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good for you Bruce

This is terrific, Ken!

I saw a post from this young gentleman (I think he said he was 22) about his phonograph interests. I offered him a very nice Sonora with bowed sides for free. When we talked more about his interests, I said that I also have a very clean Credenza that I would also offer and he could decide when he got here. He came today and really loved the Credenza. He went home with it today and is VERY excited to have it. His name is Joe and he traveled a little more than two hours to come pick it up. I think he is hooked.

I was out enjoying the sun yesterday and dropped into a local tourist shop and saw this piece of folk art that I thought everyone would like to see and share a chuckle. Bruce

Please contact me if Is there any chance you have an extra tone arm support bracket like the one circled in red? It fits a few other models and I could use one. Or, know of someone that does? I have also posted in the Wanted section. Thanks, Ken Brekke

Please contact me if Is there any chance you have an extra tone arm support bracket like the one circled in red? It fits a few other models and I could use one. Or, know of someone that does? Thanks, Ken Brekke

Interesting experiement! However, also of note I believe is that performance is affected greatly by proper drying and conditioning of those natural needles as well. If they are still "green", so to speak, they won't give the same frequency response or durability that you are seeking necessarily. I know that Burmese Color Needles made of cactus thorns is an example of this.

Thank you for the quick response, George. Interesting! That explains why searches for an HMV Type R came up zilch. Some of the hardware and the bell of the horn got repainted in black at some point. I'm thankful that whoever had possessed this never attempted to strip and refinish it. Thank God.

That's not a UK HMV decal, but a short-lived American marking. We showed an early Victor I (derived from R parts) with this decal on page 80 of Discovering Antique Phonographs. I've seen several oak and poplar Victor record boxes with these decals on their lids. Having one on a Royal is cool - congratulations! George P.

Hi all, Recently came into possession of a Victor Type R (Royal), serial number 10971. Although this machine is far from perfect, it does run strong and has a nicely intact Exhibition Jr. Reproducer and original platter felt. My question is, has anyone ever seen one with an HMV logo decal on the side of the cabinet? It also leaves me curious as to how it made it back here to the states. The decal is foil base and shows no film, so I believe it is original. Thoughts?

I am selling a VERY RARE cylinder from the ANGLO-ITALIAN COMMERCE COMPANY - Genoa - Milan - of the tenor ENRICO CARUSO – 2 MINUTES - Writings on the upper edge of the cylinder: TENORE CAV. ( in italian cavaliere) ENRICO CARUSO THE ITALIAN COMMERCE COMP' (sic!!) - without the word ANGLO... !!! MILAN - GENOA P.F. (Pathè Freres) 10201 (Pathè bought Anglo-Italian and distributed Caruso's cylinders) 84006 (in italian) Gli Ugonotti - QUI SOTTO IL CIEL DELLA TURRENA THE HUGUONOTS - HERE UNDER THE SKY OF TURRENA At the base of the hard cardboard cylindrical container: (printed): R. JAFORTE VIA CHIAIA 31 NAPLES (pencil): (in italian) – Ugonotti – Qui sotto il ciel della Turenna ,,,(!!) - Tenore Caruso - HUGUONOTS HERE UNDER THE SKY OF TURENNA (sic!!) TENOR CARUSO The Jaforte store in Naples was an AICC dealer, as in newspaper advertisement from 1905- Conditions as in photo, as found, mold on the base, on the upper end and some spots on the cylinder, structure in good condition, without cracks or scratches. I am a restorer of phonographs and gramophones, a well-informed expert, and I have a substantial library on sound recording and reproduction, so I ask for the utmost seriousness, send serious offers ONLY IN EURO, advance payment with Paypal. Shipping and collection at the buyer's expense by international couriers UPS - TNT - FEDEX with my careful packaging included.

Coming soon, California Antique Phonograph and Record Show this August in Buena Park, CA. Hundreds of collectors, scores of sellers, and an amazing array of Phonographs, Records, Music Boxes, Radios, and accessories. Don’t miss this amazing annual event! Secure your dealer tables and other arrangements today! https://www.antiquephono.org/#/event/future/1

Thanks for sharing these, @melvind. I really hoped to make it this year, but sadly, it didn’t work out.

I saw what you did there: "...down the road." Very clever, Dan! I'm sure you, Jerry, and Stan have a good time on your road trips. I'm glad you're looking forward to next year! George P.

George, i actually missed the trip this year. It was a bunch of cumstances that led to me not being able to take the time. I'm hoping to do it again down the road.

Thanks for this, Rod. Maintaining an online archive whose existence is not dependent upon a single individual is a valuable contribution to our field. The efforts of those involved are very much appreciated! George P.

Dan, we flew out last year and I swore off ever again driving to the show. We avoided a 12-hour drive in exchange for a 90-minute flight. For Jerry and Stan's sake, I hope your experience won't ruin you for the road trip! George P.

During the recent Midwest EXPO we were also able to scan numerous documents pertaining to Ermine Calloway, still being analyzed and grouped. Another member made some pristine documents pertaining to Aeolian Vocalion Phonographs which will be uploaded to the Content Library soon.

Another document uncovered was this letter from Mary B. Bryan, wife of political candidate William Jennings Bryan, to Alice Gennet [sic] from 1897.

APS remains thankful for document contributions from its members to enhance our Content Libraries. We have received some unusual artifacts from personal collections that have been seldom, if ever seen. We were fortunate to scan a miscellaneous grouping of documents from a direct descendant of the Gennett family, founders of the Starr – Gennett Piano and Phonograph Companies, Richmond, Indiana. While resource availability to organize and categorize these documents has been limited, one of the more interesting pieces is this copy of the original contract Hoagy Carmichael signed for the recording of “Stardust”.

George, we missed you at the show this year. It was quite fun and I brought home some treasures and lightened my wallet as well. I flew this year instead of driving with Jerry and Stan, but Jerry has my things in his truck and I will get them at the end of the week. Dan

Another GREAT show. Thanks to all involved in putting it together.

Thanks for the great pictures, Dan! I hope you had a good show and a nice trip. I'm sorry I wasn't able to make it this year. George P.

Great pictures, thank you for taking the time to post them. Larry C

The show was great. Very well organized. I was able to find some parts and a Canadian Berliner KT, (US counterpart is the Vic I).