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Post by egambino on Feb 28, 2009 10:50:10 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone has a line on where I could buy a Model B reproducer for my Edison Standard A phonograph? I have a C reproducer, but would like to find a "B" in order to play some brown wax cylinders. Thanks!
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Post by maroongem on Feb 28, 2009 18:03:05 GMT -5
It seems that some believe that the original brown wax cylinders have hardened ( the oils have evaporated in the wax) enough over the years and can be played safely with the heavier Mod. C Reproducer. Allen Koenigsberg mentions this on page xxiii in the introduction of his volume "Edison Cylinder Records 1889-1912."
I have played my brown wax with a Mod. C to generate a bit more volume with no noticeable damage to the Record, but I still use a B as a rule.
They do show up frequently on eBay and seem to be in the $150.00 and up category.
Bill
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Post by egambino on Mar 1, 2009 9:35:39 GMT -5
I too have played my brown wax cylinders with the "C" reproducer, and so far haven't seen any evidence of damage. Recently I read how you should "Never" play them unless using a "B" reproducer. Feeling that it probably was a good idea to not chance damaging these 100+ year old artifacts, I started to search for the proper reproducer. So far, I haven't found one on Ebay, or anywhere else for that matter.
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Post by maroongem on Mar 1, 2009 11:15:45 GMT -5
Here is one that just ended and didn't sell. Perhaps you can contact the seller and work something out. Bill Mod. B Reproducer |
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Post by egambino on Mar 1, 2009 16:09:03 GMT -5
Actually I just found one. Not bad, $115 plus shipping.
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Post by maroongem on Mar 2, 2009 6:24:58 GMT -5
A very fair price. Rebuilt, they sound good with the ball stylus.
Bill
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