http://gracyk.com/forum/ Just another bbPress community en-US Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:38:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://gracyk.com/forum/search.php http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=670#post-771 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:29:25 +0000 timinbovey 771@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Hi-I'm a collector and restorer of home recording machines. I have the machine my family used in the early 40's through early 50's, which is the first I ever restored. I have a pretty large collection of "home made" records as well, and I've written a few articles over the years about the machines, records, recording techniques, etc. Perhaps you would like to correspond off the forum?</p> <p>The home recording machines were not prohibitively expensive for a middle class family, but the quality was not anywhere close to a professional recording. I have quite a bit of original advertising and factory/company literature so I can give you pretty accurate period prices. For example, a Wilcox-Gay Recordio (a popular brand and basically the first mass produced for home use) in the early 40's would have a list price of $129.95 for a radio/phonograph/recorder in a console furniture cabinet. Blank records cold be hand for as low as 12 cents each for the fiber based small discs, with the price increasing with size and quality. </p> <p>Let me know what you would like to know. I wrote an article on the W-G machines many years ago for Antique Radio Classified magazine, which I have posted online at:<br /> <a href="http://www.edselmotors.com/vintagehepcats/wginarc.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.edselmotors.com/vintagehepcats/wginarc.html</a></p> <p>Let me know if I can be of further assistance!</p> <p>Tim </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=670#post-770 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:12:32 +0000 josephine 770@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>I am writing a book and need information about records made privately. When I was a kid, my grandmother played a record for me that her brother and his buddies had made back in what I think was the 1930's. I don't want to include this in the book unless I know what I am talking about. Can anyone help? Especially interested in what the cost would have been.<br /> Thanks! </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=102#post-769 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:33:33 +0000 timinbovey 769@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>As one who has transcribed hundreds, if not thousands of 78's of all eras for broadcast use, I can concur that your stylus will be just dandy for nearly every 78 you come across.</p> <p>You may want to give some consideration to equalization, however. If you play through a modern turntable into a modern phono input, your records will be subject to the RIAA equalization curve which became the standard in the mid 50's but didn't exist when most 78's were made. In very general terms, this will give you too much bass and roll off the highs. the cheapest way around this is to find a phono pre-amp that has the ability to turn on and off the RIAA equalizatiion curve, and to use the auxilary, CD, video, or whatever other line input you have available rather than a phono input. If asked, I'll recommend a couple places online that sell them. You just don't get the full potential and sound quality from 78's through a modern RIAA phono input. I like the Rek-O-Kut Re-Equalizer, but that's a bit much for a casual listener. But it gives you several equalization schemes to try out. </p> <p>As for your weight, what does the cartridge manufacturer list? I believe Shure lists 1.5 to 3 grams for that cartridge/stylus (going from memory here). I'd start at 2 and see how it goes. </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=669#post-768 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:56:29 +0000 Beanie 768@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>I have a box of 70 blank discs and am trying to find out what the value is. Please help if you have any idea. Thanks! </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=668#post-767 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:43:06 +0000 Baditude 767@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>I just inherited an old phonograph and records from my great grandmother. I am wondering if someone can help me identify what it is and what the value is. It is a cherry cabinet with the left side for holding records and the right side for playing records. The label on the right side interior is says Sonora "Clear as a Bell" Sonora Inc. New York New York No. 841278-30R then there is "tourainl" but I am not sure exactly because it is scratched. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I also inherited boxes of records that I have not cataloged yet but they look like they are mostly from the 1920's-1960's. </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=667#post-766 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:22:48 +0000 KingofThings 766@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Hello! My first time on here. Does anyone have info on a single-sided 78 I have by IAN COLQUHOUN who was a baritone. I have seen this name elsewhere as IAIN and is likely the same person. This label is black with gold lettering and sunburst. In research it appears it was modified by the Memphis Sun label but not, in particular, argued in a lawsuit over other breaches of some type. So far it seems to have come out of Canada by Compo but with, possibly, an OKEH connection. The song is HOLY CITY and the record number is 45386. I have not found any pictures of this label anywhere though there is reference to it. The back is blank but for a small black, gold lettered label regarding the use of the record and patent info. The record number is stamped backwards on the lead out. There is also 8763D stamped backwards on the opposite side of the label from the other number in the lead out. Anyone have anything to more to add to help me please?<br /> Thank you! </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=666#post-765 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:00:49 +0000 chilidog 765@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>Looking to sell some old 78's and an Victrola, which is in working condition. The tag on the Victrola Talking Machine says - VV210 serial # 19963. I have 78's from Vernon Dalhart The Bum Song and Helen Kane I want to be Bad. Some others Bottoms up Fox Trot By Nat Shilkret. There must 50 to 100 78's. I will do a count later.</p> <p>Any advise on the best place to sell the collection and Vitrola would be appreciated&gt; </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=660#post-759 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:16:47 +0000 JoeV 759@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>I'm looking for any of these Victor 78's of recitations performed by Henry Allan Price in 1910 and 1911. Specifically, for nostalgic reasons (grew up listening to them), Matrix No. B-9530 Little Orphant Annie and B-9531 Aunt Shaw's Pet Jug.</p> <p>JoeV </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=659#post-758 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:36:34 +0000 diverberr 758@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>I've acquired about 100 78's, different labels, varying types of music. I know next to nothing about them and am wondering what numbers to use when cataloguing them for sale? For example: Columbia Record C1107 also has the number CO38826 on one side and CO38827 on the other. If anyone can give me an idea of how I should catalogue them I'll compile a list and post it if anyone on here is interested in possibly buying. Thanks in advance,</p> <p>Al. </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=657#post-756 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:23:22 +0000 lherault 756@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Another possibility is to watch E-bay for an Audak made reproducer that fits onto the Victor arm. It is, if I remember correctly, gun metal finish with a cover over its aluminum diaphragm. This should have enough compliance to allow the safe playing of electrically recorded records through the 50 and it will sound pretty decent too.</p> <p>Ron L </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=657#post-755 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:13:34 +0000 gpierson 755@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Hi, first time posting here...so bear with me!</p> <p>I'm a newby phonograph owner (wife bought me a VV-50 for Christmas. I broke it down and cleaned and oiled the motor. Took me a full day practically! The reproducer works well, but I still want to rebuild it too. Let me say, I've fallen in love with this hobby! Quite frankly, I've become obsessed with it these days on my vacation!)</p> <p>Anyhow, I have some pre and post 1935 78s that I've played on it, but from what I read on this site, playing post 1935 records with an acoustic needle is a no no. I should be playing anything post 1935 with an electric stylus I believe. </p> <p>So here is my issue. I really want to play the post 1935 78s (they are from about 1947, columbia red lables), but I don't want to destroy them. Can I play them with bamboo needles on my victrola without destroying the records? I've tried it and they sound well! (I cut a few bamboo needles with success!) But am I doing the same thing with the bamboo as I am with a metal needle, or will the bamboo prevent damaging the 1947 records?</p> <p>RELATED to this, when I see a small amount of black residue on the needle tips after playing, does this mean I am actually destroying the records and the dust/residue is remains of the record? (Note: I see this with metal needles AND bamboo needles - both materials collect the black dust. AND I see it happening on the older pre 1935 records that I've played too! So this puzzles me. Why are the pre 1935 78s getting cut up when they were designed for playing with needles?)</p> <p>I should add, I always use new needles for each playing. </p> <p>If you've read this far, thanks in advance! </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=103#post-274 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:56:59 +0000 vintagegrma 274@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>cdecke: Sorry--I just ran across your post concerning a Pathe Freres Model X part.<br /> Here is a pix of part (?) or all (?) of what you might need from E-bay.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nickel-Pathe-Phonograph-Tone-Arm-Concert-Reproducer-/220826492239?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&amp;hash=item336a48dd4f" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nickel-Pathe-Phonograph-Tone-Arm-Concert-Reproducer-/220826492239?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&amp;hash=item336a48dd4f</a></p> <p>Are you in need of the reproducer? If you want to see our pictures--let me know. VG </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=168#post-265 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:08:04 +0000 Brokenflutes 265@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Out of the attic and into the light we found an Edison Business Phonograph with a spring motor. While I have several Edison Cylinder Players I have never seen one of these and info on the Net is minimal. Any references or info will help bring this back to life. </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=167#post-264 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:23:33 +0000 wierclock 264@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>I have a David Bispham record (78) with the imprinted "autograph" around and under the label. Last Pat. date is Nov. 30 1909 on the blue Columbia label with the red-white-light blue banner across it. I've seen the black label with this, but not this one. Anyone have any info. on this? Thanks! </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=162#post-232 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:41:39 +0000 planesman 232@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Hi Sunny, yeah, some gems would be nice, but I'm thinking more along the lines of a family collection to hand down to my kids one day. My father was quite a fanatical collector and maintained most of the records is near perfect condition. He really loved Sinatra and Barbara Streisand and labelled a plastic cover over the albums and singles with the specific number from each record company. He literally has every single recording Sinatra ever made, including foreign ones. They're neat to look at and I have the space to maintain them indefinitely. </p> <p>Best Regards,<br /> Mike </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=162#post-231 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:58:56 +0000 SunnyDaySmiles 231@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Hi Mike,</p> <p>The inclusion of the series number would be a boon to collectors trying to pinpoint the age and value. Good thinking. Although, if you have a large collection, it might be a little time consuming (LOL). Perhaps you'll find that you have some hidden gems, eh?</p> <p>Good luck,<br /> Sunny </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=162#post-230 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:23:58 +0000 planesman 230@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Thanks Sunny, yes, that does help and I intend to begin developing the spreadsheet tomorrow. I believe I'll add the record company name and the series number of the Single or LP as well. </p> <p>Best, Mike </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=162#post-229 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:43:54 +0000 SunnyDaySmiles 229@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>I made a spreadsheet for mine - but I am an amateur collector. Spreadsheet really are the way to go in order to access your record database quickly. </p> <p>I just started with the following headings: Album Title,Side A, Side B, Artist, Manufacturer,Size, Notes (condition, label color, etc.),Date (if given).</p> <p>Does that help? </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=166#post-228 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:29:44 +0000 SunnyDaySmiles 228@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>I have inherited 62 78s and 13 33s. I would like to sell them all as a group. I am more interested in just finding a good home for them...</p> <p>But maybe they are not what anybody wants? I have made a good list and in case anyone is interested I can email it to you. </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=91#post-226 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:21:17 +0000 gannazac 226@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Ok well let me know if you need anything else I have around 48 various Thomas Edison Diamond disk I don't need them. </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=164#post-225 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:27:52 +0000 winddodger123 225@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Hey all! I am trying to find some information on an Angelograph that I have come acrossed. Do any of you remember or know anything about this model? Thanks for much! </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=162#post-209 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:58:35 +0000 planesman 209@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>My father recently passed away and left me with an absolutely massive collection of records. 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We have so many 78 albums (Tango and other ethnic music collections--waltzes--good ol' Bing Crosby sets, etc.) that were produced in the 30's and 40's and so hoping that we could skip the steel needle route recommended on the album covers and records &amp; use this Shure cartridge without damaging the records. The on-line source-- Jerry Raskins Needle Dr thought this would be the best cartridge to use in our price range. </p> <p>The Garrard 95B SL we will use has an adjustable weight on the end of the tonal arm. Any recommendations on a good setting for 78's with a more modern unit? Ha--I still think of the 60's as modern. </p> <p>We will save the 20's records for the Victrola VV-40 and use steel needles.<br /> "Keep on Winding" TC VG </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=91#post-205 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:54:42 +0000 josephson@mchsi.com 205@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Thanks for responding. I was able to locate one just a couple weeks ago, so I'm set. </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=159#post-204 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:06:26 +0000 puttyutty 204@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>I have 3 or so boxes of Decca 78's that were an inheritance. I have never been a collector of vinyl records or any other type of records for that matter. I am interested in selling them. </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=158#post-203 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:44:01 +0000 mwhite80 203@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>I recently purchased what seems to be a very old hand crank Silvertone portable phonograph. It works beautifully, has a speed adjustment screw, record compartment, hand crank, and extra needles in a holding compartment with a spring loaded lid. I have searched and searched the internet hoping to find out just how old it is and am having no luck. If you can give me any info or point me in the right direction it would certainly be appreciated! </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=157#post-202 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:43:12 +0000 spaggy 202@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Hello, I just joined your forum today, I'm hoping to find a few answers about my new ResselBell Phonograph player, which is built into a beauitful ornate Tiger oak Sideboard with all it's orignal hardware in place. I date the sideboard around the late 1920's or so. The speaker is made of thin oak, which is built into the inside cabnet under the phonograph. The sound is very pleasent and clear. Works real well. If you would like some photos you may send me a email <a href="mailto:sspagnolo@ca.rr.com">sspagnolo@ca.rr.com</a><br /> Not sure how to upload photos on this forum.</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Sal </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=91#post-199 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:52:29 +0000 gannazac 199@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>I do have this record it is numbered 51177-R I can Send you a picture if you like?<br /> my number is 405-227-6814 </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=154#post-198 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:38:19 +0000 gannazac 198@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>In this collection there are 18 with paper labels not sure if they were gold since they are all faded. These are after 1921 and two are in the 52000 series.<br /> I have 13 that are Pre 1921 a few have the Grey lettering (about 5-6)then there are 13 more that do not have a record number but there are numbers engraved on both sides that are not the same I assume this is a song number. I have had these in my closet since 1996 when My mother passed away. I also have a desk that my grandparents converted from a Thomas Edison Phonograph Cabinet( they removed the speakers and made drawers and shortened the legs) all these disks have been stored wrapped in news paper.<br /> Not sure how to proceed but I am trying to let go of some of my past and keeping these all these years seem too much and its time. </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=153#post-197 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 21:13:07 +0000 poodlesrule 197@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Replying to myself (!) to add that, on close inspection, one can see a paper label reading "Pathé Freres, Brooklyn, N.Y. through the holes in the platen (that explains the Pathé speed adjust!).</p> <p>Was the electric drive assembly sourced from Pathé for Echo-la<br /> or,<br /> Was it a retrofit of a better drive than original, which may have been a spring motor?</p> <p>The metal grommet (esturcheon?) on the wood frame, where the electrical cord comes out looks like it could be where the original crank was... </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=153#post-196 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:31:50 +0000 poodlesrule 196@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Friendly neighbor just gave me an electric-drive "Echo-La phonograph.</p> <p>Total non-collector newbie, this is my first few hours with it, and I am carefully examining the beast first.<br /> The electric cord is broken so I do not know if motor is working. We tried it via manual spinning and horn system is all there and works, apparently.</p> <p>I welcome any information about the manufacturer, even though I am aware that there used to be hundreds of them back then!</p> <p>A question: The speed adjust reads "Pathé". I find that surprising. Was that common or good a device so that many manufacturers were using it as a de-facto standard, perhaps?</p> <p>The speed adjust seems frozen, Could I apply a little quality sewing machine oil?</p> <p>- p </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=152#post-195 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:38:20 +0000 Rocco 195@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Hi People I need some Advise,<br /> When I purchased my 1915 Sonora phonograph the only thing wrong was that the hand CRANK was broken... So I sent it to a Machinist to custom fix it... I just tried it out tonight.... you know listen to a few Vinyl’s and then again!! The Frinking Thing Broke again...</p> <p>Did this happen to anyone??? If so ... Please tell me what happen and what you did to fix it ... like did you use TITANIUM or something...Haha??! Anyways…</p> <p>Thanks again for your help guys...</p> <p>Oh! And here is what mine looks like … just click on the link below.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuX9NEgoiAU" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuX9NEgoiAU</a> </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=142#post-184 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:41:37 +0000 hflier 184@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>My sister has a portable wind up 78 rpm phonograph. She is trying to find any information about it.<br /> She has sent me a picture, but I don't belive that I can post a picture on this forum.<br /> It is a portable player in a 13X13 inch covered case. The unique feature of this player, is that there is not a tone arm mounted on the base of the machine.<br /> Rather the speaker and reproducer are mounted in the lid of the player. When the lid is lowered, the needle contacts the record and the reproducer works its way straight across the record, tracking perfectly to play the sound. The volume is controlled by a metal plate that covers or opens the speaker opening in the lid of the player.<br /> My e-mail is <a href="mailto:hflier@comcast.net">hflier@comcast.net</a><br /> I would be happy to send a picture to anyone who wants one for better identification of the player and also possible potential value of the player. </p> http://gracyk.com/forum/topic.php?id=140#post-182 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:29:21 +0000 johnny 182@http://gracyk.com/forum/ <p>Hello all<br /> looking for brass caster for a Edison model a-1 original or repro<br /> also need metal clip with screw in the middle to to secure the cylinder<br /> that goes in the drawer<br /> also the little screw that tightens on the side for sucuring the reproducer<br /> thanks<br /> JM </p>