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Post by edisonbell on Aug 9, 2016 14:41:05 GMT -5
Hello everyone. I just signed up and thought I'd introduce myself. I have 5 machines; 4 gramophones and 1 phonograph (a Model B Gem, which I restored from scrap condition), and only yesterday I found a model Q graphophone on ebay. I live in the north of England, and there are few fellow collectors up here, so it'll be great to talk to others with my interest. I look forward to hearing from you in the future and I hope to learn a lot!
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Post by wagnerian on Aug 12, 2016 6:02:57 GMT -5
Dear Edisonbell,
Welcome to the Edison Phonograph Discussion Forum. Whilst not the most active of Forums, we are a friendly bunch and will help out and assist where we can. UK members are a bit of a rarity here so you are doubly welcome. I'm based in south east Essex and know quite a few collectors in the North East and North West of England. Are you a member of the CLPGS by any chance because if so, I probably know you as I'm the Membership Secretary.
All the best and welcome again.
Tim W-W
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Post by nitalounsbury on Nov 13, 2016 5:49:10 GMT -5
Welcome! ANY and ALL questions regerading your phonograph are most welcome here - no such thing as a dumb question! I can remember when I purchased my first machine, and knew NOTHING about phonographs - at that time there was no online discussion board to turn to - so..... ask away! Hopefully we can help. Matt
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Post by nitalounsbury on Nov 13, 2016 5:52:24 GMT -5
I have an Edison home phonograph serial number h21206 model C trying to find out any information on how much it's worth or anything about it. it was my great-grandmother's
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Post by nitalounsbury on Nov 13, 2016 8:26:24 GMT -5
What a great site I have an Edison home phonograph model c serial #21206 but it looks like a model A. It was my great grandmothers would like to get some information about it and try to find out what it's worth
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Post by martinola on Nov 14, 2016 11:39:31 GMT -5
Welcome Nita!
I wish I had my great grandmother's phonograph! Going by the serial number, your machine should be a Home "suitcase" model A. It should have a fancy red banner on the lid. The model C is likely the model of the reproducer itself, not the model type of the entire machine.
Value varies widely depending on condition, completeness and originality. Off the top of my head, I'd guess that a parts machine in poor shape may be as low as $150 while one in excellent original condition maybe as high as $800. Others may have a different take. You can get a better idea by searching ones that actually sold on ebay. Remember that you're looking for the sold items - not the completed items. That should give you a good idea of the current value. There will be some outliers that will bring the price way up: a very early machine with an interesting horn, for example. But this should give you a ballpark idea.
I urge you to keep your machine in the family, however. Original owner families are becoming downright rare. If you need help with caring for your machine, we can help either here or on the rather busier "Talking Machine Forum". Good luck and thanks for posting!
Martin
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Post by suanne on Jan 17, 2018 8:47:44 GMT -5
Hello, I have my grandfather's Thomas Edison Phonograph. Serial #48745 Made after November 17, 1903.
I'm looking to find out more about this machine. Can anyone help me?
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Post by 1coachretired on Jan 17, 2018 13:05:20 GMT -5
Hello, I have my grandfather's Thomas Edison Phonograph. Serial #48745 Made after November 17, 1903. I'm looking to find out more about this machine. Can anyone help me? I can probably answer about any question about your Edison-what is the model -look on the metal tag inside the lid? email me lyn@levens.com
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Post by lucius1958 on Jan 18, 2018 2:30:54 GMT -5
Some photos would certainly help. Is there a letter prefix before the serial number, such as H or S?
George F. Paul has a list of some of the serial numbers and manufacturing dates.
BillS
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Post by The Unruh-ly One on Feb 12, 2018 12:17:40 GMT -5
I'm so happy to find this discussion board! I'm sure I'll have questions and I get into fixing the winding mechanism of a family heirloom S19. Thanks for being here for us newbies!
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Post by lucius1958 on Feb 12, 2018 23:59:22 GMT -5
I'm so happy to find this discussion board! I'm sure I'll have questions and I get into fixing the winding mechanism of a family heirloom S19. Thanks for being here for us newbies! Welcome! I'm sure we'll be able to put your questions to rest... BillS
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Post by lanesb300 on Feb 6, 2020 11:22:52 GMT -5
Just a quick note to say "Welcome" - enjoy! I can usually find the majority vitamins that look for but sometimes you get something you need a lot of help. So I haven't Edison Diamond record number 83035 la fatal Pietra Aida. With original sleeve. My uncle I called a mad genius, 20 20 phonographs 400 cylinder records countless 78th and so on. Any past 5 years ago in man no needed to clean up the house too big for her now and I've had the privilege to go through everything organized and clean it up and do what I have to do with it I'm trying to find a value on this to me it's priceless cuz I've Loved music since I was born but I don't know which one she's going to keep or not so I want to price everything for her and help out with that anybody can point me in the right direction I'd be so much appreciative
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Post by james1 on Jun 6, 2022 17:21:44 GMT -5
Hi! I just inherited an Edison Standard and a large number of records. I've been told that it belonged to my grandfather (possibly my great grandfather?).
I've spent some time poking at it, adjusting the little spindles that hold the mandrel and getting gears lined up correctly, and it seems to play great! I only have a 2m reproducer, but have a BUNCH of 4m records so I need to find another reproducer...
Is there a manual/guide online somewhere that covers maintenance/general quesions?
For example, is it best to store it with the spring under any pressure, or totally unwound? Inquiring minds want to know...
James
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Post by lucius1958 on Jun 6, 2022 21:26:33 GMT -5
Hi! I just inherited an Edison Standard and a large number of records. I've been told that it belonged to my grandfather (possibly my great grandfather?). I've spent some time poking at it, adjusting the little spindles that hold the mandrel and getting gears lined up correctly, and it seems to play great! I only have a 2m reproducer, but have a BUNCH of 4m records so I need to find another reproducer... Is there a manual/guide online somewhere that covers maintenance/general quesions? For example, is it best to store it with the spring under any pressure, or totally unwound? Inquiring minds want to know... James Does it have 2/4 minute gearing? (photos of the machine would help) If so, you should probably post a 'Wanted' ad - preferably on the Talking Machine Forum, which has a lot more traffic than this site. A good H reproducer should not be too hard to find. Either the TMF or the APS (Antique Phonograph Society) site will probably have links to service manuals for the Standard: you may have to join up to get that content, though. Most collectors agree that you should let the spring wind down after each session playing the machine. With cylinder phonographs, it's fine to let it wind down completely - with disc machines, though, there is a slight difference of opinion. BillS
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Post by james1 on Jun 8, 2022 10:12:53 GMT -5
Thanks Bill! Mine does have 2/4 minute gearing! I believe it is a Standard B, with the gearing upgrade. I've located an H reproducer, which should be in my possession shortly.
James
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