Say Persiana Say, a nice tune written by Willy White. I listened to one version of the song from Arden and Ohman. I don't think White himself recorded this work, but this was a great song.
Sounds great with the origional gaskets! Of course using a new needle helps. Is there a small spring loaded ball that holds up the reproducer on sonoras? Where did you get this?
so you're the second one I've seen with this model. It is so beautiful. Except yours is the crank, his is electric. Who needs the wiz bang toys they push, when these machines will work forever.
;-) I get steamed over that too! the worst is going into an antique shop and finding a beautiful acoustic phonograph with a Decca platter sitting on the turntable. Even worse, seeing a Columbia or Sonora machine labeled "Victrola."
My favorites are those fabulous "Edison Victrola" models that always have a Columbia red label Sinatra on the platter, ready to play. You find the super-rare Bing Crosby White Christmas set in those.
Thanks for the comment. Actually, I just replaced the mica and gaskets.Sounds 100 times better than in the video! I should get around to making another actually.
Say Persiana Say, a nice tune written by Willy White. I listened to one version of the song from Arden and Ohman. I don't think White himself recorded this work, but this was a great song.
AMEwrestling 2 years ago
This is, in my humble opinion, a great rendition. Really showcases the band here (Joseph Samuels' Music Masters).
MrXnews 2 years ago
Sounds great with the origional gaskets! Of course using a new needle helps. Is there a small spring loaded ball that holds up the reproducer on sonoras? Where did you get this?
Thanks
edisonphonographs 2 years ago 2
What a beautiful phonograph! Thank you for posting this video!
athenathon77 3 years ago 2
We had a Sonora ("Clear as a Bell") Radio huge thing - once upon a time it was my aunts......don't know if it was electric or battery........
HarborGuy 4 years ago
so you're the second one I've seen with this model. It is so beautiful. Except yours is the crank, his is electric. Who needs the wiz bang toys they push, when these machines will work forever.
DalrockTX 4 years ago
I thought that you had to move the crank while you were listen!
luciferrules 4 years ago
Only if the cylinder is faulty and only on much earlier models, lol...
Commentarian1 2 years ago
Minerfrank-you should join the "old time victrola music message board". The guy that runs it (Dan) is a big sonora fan!
gramophoneshane 5 years ago
Thank goodness he knows to use a fresh needle! *whew* Even if it is just a Regal disc.
esroberto1 5 years ago
;-) I get steamed over that too! the worst is going into an antique shop and finding a beautiful acoustic phonograph with a Decca platter sitting on the turntable. Even worse, seeing a Columbia or Sonora machine labeled "Victrola."
minerfrank 5 years ago
My favorites are those fabulous "Edison Victrola" models that always have a Columbia red label Sinatra on the platter, ready to play. You find the super-rare Bing Crosby White Christmas set in those.
esroberto1 5 years ago
Dandy! Sounds a bit buzzy, as if the reproducer could use new gaskets...
edison3 5 years ago
Thanks for the comment. Actually, I just replaced the mica and gaskets.Sounds 100 times better than in the video! I should get around to making another actually.
minerfrank 5 years ago
It's nice to know these machines can still be used and enjoyed, isn't it?
elmadore 5 years ago
It certainly is! :-)
minerfrank 5 years ago
Owning a 1922 phonograph, I appreciate the results of these fine instruments.
UlfurEngil 5 years ago
sounds wonderful.
rockabillycat1954 5 years ago