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Post by iainp on Feb 8, 2013 7:54:27 GMT -5
Ah, I'm glad it's not my fault then! If I can get hold of any acid, I will try that trick.
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Post by iainp on Feb 3, 2013 7:52:07 GMT -5
The mess you see there was the result of my attempt to scrape off the corrosion. You may be suspicious that I have ended up destroying the serial number myself, but I assure you there was not a sign of one under there!
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Post by iainp on Feb 2, 2013 17:17:56 GMT -5
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Post by iainp on Feb 1, 2013 14:34:39 GMT -5
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Post by iainp on Feb 1, 2013 6:55:27 GMT -5
Thanks to all the great advice here on the forum and in private messages, I've gone ahead and bought a Columbia Q to play my brown cylinders. Due to the terrible state of the cover, I got it on ebay for £148 but after adding in £35 postage, and £44 Import Duty, it's not so cheap, i suppose! Can anyone make a guess as to its age please? The shiny metal base rather than black base led me to think it was pre 1900, but it has the ornate key, which I thought was only on later models. Perhaps the key is a later replacement? The date on the side is 1897, and that's also the latest date on the cover. The regulator (?) is fixed to the body of the machine rather than the base, which again I thought was something you find on older models. I don't see a way to show multiple photos here so I've put them on a page here: iainpetrie.typepad.com/4aos_backstage/2013/02/welwyn-hatfield-20130201-00999jpg.htmlAnd the cover is here. Not much can be done to restore this! iainpetrie.typepad.com/4aos_backstage/2013/02/welwyn-hatfield-20130201-01000jpg.html Many thanks, Iain
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Post by iainp on Jan 16, 2013 15:32:01 GMT -5
I'm having a fantastic time identifying all my black and brown cylinders having bought the Ultimate Phonograph Cylinder Handbook. Can someone tell me though, what the number after the serial number means? This is actually a Columbia cylinder, Anvil Chorus, number 1582, released September 1900. What does the 6 refer to please? Regards, Iain Attachments:
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Post by iainp on Jan 16, 2013 13:43:35 GMT -5
Hi Bill, I just noticed your second message, sorry for late reply. Yes, I'm waiting for delivery of a Q Columbia machine right now! I'll post it up once I have it, and get it running (it will need a belt, and possibly a service)
Maroongem: Re the speed control on my Edison Standard, I took a look at the link you sent, and assumed that when I looked under the bed plate of my machine, everything would become clear, but I'm having to admit defeat: I still can't see which button/screw/knob to adjust. Could you advise further please? ;-) Many thanks, Iain
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Post by iainp on Jan 12, 2013 17:34:33 GMT -5
Hi Martin, thanks for that. I'll start with a soft brush and take it from there. Regards,
Iain
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Post by iainp on Jan 11, 2013 6:01:15 GMT -5
Hi, as another newbie, can I please ask what I'm sure is an obvious question?! What are the benefits of cleaning the cylinders? Does it improve playing quality or is it more a matter of protecting them, or the playing equipment? I ask because I've been playing my dusty and dirty cylinders without using any cleaning at all.... Thanks,
Iain
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Post by iainp on Jan 5, 2013 17:11:44 GMT -5
Thanks, I'll try that now. Actually I got a brown wax cylinder this week, which also seemed to be running a little fast so I can have a go with that too, Regards,
Iain
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Post by iainp on Jan 5, 2013 1:22:50 GMT -5
My collection of cylinders continues to grow. I picked up this language lesson recording from ebay this week and was surprised to see that it is supposed to be played at 90 rpm rather than 160, which I don't think is possible on my Edison Standard (unless there's a button I'm missing somewhere...) It's not a problem as it's easy to slow it down using software, but it's a shame not to be able to hear it played acoustically. A couple of questions then; wasn't it odd to release recordings which couldn't be played on the 'standard' machine of its day?? Also, why didn't Edison release all recordings at 90 rpm, since that would allow 3+ minutes of play time rather than 2? Regards, Iain Attachments:
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Post by iainp on Dec 23, 2012 18:00:50 GMT -5
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Post by iainp on Dec 21, 2012 5:24:21 GMT -5
Oh dear, what have I started? ;-)
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Post by iainp on Dec 20, 2012 17:59:24 GMT -5
Hi Bill, That's great news, thanks! You've saved me spending $200. I hadn't heard that before, and the only info I'd seen online was telling me not to use a C reproducer, eg this site: www.cylinder.de/guide_brown-wax-cylinders.html"Later reproducers as the far more common Model C carry an unsuitable doorknob stylus and should not used with brown wax like Model K, H and O. Be sure to always have the correct reproducer selected as the wrong model may cause irreversible damage to the cylinder!" Now I'll spend the money on cylinders instead ;-) Regards, Iain
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Post by iainp on Dec 20, 2012 10:23:53 GMT -5
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