I love to see these restored to origional form. I hate that when people turn them into bookcases or other things. Too much good wood is available to be destroying one to have a bookcase.
@APG-fu6gk Жыл бұрын
I own 10 of them while they are functional and working, too much restoration takes away its value.
@MPERIALENTERTAINMENTD3 жыл бұрын
I came across one of these at an Antique store the other day. It was Brunswick Victrola. The tag said it still worked and the asking price was $699.00. I started looking into the use and maintenance of these players so maybe one day I can own one. I must be an old soul because I find these lovely and fascinating.
@Recordology3 жыл бұрын
These are really cool! I would advise you not to pay more than two to $300 unless it is something very rare
@MPERIALENTERTAINMENTD3 жыл бұрын
@@Recordology Thank you for the advice.
@jackmihoff36692 жыл бұрын
I have a 1911 Sonora Phonograph still works have the lock key an about 250 different style original needles an about 1200 records would this be worth something
@NoelleTakestheSky Жыл бұрын
I got one for free today…. I found one on Craigslist, and it had a price, but the lady gave it to me. It had been in her family since her parents first bought it decades and decades ago, and she clearly has such fond memories growing up with it. It bring to tears to my eyes that she just gave it to me. I’m going to do some restoration, then share it with her.
@jhonwask4 жыл бұрын
When you rotate the sound box for lateral playing, it is for Pathe discs. Edison Diamond Disks needed a special sapphire ball stylus. If your sound is distorted, it could be that the rubber gaskets on the sound box have deteriorated or have become fossilized. The sound box will need to be rebuilt. It's not that difficult to do yourself. You can wind your phonograph until it starts to get tight. Have you looked at the motor? How many spring barrels does it have? When were they last greased? It's a messy job, so I always send them out. I have a 4 spring Credenza Victrola, which I did pay a lot for, but I was looking for one for a long time and finally found one near me that could be picked up. You would probably like it. Do more on antique phonographs please. I have an entire room full of them, which I love to play and really love to hear other people talk about them.
@Recordology4 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you for the info! Here is another video I did on this unit..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn-nY3-rqJKUecU
@Lucius19582 жыл бұрын
The sapphire ball stylus is for Pathé verticals only. Edison used a finer diamond stylus.
@pembridgehouse2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I have on of these that belonged to my grandparents. I spent many a day as child listening to all the old standards.The spring is broken in mine but I am thinking of getting it repaired and loaning it to a nursing home where thinks like this are a comfort to those with dementia. I have many old records that will play on it.
@zathrasnotzathras6555 жыл бұрын
I'm so jealous. Awesome piece of history.
@Recordology5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@badtothabone179915 күн бұрын
We were cleaning out my FIL’s house and found a beautiful old one with the huge horn that was covered up by a ratty blanket. I was shocked but I love it!
@Oldtimemusiclover3 жыл бұрын
Also for example an orthophonic victrola can definelty play electric recorded records as it was meant to play them
@thespinninggroove51554 жыл бұрын
This model is very nice the phonograph hobby is so fun!!!
@Recordology4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@pip5528 Жыл бұрын
One thing to note about electrically recorded records is that orthophonic reproducers from later were specifically designed to be able to play electrically recorded records without damaging the diaphragm but you should be more careful with later records from the 1950s and whatnot because they're made of softer materials so having a steel needle and such heavy tracking force could be a problem there for the record itself. With your old gramophone I would agree with your point but once you get into the later stuff like an HMV 101 and 102 which have orthophonic reproducers, you should be pretty safe in regards to electric playback as long as it's the older harder shellac.
@peterjones85464 ай бұрын
I just bought a 1920's Silverstone today from the Antique store. I got 60 records and 100 new needles. This thing is cool as heck.
@douglaschance2437 Жыл бұрын
Very good. For next time electric records were first made in 1925 not 35 😊
@hugoma50885 ай бұрын
Found one for 60$ . Sounds good. Will restore the wood as my project
@Fardemark5 жыл бұрын
Nice player. I am going to use fibre needles for my electric records. so it will wear less. Also fibre needles can be resharpened with a special pair of scissors. I use a soft tone needle for my electric records so that it vibrates the diaphragm less and I have had good results with pretty much no wear. I still tend to use my Orthaphonic reproducer for my electrics because it actually produces amazing results in the low and high frequency range it almost produces bass. :)
@Fardemark5 жыл бұрын
Also I got my HMV Orthaphonic from a consignment shop for $100 they did not know what they had. :)
@Recordology5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting thank you for sharing that info!
@Recordology5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@Fardemark5 жыл бұрын
@@Recordology Your welcome :)
@Fardemark5 жыл бұрын
Also check your community chat page I left you a message for something I am planning on in the future and I will make a video about it when I get a chance :)
@adrianandkatrinadove2035 жыл бұрын
Wow...That`s excellent....Really nostalgic...and very interesting....Ade
@Recordology5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Lucius19582 жыл бұрын
As far as needles are concerned: regular steel needles should be replaced for each play. Some needles, like the Victor 'Tungs-Tone', were capable of multiple plays; but they can be hard on records which are not in pristine condition. Fibre (bamboo) and thorn needles tend to be kinder to records, although not as loud; and they have the virtue of being able to be re-pointed, with the right tools. Generally, records from the late '30s onwards were made of softer shellac, without the abrasive fillers that shaped the needle to fit the groove: these do not fare as well with a heavy acoustic reproducer.
@diekatze9361 Жыл бұрын
Just inherited one. Its in beautiful condition. Thanks for the information on operation and use. My only issue is location and a stand to place it upon.
@thethroneroommedia70963 жыл бұрын
Could you play some Jefferson Airplane? (Just kidding.) The sound on this is pretty good!!! I just bought a VV 4-4. I guess that plays both Electronic records and Acoustic. I'm waiting for the crank to show up in the mail.
@neilmansfield83293 жыл бұрын
These records are good and so are the record players
@PhysicalMediaGuy645 жыл бұрын
This is so interesting! I love various Vinyl Record players :)
@Recordology5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@PhysicalMediaGuy645 жыл бұрын
You are welcome pal. :)
@walterulasinksi70315 ай бұрын
Considering the age of the available 78rpm records, I advise that instead of using steel needles , that you use cactus needles. They are softer on the disk and prevent the scratchy sound of the needle pressing on the disk surface.
@TKELCH2 ай бұрын
RECORD-OLOGY I do not play the 78's that have a lead-in----or lead-out groove. These will mostly have the electrically recorded groove that can be damaged.
@yotypicalgamer2727 Жыл бұрын
Wow you really need to change those styluses frequently, anyone know where to get them?
@radiorobertakaandy59823 жыл бұрын
If the coil snaps I'm told it's a terrible job to fit a new one.especially if it springs back out mid fit and hits you in the face.it can cause serious damage. Owned many gramophone players including a lovely German dulceola from the 20s.sadly no longer own it now.might get another one on the strength of seeing this.fab show
@Recordology3 жыл бұрын
Thank you - yes I have heard that as well. I hope I never have to wind one of these coils!
@sloveniandude945827 күн бұрын
I have a phonograph very similar to this and I have an issue where the needle seems to press too hard and it slows down the vynil and damages it
@AdvocatedRainbowz4 жыл бұрын
Hi. I have just purchased a vintage phonograph/ gramophone (not sure how to distinguish!) myself from the 1950’s. I am a total beginner so was wondering what records I could play on these exactly - I have a strong feeling they only play 78’s! And I’ve just gone and bought a load of 33’s - silly me! Does this mean I can only purchase records from antique stores to play? A reply would be a great help!!
@Recordology4 жыл бұрын
probably only the 78’s. this is because lps have smaller “microgroove” grooves.
@SolamenteLoli2 жыл бұрын
a phonograph reproduces music from a cylinder, whereas a gramophone does it with a flat disc
@japanfanatic14152 жыл бұрын
@@SolamenteLoli Wrong. Both cylinder and disc players are called phonographs. Gramophone is a word for disc phonograph.
@psnave7 ай бұрын
The "little knob that slides out" controls the sound damper... which is the volume control.
@thedinobros1218 Жыл бұрын
Why isn’t the green platter on mine spinning, I tried searching it on every search engine, I couldn’t find anything.
@I_Troll20083 ай бұрын
I just got a 70 year old phonogram, and I was pretty confused with how to use it.
@jescis0 Жыл бұрын
Why you calling it a phonograph? Thomas Alva Edison phonograph was cylindrical! Emile Berliner was Gramophone and was flat discs! Which the latter you are using! I wish I could get an authentic gramophone myself for my records!
@lovelee93152 жыл бұрын
Yeay thank you, how do you know which needles are which? Can we play newer records if we have the right needles?
@Recordology2 жыл бұрын
Good question!!! No, this is ONLY for pre 1950’s 78s.
@kaydogcreations3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know you had to replace the needles every so often. I just got my sonora phonograph box like this. Sadly mine has no crank or the skeleton key for the cabinet at the bottom. Mine needs some tlc but it works. I hope I can find a crank level
@zemny1264 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. جزيٰكمُ الله خيرا.
@sethhorst6158 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if there's any way to tell from general looks the difference between acoustically recorded records and electrically recorded records?
@juliebehrnes3449Ай бұрын
Where can you find parts for these.
@harleye2323 Жыл бұрын
Mine is from 1918 but the needle is on the opposite side, it’s like it plays record backwards. Do you know why? I would appreciate help. If you want I could email you pictures for more context.
@zemny1264 Жыл бұрын
It's difficult to find acoustic records in Tunisia. I was wondering why the sound was so distorted and it's because all my 78s are electric.
@Recordology Жыл бұрын
ah that makes sense!
@dubinatub126 күн бұрын
Once needle looses point it will skip across record
@katiethompson28203 жыл бұрын
I have a James K Polk crank phonograph. When I got it it played perfect older records. My daughter decided to play a new record and after that the toner arm with diaphragm seems to weigh down the record and make the turn table stop? Do you know why and how to fix? Thank you for any help.
@holyvanguard Жыл бұрын
Umm awksheally it's a 1917.... doh he beat me to it. Lol
@NoirsVintageCollection2 жыл бұрын
Are those records a little smaller from the ones today??
@Recordology2 жыл бұрын
Yes 10” vs 12”
@NoirsVintageCollection2 жыл бұрын
@@Recordology ahh I see, it’s because I saw ones like those in a charity shop (thrift store) and I noticed they where quite small. Thank you for confirming that for me ( btw your videos are great and very good for learning about vinyl records) 👍👍
@JamesIrwins78s3 жыл бұрын
Do you know how to take the reproducer off, because I have a 1916 stand-up Silvertone and I don’t know how to do that.
@KathrynJeanetteMusic2 жыл бұрын
I have a Valuphone Wizard Phonograph however the tone arm does not move. Any tips to fix that?
@Segatari4 жыл бұрын
Mine keeps getting too fast and when I try to slow it down, it slows too much and the record stops completely because of the friction with the stylus. Help please!
@Recordology4 жыл бұрын
Good question. I bet there is a regulator in there acting up. Not sure. Ask the Victrola Guy he responds same day.
@Segatari4 жыл бұрын
Record-ology Thanks 😊
@bearshockeyfan19703 жыл бұрын
@sabian 2014 I agree, the governor may actually be broken or just needs an adjustment.
@c.j.wilkerson9112 Жыл бұрын
Hey! So I'm definitely interested in one of these machines. Would it be possible to get any ordinary gramophone that has that style of arm equipped for both hill and dale as well as typical 78 play? I'm hoping to just get one machine for the normal 78s but can also play the Edison and Pathe records but could just switch out needles if I needed to.
@Recordology Жыл бұрын
Good question! It sure if there are other models that do this - I would think so.
@aggelosk30133 жыл бұрын
hello it sounds really nice, do your records still sound fine after using the same needle more than once? thanks!
@Recordology3 жыл бұрын
For about 3 plays in most cases.....
@videos3820 Жыл бұрын
how beautiful!!!
@jaydenradtke51613 жыл бұрын
i just bought a victrola VI-X from about 1913. When i try and place the arm down on the record, it won’t turn anymore. any suggestions?
@Recordology3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I don’t know...I'm sorry!
@bearshockeyfan19703 жыл бұрын
When you wind up the rescue player does it feel "slippery or loose"? It it does you probably have a broken spring inside the motor. This can be fixed.
@66skate2 ай бұрын
I think you mean XVI. I have one of those that has L shaped bottom doors on it. I've owned it about 25 years and play it occasionally.
@TF8563 жыл бұрын
My daughter's friend just bought a working Brunswick model 200 with a patent date of 1920 for $15 at a yard sale along with two large albums records. 😃😁 The case shows signs of weathering and some rust on the crank, and other common wear and tear. But it runs really well mechanically. But the swivel of the tone arm is slightly stiff even after considerable oiling and rinsing out the bearings with thin oil. I cannot access the bottom bearing except for pouring clean oil in and getting dirty oil out along with some agitation or movement of the bearings. I have learned how to take the motor out and plan to lubricate that separately. I spent nearly 20 years working on antique clocks and feel that I can work on this with some certainty of success. But I am looking for suggestion 10 tips. Also looking for a tonearm rest. Do you have suggestions on finding or making one? What is a good material to make one out of, wood, rubber, cork, vintage looking plastic? The seatboard or whatever it's called in a phonograph is already badly scratched from the needle.
@thomaswilliams22732 жыл бұрын
I believe the tonearm rest is a small circle of felt. Sorry, can't help you with the rest.
@user-Jack3425 Жыл бұрын
Hey I have a vintage one that’s in the little box and every time I put the needle on it it stops do you know why this could be happening?
@DonKlaas5 ай бұрын
Motor could need cleaned & oiled. Your needle could be worn out. Must use a new one each time. Could be record is worn out. Could be all the above.
@escapematrixenterprisejacq781011 ай бұрын
Im having an issue trying to figure out if the needle is supposed to be straight up and down or at a slant
@dubinatub125 күн бұрын
@@escapematrixenterprisejacq7810 me to so I just play it straight down
@curtiscoggins3902 Жыл бұрын
Yes I was wondering I have acquired one and when you hit the big cabinet got record places on both sides of the playing of the turntable in the funnel and when you open the lid it says broadcaster life voices can you give me any information on that what is it I mean what brand name or anything or is that the brand name and I don't want to mess anything up but I would love to play it
@Recordology Жыл бұрын
There were SO MANY brands back in the day. Most were just furniture manufacturers who added off the shelf phonograph components. I am no expert - I would suggest Google and joining some antique phonograph groups on FaceBook. Lots of knowledge there.
@oldfieldchevy61932 жыл бұрын
Where do we find these needles
@maydavalle7 ай бұрын
💛
@DonKlaas5 ай бұрын
It's called a spring not a coil.
@Oldtimemusiclover3 жыл бұрын
Almost all 78s play fine on gramophones its OK to play 30s and 40s Records 50s 78s I learned the hard way definelty don't play on gramophones
@carnivorelifestyle91363 жыл бұрын
Hey I have one of these and I have an issue I was wondering if maybe you could help it seems like it would be a simple fix if you could reach back out to me that would be amazing.
@Recordology3 жыл бұрын
How can I help you?
@tonyperek72922 жыл бұрын
I had a friend who’d rotate the needle about 1/4 of a turn When worn untill he wore it out completely. Is that good or not please.? Who can fix broken springs please.? Thank you.
@Orphancripplr2 жыл бұрын
My parents have one that's missing the handle.... that's why I'm here. If anybody has a spare please let me know.
@BowlingKaleOswalt3 жыл бұрын
Can you play 33s?
@IrradiatedMuon3 жыл бұрын
Not on this. Even if you could get the speed low enough, the needle would destroy the 33s
@Phono-fun4 жыл бұрын
That record is a little late.
@mslovelyshotАй бұрын
Where can I find his Iv’e got the world on a string vinyl for a standard record player? I want it so bad 🥲😭 it’s one of my fav songs