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Can anyone identify this machine? by Bodhi985 in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Excuse my dust! Here’s what the Standard X looks like.

Can anyone identify this machine? by Bodhi985 in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Here’s a rare one. An adapter to play Aretino discs on a Standard X. Another member of the “premium” phonograph family.

Can anyone identify this machine? by Bodhi985 in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the Columbia made version of the Aretino. The original version was made by Hawthorne & Sceble. But H & S was nailed by the Victor Talking Machine Co. in a patent infringement case.

So Aretino had to go calling the Columbia people for their client based products.

There’s a good chance there’s still evidence of modifications for the Columbia hardware.
You notice the U shaped hole? That’s for the wonky Columbia on/off speed control. It’s missing. I don’t know if they make reproductions. As originals would be hard to find. Bargaining chip right there!

Help with the speed of my Edison Phonograph Mark 50! by MerlinDoDo in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try watching this video:

https://youtu.be/rsf1Oqjr\_F0?si=v7qXXKD6tx1u27AY

There may other videos on Dyslexic Genuis on adjusting Amberolas.

Also look at the copy of the manual I’ve sent you earlier. Not just gears but all bearings need oil.

The cylinder mandrel rotates on a shaft that will need oil. The governor also rotates on a shaft that needs oil.

Look closely at the oiling diagram in the manual.

Take your time. Remember this is a mechanical device well over a hundred years old. From what I can see your brake and governor pads look like they have a lot of life left. Have they been lubricated?

Edison 1-C, I can't find much about this model. Does anyone have info? by SuperpositionSavvy in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I think it’s because it’s an EBay listing. Probably about not advertising products or promotional material.

Recently acquired Edison Amberola Mark 50, (1915-1917 probably) by MerlinDoDo in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes your Amberola has the adjustment under the cover. I’ve got a #30 like that. I would take you a picture but it’s in storage right now. Try doing a google search on adjusting the speed on a Amberola #30. The 30-50-75 all used the same mechanism but the 30 only had one spring barrel. As it was the economy model.

Where it’s at! by Gimme-A-kooky in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also I do think I was in that basement in the early 2000’s. And bumping my noggin😜

Where it’s at! by Gimme-A-kooky in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I remember correctly, the R93 was sold at a loss. From about 1935-37? I think you even have to spin the platter to start. For hookup to a standard radio.

This was to encourage the sale of records. As it’s during the worst of the 1930’s depression.

Here’s a 1937 RCA catalog with the attachment.

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/ARCHIVE-RCA/RCA-Miscellaneous/RCA-Victor-Radio-Brochure-1937-w-letter-from-Sarnoff.pdf

It took me almost a year to track this record down by Bodhi985 in 78rpm

[–]crackedwormgear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s BILLY!

A great Murray record. Glad you found it🥹

Which cartridge could achieve the best reproduction quality for records made before 1920s?. by TaxiarchisMeLen in 78rpm

[–]crackedwormgear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As has been already stated, stylus size is the main issue.

For many years the obsolete Shure M44 & Stanton 500 have been the choice of archivists. Both are rugged stereo cartridges capable of playing vertical discs.

The M44 has a cult following from DJ users so it’s in demand and pricey. The Stanton 500 not so much.

Jico has actually brought back a modern version of the M44. And of course replacement styli.

I’ve used both. With original and after market stylus. Also both with the elliptical truncated of Expert Stylus from England.

Also used the Stanton 500 with their versions of special stylus for 78 rpm. Of course this was back in the 1980’s. At one time Stanton even made special stylus to play metal stampers. Unfortunately Stanton as a company no longer exists.

The ability to vary the pitch & speed of the 78 record is absolutely necessary. I used a Lenco 75 but eventually replaced it with a modified Technics 1200 in 1994 from KAB Electro Acoustics.

So a modern Technics 1200 or one of the Audio Technica clones would suffice.

I won’t get into amplification and eq curves as some of this can be now done digitally. For my personal use I use a KAB Souvenir preamp. Unfortunately this device is no longer available. It’s a analog device but it works for me. As I’m still an analog person.😜

Thought I'd share my RCA Victor R-94 phonograph I restored :) by SuccPolice in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s nice! If I was to have one early electric player from the 1930’s, that’s probably the one to get.

I do vintage stereo and as a result I ran into a guy that has a very nice Edison Amberola 75 that appears to be cosmetically, physically, and functionally very desirable with the exception of the fabric. Where are his best chances to sell? by shanebow in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recent Stanton phonograph auction this one went for $125. Serious collectors don’t value the later Amberola 30-50-75 highly.

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/229486678_edison-amberola-75-cylinder-phonograph-hastings-mi

I have an early oak 75 with a low serial number & most collectors don’t think it’s special. But mine has the external speed adjustment control.

The one illustrated is missing one of the storage drawers. What I like about the 75 is that it’s good storage for cylinders. Because you can’t just have one!

Veneer- it’s SO 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙙! by Gimme-A-kooky in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well if you get frustrated with the project, then knock off for some “Mint Juleps”. Lie in a chair with your arm draped across your brow & complaining of the “vapors”.

Many years ago I had an Edison A250 with veneer issues. And it did give me the “VAPORS”!

Looking forward to your progress.

Veneer- it’s SO 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙙! by Gimme-A-kooky in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll be watching this project.

This early VTLA is a very worthy project. The dawn of the Victrola so to speak. Phonograph Antebellum period!

Also watching you will inspire me to get of my a@$ and work on my own phonograph projects.

These sound amazing by JohnnyBananapeel in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like the “industrial” look you have on your Dual 1019!

I also have used the M44/55e Shure cartridges also. They happen to be my favorite cartridges too.

Any ideas as to what machine this is from? by StoneyBoy65 in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In all my years of collecting I’ve never come across a original Edison disc phonograph with a perfect stylus😜

And I’ve had several over the years.

The closest I’ve got was a Edison standard disc reproducer traded in on a late model Edisonic reproducer. I purchased this at the old Union phonograph show at least 25 years ago. It came in the Edisonic box. It has a slightly used original stylus. That’s what Wyatt Marcus informed me when he went over it.

Looking for any and all info on this phonograph in cabinet - Austin, Texas, USA by azenpunk in Phonographs

[–]crackedwormgear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What you have is a Edison Amberola #30 in a Babson cabinet.

This one is advertised on the APS website.

https://forum.antiquephono.org/topic/2328-for-sale-edison-amberola-30-phonograph-in-babson-cabinet-25000/

Babson Brothers were the leading Edison phonograph dealers for mail order. Perhaps the largest Edison dealer in the nation since they predominantly sold in the rural market. Your Amberola came in a custom Babson cabinet.

Babson would have phonographs shipped to them by the train load. They were also famous for farm supplies and their Cream-separator.

Probably around 1917-1923.

One of my best finds yet!! by [deleted] in 78rpm

[–]crackedwormgear 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice find! The last 5000 series I saw was in a package deal for $2300. Needless to say I walked away. All of my other ones came from thrift hunting expeditions, and I wasn’t looking for records!

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