Edison Fireside model A

[skennedy]

I have had this Fireside in my shop for years and it is time to get it going. As you can from the attached nameplate picture it says it is a model A. I plan on adding a Cygnet horn. A friend that works on these has told me to get a diaphragm for the reproducer. Can anyone please tell me which reproducer is on this machine. I have attached pictures. Thanks for all your help. I am sure I will have other questions as I get going on this machine. And I am not the one that chipped the ring around the reproducer, I got it like this......

[skennedy]

I think I have found that this is a Diamond B reproducer....

[phonogfp]

Yes, that's a Diamond B.

George P.

[lucius1958]

A new diaphragm may not be entirely necessary: unless there is indication that it has warped, or that the stylus link has deteriorated, the Diamond diaphragms tend to survive fairly well.

You will certainly need new gaskets, however; and you should check the stylus for wear with a high power magnifier. (If you need to replace the stylus, there is a new source of supply from the Bruce Company [q.v.], which is far superior to the previous Expert Stylus products).

BillS

[skennedy]

Thanks, I think I have all the parts now to begin putting it back together. The only parts I know I am missing right now are two trim pieces for the lid.

[billcahill]

Any luck on it? Is the machine done?

[skennedy]

No sir. I haven't started yet. I am going to put a cygnet horn with it and I was sent the wrong horn. It should be here next week.

[skennedy]

Fireside Audio.mp3 (373.46 KB)

I am finally finished restoring this Edison Fireside after letting it sit many years. I have attached a audio file of it playing. This machine has been completely gone through. Something is still not right. If you listen to the recording, you can here the Flutter of the song. Everything is running smooth on the player. What would cause this? Something to do with the diaphragm? Record is in great shape and sounds fine on friends player. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Scott

[lucius1958]

Flutter is generally due to a problem in the governor, or sometimes the belt. Make sure that the governor is properly balanced, and its bearings not badly worn; and that the belt is neither too tight nor too loose.

BillS