Maybe 10-15 years or so ago I spotted a couple "albums" of 78 rpm records while perusing antique stores in Vermont. I asked the proprietor what he wanted for them (I worked my was through college in the 80s as a nightclub DJ) and I forget what he said, but they were in the single digits. I grabbed them, then was confronted by DW, "and WHAT, exactly, are you going do with those"
Of course I had no answer.
But bought them anyway.
Fast forward to a few weeks ago, and perusing Facebook Marketplace, I see a crank handle Victor Victrola for sale for maybe $75. I inquire, and get a response that it has sold already. But now it was in my head.
Week or so later, I find another one for sale nearby, missing handle, "was my grandfathers, I think it works". Pick it up for a C-note. Find a handle on eBay for $15. I Google the model number, and of course there is an enthusiasts page FULL of info. Run the SN, it was made in 1916.
Only tonight, cleared off some workbench space in the shop and opened it up. Whoever last serviced it operated from the "more grease is better" philosophy. Vacuumed out some cobwebs, ran into the basement and grabbed those binders of old 78s.... and.....
Wow, take me back in time.. WAY back. One binder if full of vaudeville/comedy recordings.
Of course I had no answer.
But bought them anyway.
Fast forward to a few weeks ago, and perusing Facebook Marketplace, I see a crank handle Victor Victrola for sale for maybe $75. I inquire, and get a response that it has sold already. But now it was in my head.
Week or so later, I find another one for sale nearby, missing handle, "was my grandfathers, I think it works". Pick it up for a C-note. Find a handle on eBay for $15. I Google the model number, and of course there is an enthusiasts page FULL of info. Run the SN, it was made in 1916.
Only tonight, cleared off some workbench space in the shop and opened it up. Whoever last serviced it operated from the "more grease is better" philosophy. Vacuumed out some cobwebs, ran into the basement and grabbed those binders of old 78s.... and.....
Wow, take me back in time.. WAY back. One binder if full of vaudeville/comedy recordings.
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