Help this 15yr old new collector find a machine...

[CurtA]

 

[Dan]

On 1/5/2024 at 5:42 PM, CurtA said:

 

Sent a pm

[Oceanlinerfanatic191]

On 1/9/2024 at 1:17 PM, Dan said:

Sent a pm

Did you send me the pm or CurtA?

[Dan]

6 hours ago, Oceanlinerfanatic191 said:

Did you send me the pm or CurtA?

CurtA

[Oceanlinerfanatic191]

5 hours ago, Dan said:

CurtA

Ah ok. Thanks.

[Dan]

21 minutes ago, Oceanlinerfanatic191 said:

Ah ok. Thanks.

Continue your contact with Mr Paul , I think I can help you out

[Oceanlinerfanatic191]

9 minutes ago, Dan said:

Continue your contact with Mr Paul , I think I can help you out

Wow, Ok Thank you.

[phonogfp]

2 hours ago, Oceanlinerfanatic191 said:

Wow, Ok Thank you.

 

Oceanliner, I responded to your inquiry at the APS website via email.  Check your spam folder.

 

George P.

[Dan]

15 minutes ago, phonogfp said:

 

Oceanliner, I responded to your inquiry at the APS website via email.  Check your spam folder.

 

George P.

Travis, 

I saw your request for cylinder record player , I think I can help you out as long it’s ok with parents/ guardians. Please be sure to check with them before we proceed. I have a Columbia Q graphophone it runs well , it ‘s missing a few parts but I have those ordered . When they arrive ,I’ll be ready to ship it to you.  You have to do some cleaning , adjustment lubrication. You will need to resource a reproducer and horn , you should be able find these here on the forum or maybe EBay.  Maybe another member will help you out with those.  (see pictures/video) So if it’s  ok  with your folks I need your address when I’m ready to ship it. If you do agree please keep us updated as to the progress with the restoration. Welcome to a great hobby

 

 

Dan Powers 

 

[phonogfp]

Travis,

 

That Type Q would be a great machine for you to start out on!  They're simple to maintain, easy to disassemble/reassemble, fun to watch while running, and play pretty well for what they are.  Finding a horn and reproducer is easy - especially if you don't mind reproductions, which are readily available.

 

Nice offer, Dan!  Good on you - -

 

George P.

[Oceanlinerfanatic191]

2 hours ago, Dan said:

Travis, 

I saw your request for cylinder record player , I think I can help you out as long it’s ok with parents/ guardians. Please be sure to check with them before we proceed. I have a Columbia Q graphophone it runs well , it ‘s missing a few parts but I have those ordered . When they arrive ,I’ll be ready to ship it to you.  You have to do some cleaning , adjustment lubrication. You will need to resource a reproducer and horn , you should be able find these here on the forum or maybe EBay.  Maybe another member will help you out with those.  (see pictures/video) So if it’s  ok  with your folks I need your address when I’m ready to ship it. If you do agree please keep us updated as to the progress with the restoration. Welcome to a great hobby

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Dan Powers 

 

Wow, Holy smokes, thank you for the offer. I am interested. The Colombia Q and Eagle models are actually my favorite phonographs:). I have checked with my folks and they have given me the ok for us to continue. My address is 1031 South Mollison ave unit E, El Cajon, California. If shipping is to much for you I will gladly cover it for you:)

Again thank you for this offer. 

Travis

[Oceanlinerfanatic191]

11 minutes ago, phonogfp said:

Travis,

 

That Type Q would be a great machine for you to start out on!  They're simple to maintain, easy to disassemble/reassemble, fun to watch while running, and play pretty well for what they are.  Finding a horn and reproducer is easy - especially if you don't mind reproductions, which are readily available.

 

Nice offer, Dan!  Good on you - -

 

George P.

Thank you for the help. I have seen this expired post on the for sale forum about two Busy Bee cylinder players for sale. I know that the Busy Bee players are basically the same as the Colombia Q besides the over sized mandrel. Would the reproducers also be the same? Because if so I will reach out to the seller and see If they would just be able to sell me the reproducer. 

[phonogfp]

8 minutes ago, Oceanlinerfanatic191 said:

Thank you for the help. I have seen this expired post on the for sale forum about two Busy Bee cylinder players for sale. I know that the Busy Bee players are basically the same as the Colombia Q besides the over sized mandrel. Would the reproducers also be the same? Because if so I will reach out to the seller and see If they would just be able to sell me the reproducer. 

 

Yes, the reproducers are the same on the Busy Bee Qs and the later Columbia Qs.  Do an eBay search for "Columbia reproducer and at the moment you'll find this:

 

Original:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/266571439043?hash=item3e10e55bc3:g:9NoAAOSwBD5lfzEj&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwGi5lUYafpVwgFmX%2FQFydjot5bPqiBPMbAvsS9pyMS6ZMToT4IWQHFpNrGtOxRBj2AG2jPXbhiWAJoaQAXHky6CGsvS89vRxod%2FxmXbTPHzPDaP8Vy2Z40SznFU1MjrEuuPEBnh0Vp3GC0cbIlD8ic%2BJpNqAJvj4qfpQiCGILeUYAu6%2Bq%2BK8tIhUQFJHDZBPySVXMC%2BrytIbyunWzVyB4betGcaEiZawobQzOcb3t1iJIlBkLU%2BhCIwNBH8FaY9qvw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5zujtygYw

 

Justin Shaub makes high-quality reproductions of the D2 Reproducer.  You can contact him at shaubja@JASAntiques.com.  I think they're about $100.

 

Reproduction 10" cone horns for Eagle/Q are available from Brian at:

www.thephonographshop.com

brian@thephonographshop.com

 

You can also contact George Vollema: http://www.victroladoctor.com/

 

Good luck!

 

George P.

 

[Oceanlinerfanatic191]

15 minutes ago, phonogfp said:

 

Yes, the reproducers are the same on the Busy Bee Qs and the later Columbia Qs.  Do an eBay search for "Columbia reproducer and at the moment you'll find this:

 

Original:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/266571439043?hash=item3e10e55bc3:g:9NoAAOSwBD5lfzEj&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwGi5lUYafpVwgFmX%2FQFydjot5bPqiBPMbAvsS9pyMS6ZMToT4IWQHFpNrGtOxRBj2AG2jPXbhiWAJoaQAXHky6CGsvS89vRxod%2FxmXbTPHzPDaP8Vy2Z40SznFU1MjrEuuPEBnh0Vp3GC0cbIlD8ic%2BJpNqAJvj4qfpQiCGILeUYAu6%2Bq%2BK8tIhUQFJHDZBPySVXMC%2BrytIbyunWzVyB4betGcaEiZawobQzOcb3t1iJIlBkLU%2BhCIwNBH8FaY9qvw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5zujtygYw

 

Justin Shaub makes high-quality reproductions of the D2 Reproducer.  You can contact him at shaubja@JASAntiques.com.  I think they're about $100.

 

Reproduction 10" cone horns for Eagle/Q are available from Brian at:

www.thephonographshop.com

brian@thephonographshop.com

 

You can also contact George Vollema: http://www.victroladoctor.com/

 

Good luck!

 

George P.

Thanks for clarifying. I might buy the 14 inch horn from the phonograph shop. Would that be too heavy for the reproducer?

Thanks for clarifying. 

Edited January 14, 2024 by Oceanlinerfanatic191

[phonogfp]

You bet.

 

George P.

[Dan]

Travis, 

I should have this machine ready to ship hopefully tomorrow ( it’s a holiday) if not Tuesday. I’ll send tracking info when I get it.

Dan

[Dan]

Travis I need your last name and zip code 

Dan

[Oceanlinerfanatic191]

Nugent  92020

[Dan]

Good morning I shipped your Columbia Q this morning. Now find that reproducer ? Let us know how it goes. Good Luck

Dan

 

Ill PM the tracking # to you

 

[phonogfp]

Thanks again, Dan, for your generosity!

 

George P.

[Dan]

Anytime George, glad I can help this young man enjoy our hobby.

Dan

[CurtA]

Thanks, guys for helping him out...

[Chrisingramci]

I love to see this! I know of no other hobby group so mutually supportive.

[Jerry]

21 hours ago, Chrisingramci said:

I love to see this! I know of no other hobby group so mutually supportive.

 

The Model T Ford clubs are like this too. I'm aware of at least 2 occasions where fairly decent Model Ts were given to aspiring, young enthusiasts.