The Talking Machine Forum — For All Antique Phonographs & Recordings

Skihawx wrote: How many acoustic Paul Whiteman records do we all need??

We all need them, as many as there are, acoustic and electric.

The thread starter should drill out his disposition, or buy another machine.

You can always replace a turntable spindle.

You CAN'T un-drill a record.

Bill

Whenever I see a disc or cylinder player in an antique shop, the owner often insists that the records must be sold with the machine. I alway am quick to say that the records do not sell the machine and why not make a few extra bucks on a record sale. Followed by a quick lesson by pointing that some of them are wrong for that machine.

Adding the wrong records toward your sale will never add value.

The goal of function with a greater musical variety is achieve with that adapter.

James.

Darn right, Roaring 20's / James. You write some good posts.

If you can't resist, drill Chinese records. Since a few years they flood the market in almost countless number. Nevertheless, prices are crazy, regardless of content and condition.

bbphonoguy wrote:

Dave D wrote:I thought I would get more for this fairly common machine if I included a bunch of rare records that would be made to fit on it...

Dave D

Please tell me this is an early April Fool's joke, or that I am misunderstanding you. Are you actually saying that you want to ruin some good records so that you can include them in the sale of a machine!?

It was a joke! Relax guys! At every club meeting there are boxes of records that either go for a dollar or that nobody wants. It is that kind of record that I am talking about drilling out.
Dave

I suggest drilling a new hole about ½" off center. It makes a whacky, fun sounding record.

(Yes, I'm joking too.)