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Post by condensite on Feb 24, 2009 14:54:54 GMT -5
Hello!
I've discovered the front door knobs on my Schubert aren't correct. Can anyone tell me if the originals were like any of the other Edison models? A picture would help too. Thanks!
Bob
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Post by Matt Brown on Feb 24, 2009 15:49:19 GMT -5
I corresponded with a guy (can't remember his name now, but his Schubert is the one pictured in the Fabrizio/Paul book) several years ago about this very issue - he has a Schubert with original knobs - said they are all wood, and unlike any on other Edison machines.
My Schubert knobs were gone when I got the machine - I have Victor knobs on it - looks fine.
Matt
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Post by condensite on Feb 24, 2009 21:44:10 GMT -5
Thanks, Matt:
I looked up the picture you mentioned. It's on page 241 of "The Talking Machine:An Illustrated Compendium," edition 2. The knobs look more metallic to me from what I can see. Maybe someone else has a machine who can chime in?
My machine has wood knobs, they are clearly too large. They nearly touch each other when the doors are closed!
Thanks again
Bob
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Post by 3victrolas on Feb 27, 2009 10:02:27 GMT -5
The Edisonic knobs are wood. Here's a picture of them. Sorry about the lighting in the picture. Unfortunately it's a cloudy day & the flash doesn't work when using the closeup setting.  |
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Post by condensite on Feb 27, 2009 17:40:46 GMT -5
Thanks for the picture! It may take some doing to find a replica in wood, but it's something for me to look for. Thanks again.
Bob B.
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Post by phonogfp on Feb 27, 2009 22:10:29 GMT -5
Yes - thanks, Sharon! My Schubert - awaiting restoration - currently has nice porcelain knobs - yuk.
George P.
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Post by unclevanya on May 6, 2009 17:20:44 GMT -5
I corresponded with a guy (can't remember his name now, but his Schubert is the one pictured in the Fabrizio/Paul book) several years ago about this very issue - he has a Schubert with original knobs - said they are all wood, and unlike any on other Edison machines. My Schubert knobs were gone when I got the machine - I have Victor knobs on it - looks fine. Matt Most Schuberts that I have seen were fitted with the wood knobs pictured in this thread. These knobs were also used onn several of the "New Edison" long-playing consoles. In fact, the Schubert snares many molding profiles and construction features with the "New Edison" cabinets. I have, however, seen three undoubtedly original machines with metal knobs, two with the gunmetal finished knobs found on the BC-34 ("Baby Console") and one, evidently VERY late machine fitted with the nickle -plated knobs generally found on the London Console. This late machine was unusual in other ways. The reproducer and all metal furniture was nickle-plated, as was the Edison lateral adapter, which was fitted with the nickled-brass "E" Edison needle-cut sound box, and the motor surround was drilled and fitted with nickle-plated needle cups. |
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Post by gibsonj on May 7, 2009 8:40:59 GMT -5
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Post by unclevanya on May 8, 2009 16:33:08 GMT -5
I just noticed that my Sparton 301 radio is fitted with the same wood knobs as are commonly found on the Schubert. I suspect that these are the same knobs used on other Sparton sets of the 1929 season, if so, I should have spares.
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