I'm trying to start a little Victrola informational website. Nothing too large, and nothing on the scale of victor-victrola.com, but a small little page to inform and nurture interest in our hobby. I have a pretty modest collection myself so I can't take pictures of all the parts. Could someone provide pictures of some of the items I list? I'd really appreciate it, and I'll cite you as a source under the image. I'm going to need:
✓Pic of a bullet brake
-Pic of #4 Reproducer
-Pic of Concert Reproducer
-Pic of a round speed control
✓Pic of a large glass control
-Pic of an exposed needle control
Thanks in advance and Happy New Year!
Greg
Pictures of Certain Victrola Parts
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Re: Pictures of Certain Victrola Parts
I have two Victrolas with bullet brakes, what quality of images are you looking for? I have a decent camera, but it is nothing professional.
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That'll do! I'm just looking for an image so you can see it. No need to remove it or anything like that, just a picture of it in it's natural habitat. Same goes for all the other images.
Happy New Year!
Greg
Happy New Year!
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I have the big glass speed indicator, but it's been restored--the celluloid card warped so the current card is a photocopy of the original done on cardstock. Also the "glass" is actually celluloid and is a trifle yellowed. Still works accurately and is how I time my motor to 78 RPMs.
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I don't mind the restoration, I'd just like a representative picture. If you could take one I'd really appreciate it!VanEpsFan1914 wrote:I have the big glass speed indicator, but it's been restored--the celluloid card warped so the current card is a photocopy of the original done on cardstock. Also the "glass" is actually celluloid and is a trifle yellowed. Still works accurately and is how I time my motor to 78 RPMs.
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I cannot help with photos, but I like your project. Will your project include needles and records?
My small collection of Edison and Victor records and machines also includes some Brunswick Records.
Don
My small collection of Edison and Victor records and machines also includes some Brunswick Records.
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I certainly could! I think that's a great idea!EdiBrunsVic wrote:I cannot help with photos, but I like your project. Will your project include needles and records?
My small collection of Edison and Victor records and machines also includes some Brunswick Records.
Don
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I have some 1919 "Empire Talking Machine" Records, cut like Arto Universals, made by the Empire Jazz Band. They are perhaps my rarest acoustic-era recordings--a buck each from the "Vynyls" Dude who only deals to hipsters. I Hope I can get hold of a digital camera tomorrow!
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God, the vynilz people drive me mad. And all they want are by artists I've never heard of (everything post 1980) .VanEpsFan1914 wrote:I have some 1919 "Empire Talking Machine" Records, cut like Arto Universals, made by the Empire Jazz Band. They are perhaps my rarest acoustic-era recordings--a buck each from the "Vynyls" Dude who only deals to hipsters. I Hope I can get hold of a digital camera tomorrow!
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Here are some pictures of the bullet brakes. The gold plating is a bit worn, but hopefully this helps.
Stephen
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