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George - Another GREAT article in "The Antique Phonograph" this month. Do you happen to know production numbers of the Amberola VIII and/or a breakdown in VIIIs in the full black casting vs the earlier version? I've always thought there were far fewer full casting models offered. This because they were offered in mid-1914 but ending in December 1914 due to the factory fire.

Rene - congratulations on the lifetime achievement award! It is very well deserved.

I really enjoyed that article among others in the APS. I always look forward to getting that publication.
Harvey Kravitz

Thanks for the kind words, fellows. It's rare for me to receive any feedback on my articles, so this is a treat!

As for serial numbers on the Amberola VIII, I haven't delved into that, but I agree that the second, full-bedplate version seems to turn up less often than the one I pictured.

And I agree that Rene's Lifetime Achievement Award is well deserved!

George P.

I think the positive feedback is "implied" George so you may not always hear it.

Bob Baumbach's article was of particular interest too as I am an Aux owner and in the past month located 9 more sets of the Auxetophone sheet music mentioned in the article. Seven of these will be used for new Auxetophone concerts in London soon.

MTPhono wrote:I think the positive feedback is "implied" George so you may not always hear it.

Bob Baumbach's article was of particular interest too as I am an Aux owner and in the past month located 9 more sets of the Auxetophone sheet music mentioned in the article. Seven of these will be used for new Auxetophone concerts in London soon.

That's great! Bob's article was interesting - - and I'll bet he's excited about the additional 7 sets of Auxetophone sheet music. Nice going!

I'll have to remember that "positive feedback is implied" if my wife ever complains that I don't express my affection enough...

George P.

I must join. I really should be getting this publication.

m0xiemama wrote:I must join. I really should be getting this publication.

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George P.

George,

I also enjoyed your article, along with all the others. The California publication is great and Rene does an amazing job of organizing, designing, and publishing the articles. If you really want good, scholarly information, this really is the publication to get.

Scott, your Auxetophone is an amazing phonograph, especially being all-original. I wish I could see it in person. How about playing it now and I'll let you know if I can hear it all the way in WI?

Scott

I'[m playing it now Scott, can you hear it?

I haven't yet read your article but look forward to it tonight or tomorrow. I scanned it briefly and honestly am amazed at your insights. Can;'t wait to read it!

Regards,
The other Scott

Hi Scott;

Thanks for the concert. I thought it was a thunderstorm at first, but I now realize it was your Auxetophone

I hope you enjoy the article. It was fun to write as I was curious to pinpoint how early of an Edison photo I had. This photo appears in so many books, but also never had an attributed photographer, until now.

I also have a non-related photo of Alexander Graham Bell making the first long distance telephone call in 1892 from NY to Chicago that presented a similar situation. It is widely published, but no photographer attribution online. I was lucky enough that my photo has the photographer's markings and may be the only original one in existence. I feel this photo is of similar importance as the Brady photo of Edison with the tinfoil phonograph. Click on the link to see a version of it. Mine is uncropped!

http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/gilde ... l_3_e.html

Scott