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Post by gibsonj on Dec 2, 2009 10:16:07 GMT -5
Hey folks,
Happy Holidays!
Does anyone know the scheme used by the factory for serial numbers for the various machines, cylinder and disc? I was wondering if anyone had discovered any clues or research.
Did Edison bracket certain serial number ranges to be unique to particular models? Were numbers assigned sequentially as machines came off the line?
I thought perhaps understanding the serial number logic would lead to estimating the production year of machines. Routinely, I see folks asking questions on EBay about serial numbers for reproducers as an indicator of their relative manufacture date, so apparently there is some known data about reproducers.
Thanks for any insights.
John
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Post by gibsonj on Nov 9, 2009 9:03:02 GMT -5
Hello
The machine you have is the William and Mary Console model. It was introduced in 1922. This particular model was not a huge seller in its day, but remained available until 1927. This model does have the large horn and a double spring motor, so should play quite loud, provided the diaphram and stylus are still in reasonable shape.
Please remember that Edison machines were designed to play ONLY Edison Diamond Disc records (about 1/4" thick), and not competitor's 78RPM records. Playing the 78's required a special adaptor reproducer that was substituted for the original Edison reproducer.
Hope this helps.
John
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Post by gibsonj on Nov 3, 2009 9:45:29 GMT -5
Folks,
I found this part just recently. Just wanted to close out this thread. Thanks!
John
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Post by gibsonj on Sept 24, 2009 11:19:17 GMT -5
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Post by gibsonj on Sept 23, 2009 8:38:00 GMT -5
Hi folks,
Just refreshing this post--still looking for this part. Thanks.
John
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Post by gibsonj on Jul 9, 2009 7:59:43 GMT -5
Cool---thanks, Bill. That's a great help.
John
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Post by gibsonj on Jul 8, 2009 11:26:41 GMT -5
Hi folks,
I'm looking for the volume control mechanism for a C250/C19. Think Edison called it a "tone modulator". I need the complete mechanism--control lever slide, wire, and ball.
Thanks.
John
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Post by gibsonj on Jun 29, 2009 13:24:13 GMT -5
Hey folks,
Does anyone have a recommended procedure for removing the pivot pin and stylus bars on DD reproducers?
Just wondering about tips to make this easier. Thanks.
John
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Post by gibsonj on Jun 22, 2009 14:50:28 GMT -5
Thanks, unclevanya. That is very close to pictures of originals that I have seen. I appreciate the link.
John
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Post by gibsonj on Jun 12, 2009 9:08:25 GMT -5
John That is a nice looking machine. Have you cleaned it up or did you receive it as pictured? The nickel plate on the mandrel looks exceptional. Nice example of a banner decal machine. Replace your belt with leather rather than the rubber ones you see pitched on Ebay. Here's a link with a "how-to": www.wyattsmusical.com/belts.htmlWelcome to the forum. John
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Post by gibsonj on May 22, 2009 8:43:14 GMT -5
Dan,
That is one beautiful Louis XV! Did you find it in this shape or did you do some work? I am so jealous. Thanks for sharing.
John
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Post by gibsonj on May 19, 2009 11:34:34 GMT -5
Bill
Thanks for the reply. I would very much like to see your pictures of the ring pull, if not too much trouble. Low and behold, when I popped off the turntable, I find patches of brown underneath.
Thanks.
John
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Post by gibsonj on May 15, 2009 12:59:14 GMT -5
Bill,
My machine has the rear access door, but someone along the way had replace both the front drawer pull and the rear access door with brass pulls. The Frow reference alerted me that at least the front drawer pull was originally glass. Interesting that Edison would not have been consistent between the front and the rear---probably cost consideration.
Regarding the bed plate, again someone along the way has painted (poorly, I might add) the bedplate black. As I start to clean it up, I'll be careful to look for traces of the original color.
I'll contact V directly for a look at the rear ring pull. Thanks for all the help.
John
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Post by gibsonj on May 14, 2009 12:47:31 GMT -5
Valecnik
These pictures are a great guide. Thanks. John
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Post by gibsonj on May 13, 2009 9:34:57 GMT -5
Valecnik
Thanks. Mine is oak, so brown would be right for it. I'm also assuming that the knob for the rear access door to the motor would have also been glass to match the front. Do you remember from yours?
Hopefully, someone else has an original to confirm and report here. Thanks everyone.
John
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