Thanks for that information and the matrix number. Both my C-1 and C-2 have
the same speed control knobs. It should be an easy thing to dial back the
speed indicator on the marked backplate for those late DD and Needle Cuts to
obtain an accurate 78rpm. I notice in the factory manual that they
According to Frow, _Edison Disc Phonographs_ p 88, the Needle Records were
designed to play at 78.8 rpm, and I have a suspicion that the post 19025-matrix
DDs were probably recorded at that as well. The factory recommendation of 79
rpm would therefore be a compromise for non-Edison 78s and
Right now my C-2 plays through an Edison radio using the same chassis
loudspeaker as the C-2 yes I had the restorer make the filter switchable
do not use it on Diamond Discs.Both of my C-2s have been restored
but do not play well. Can you all recommend someone who really knows how
to work
If the pick-ups are the problem, I would recommend George Epple as the
rebuilder.
Ron L
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From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On
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In a message dated 3/17/11 12:19:55 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
phonol...@mac.com writes:
A lot of different dealer aids were made by various companies, and Victor
would typically offer them to the dealers at cost. There was a Nipper and
Gramophone combination on a base that was
From Ron D:
Bill, I assume they finally recorded DDs at 78 because it was the
same speed as needle cut Edison discs.
The change was made in Feb. 1929 when the old 79 Fifth Avenue Studios
were abandoned for new ones further
up 5th avenue. All DDs with matrix numbers of 19025 and above were
Jim,
it doesn't sound like the pickup is the issue, although George Epple is the
person to contact regarding these early types of horseshoe pickups. It's
possible that you have speaker issues that are fixable. The Peerless used a
single wound voice coil as opposed to other speaker designs that
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