Since the Granddaughter of the owner told me the last time this machine played was when "he" was a little boy. Now 89...I guess it's been awhile. Due to this and other initial safety concerns, I decided to play her outside. At least until I become used to her ways.
Surprisingly, the engine just fired right up where it last left off. Not even a hick-up.
Of course running a machine like this outside is not an optimal situation. A gust of wind caused the engine to slow down. However, once the flame was back on target.....she when right on playing.
I am truly amazed at how sturdy the engine is. It is always exciting to see a machine come back to life after many decades of silence.
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First Play In Decades
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First Play In Decades
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Re: First Play In Decades
The reason that there are not many of these machines in existence is because they burned up in the house fires they started...
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
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Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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Re: First Play In Decades
Curt A wrote:The reason that there are not many of these machines in existence is because they burned up in the house fires they started...
While daddy was out, the children wondered if it popped corn too!
The forum members are having a string of good luck, (not a string of popcorn).
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Yes, there is no question regarding the incendiary properties with these machines. However, I think burning houses down may be more a urban legend running wild... .Curt A wrote:The reason that there are not many of these machines in existence is because they burned up in the house fires they started...
In fact, based on existing serial numbers and period Paillard catalogs....we can reasonably conclude few machines were made and certainly custom ordered by a discerning customer.
Certainly not by a weak hearted individual.
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That is fantastic!
I had no idea such a thing existed!
Probably worth a fortune?
I had no idea such a thing existed!
Probably worth a fortune?
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Re: First Play In Decades
Paillard's advertisements claimed that these machines were both noiseless and fireproof, but only the former claim was consistent with the experience of some owners.Curt A wrote:The reason that there are not many of these machines in existence is because they burned up in the house fires they started...
Fireproof or not, one of these would be right at the top of my dream machine list, and to own two......
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Re: First Play In Decades
I was trying to think of the most appropriate record to play on such a machine. A couple titles popped into mind but were disqualified for various reasons:
1) "Fire!" on Edison diamond disk. Technically incompatible, I am afraid.
2) "The Old Fiery Cross" on the KKK label. Being an American label and European machine, that title probably isn't appropriate either.
Suggestions?
1) "Fire!" on Edison diamond disk. Technically incompatible, I am afraid.
2) "The Old Fiery Cross" on the KKK label. Being an American label and European machine, that title probably isn't appropriate either.
Suggestions?
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What about Fletcher Henderson's "Hot mustard" ? I shouldn't let a little thing like being American of the wrong period cause any problem ! Let's have fun.......
Slightly nearer the mark could be John McCormack singing "Keep the Home Fires Burning".........if not thought too irreverent ?
Slightly nearer the mark could be John McCormack singing "Keep the Home Fires Burning".........if not thought too irreverent ?
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Re: First Play In Decades
Trawling through my collection list, here are some particularly apt ones!
De Falla's Ritual Fire Dance
Louis Armstrong & his Hot 7 - Fireworks
(Any number of versions) - I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire
Mound City Blue Blowers - Fire House Blues
Harry Reser's Syncopators - Fire! (Sadly resonant since Tom Stacks lost his life due to a fire)
The Washboard Rhythm Kings - Fire
(Anything by) The Seven Hot Air Men
De Falla's Ritual Fire Dance
Louis Armstrong & his Hot 7 - Fireworks
(Any number of versions) - I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire
Mound City Blue Blowers - Fire House Blues
Harry Reser's Syncopators - Fire! (Sadly resonant since Tom Stacks lost his life due to a fire)
The Washboard Rhythm Kings - Fire
(Anything by) The Seven Hot Air Men
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Re: First Play In Decades
Apologies to Nat M.Wills: "No News, or What Broke the Gramophone"
No sir, no sir - nuthin' happened while you was away.... well, exeptin' the gramophone - it broke............
No sir, no sir - nuthin' happened while you was away.... well, exeptin' the gramophone - it broke............