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New Collector
Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 9:39 pm
by EdiBrunsVic
Today I gave a VV-50 to Luke. He will attend 7th Grade next year here in Lubbock. Back in March I presented a lesson on the old phonographs to his Social Studies class. He was very interested in the hobby so it was enjoyable to give him a Victrola, needles, and records to go with it. In this way we can pass on these machines and the music to the rising generation. In the photo, I am showing him how to operate it.
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Re: New Collector
Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 10:24 pm
by Phono-Phan
Awesome!!!! He will never forget this experience. I have given away several phonographs to younger kids that show interest in them. It doesn't hurt to try to spark some new collectors. Great Job!!!!
Ken Brekke
Re: New Collector
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 12:04 am
by gsphonos
This is awesome!!
Mike Sorter
Re: New Collector
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 5:06 am
by Flying Dutchman
Wonderful to see this. The hobby must continue with interest of the young. Thank you for sharing.
Re: New Collector
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 7:30 am
by Granby
Agreed! This is very cool - I was "middle school" age when I started noticing and being interested in antiques/victrolas. Now at 40 years old, I am an avid collector.
This is how it starts!
Thank you! - Chris
Re: New Collector
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 8:33 am
by travisgreyfox
You're one of the good ones Don. I hope he gets lots of joy out of that machine.
-Travis
Re: New Collector
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 10:05 am
by edisonplayer
My late friend Jerry Donnell gave me several phonographs. He gave me my Edison C250, my Credenza, my Edison P-1 Needle Cut portable.He also gave my mom, who passed away in 2011,a Yale Bluebird. I have all of these now.edisonplayer.
Re: New Collector
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 10:15 am
by MisterOpera
That is wonderful, and kind of you. I have done the same with a 2/4 minute Edison Standard!
Burdette
Re: New Collector
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 10:19 am
by KCW
The VV-50 is a wonderful machine! I just got one. The case is lovely and I think the sounds is great too. I love how sturdy the handle is as well. What a nice gift! I have no doubt the influence will be felt strongly by him and others who are and hear it. Well done!
Re: New Collector
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 11:20 am
by Steve
I'm trying, without much success, to
buy a VV-50 at the moment so any gifted would be even more appreciated!
At 55, I'd like to pretend I'm still a "young" collector if that helps?
But seriously, these acts of kindness never cease to surprise me. I'm sure he will treasure that machine and hopefully turn half of his pals into machine collectors.