Glass Phonograph Horns have returned

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Misetrgramophone wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:00 pm Although these are gorgeous, if you try to use them on a gramophone, the vibrations may shatter the glass.
With all due respect, what do you base your claim upon?

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Misetrgramophone wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:00 pm Although these are gorgeous, if you try to use them on a gramophone, the vibrations may shatter the glass.
Nonsense.

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As I said previously, I’ve had a number of these horns. I’ve never had one shatter, nor have my customers who subsequently purchased them with a gramophone.

Stephen, keep up the good work!

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I've had one of Paul Baker's glass horns for close to 40 years-- I've played at least a hundred cylinders through that machine-- No issues-- nor will there be. I've seen many of Stephen's horns. They are beautiful and well-made.

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I have had mine for a number of years - no problems - well made.

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Haven't lost one yet.....steve

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I've really enjoyed owning a couple of Stephen's horns. Like Vogue picture records they add color to a collection. It was also an opportunity to involve DeeDee as she picked out the colors.

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JerryVan wrote: Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:22 am
Misetrgramophone wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:00 pm Although these are gorgeous, if you try to use them on a gramophone, the vibrations may shatter the glass.
Nonsense.
It may shatter the glass if you try to listen to a recording of a female opera singer.
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Misetrgramophone wrote: Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:51 pm
JerryVan wrote: Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:22 am
Misetrgramophone wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:00 pm Although these are gorgeous, if you try to use them on a gramophone, the vibrations may shatter the glass.
Nonsense.
It may shatter the glass if you try to listen to a recording of a female opera singer.
No. It won't.

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JerryVan wrote: Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:18 pm
Misetrgramophone wrote: Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:51 pm
JerryVan wrote: Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:22 am

Nonsense.
It may shatter the glass if you try to listen to a recording of a female opera singer.
No. It won't.
It will if the female opera singer is on Memorex tape!
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