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Oak Edison Opera
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:15 pm
by krkey1
I recently bought this machine from Raphael Cole of Musical Treasures of Miami. I wanted to let everyone know he did an excellent job with this fine machine.
Re: Oak Edison Opera
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 10:27 pm
by rgordon939
That looks like another one of Raphael Cole's beautiful machines. I've yet to hear of anyone not completely satisfied with a machine they bought from him. His machines are always top notch.
Rich Gordon
Re: Oak Edison Opera
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 11:33 pm
by Jerry B.
Looks like a terrific machine and a wonderful addition to any collection. Jerry Blais
Re: Oak Edison Opera
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 7:32 am
by briankeith
Wow - very very nice indeed !!
Re: Oak Edison Opera
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 7:44 am
by Raphael
Thanks to all for the kind words. Don Gfell made the fine horn, and Gregg Cline repainted the bedplate, the end result being a beautiful phonograph that I had on display in my home atop a Herzog full round cabinet.
For those who need to ship an Opera, or similar heavy phonograph (i.e. Triumph or Columbia GG), I have found the best way is via motor freight. Forget about FedEx or UPS, unless you wish to completely disassemble it, pack it like crazy, double or triple-box it, etc., ending up in a very expensive shipment (I have paid FedEx and UPS upwards of $600 to get an Opera to me). My domestic carrier of choice is R&L Carriers, they have door-to-door service, and call in advance to schedule a delivery. I was able to ship this one to Kris for $200.
Raphael
Re: Oak Edison Opera
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:22 am
by krkey1
I hand rubbed out the finish using micromesh pads
https://www.amazon.com/MICRO-MESH-SOFT- ... nding+pads
This is an easy way to get a really pretty luster on an existing finish in a short time
Re: Oak Edison Opera
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:30 am
by krkey1
Here is the machine after I rubbed out the finish
Re: Oak Edison Opera
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 2:58 am
by marcapra
R & L must be good. They just shipped me an expensive California Trimmer reel lawn mower. That Greg Cline motor board restoration looks awesome!!!
Re: Oak Edison Opera
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 11:36 am
by hearsedriver
Greyhound is about half that price for shipping and they do an excellent job! You can ship a console radio for around $100.00.
Re: Oak Edison Opera
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 3:49 pm
by Raphael
Not trying to be argumentative, but really, with door-to-door delivery service, scheduled appointments, etc. they will take a 48" x 48" pallet stacked 55" high for $100? I think not. And it involves going to a Greyhound station, and the customer on the receiving end doing the same. There have to be other considerations than absolute lowest cost.
Raphael