Edison produced 12" dealer sample records that contained snippets from 10"
Diamond Discs as tracks (each track announced by title, artist and catalog
number), and 12" Long Play records that may or may not play on the machine that
Bob found. Those buttons say "late" to me, and make me wonder which model
Diamond Disc Phonograph Bob found! These buttons were factory installed on
some models, but also came as part of the dealer-installed Long Play retrofit
kit. Is there a switch on the right side of the bedplate that indicates "Long"
or "Short"? Is there a metal reproducer holder at the back of the turntable
compartment with sockets to hold two reproducers? John M
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Vuillemenot
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 9:17 AM
To: Antique Phonograph List
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison phono question
I believe all the 12" Edison diamond disc records are long play
versions. Pretty hard to find. Also your machine needs to be modified to
play them because the pitch is different. If I recall correctly they have
400 threads per inch. The machine used to play them must be perfectly level
or the stylus will jump the groove. I had one years ago and sold it to a
dealer for $50.00.
RMV
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Wright" <[email protected]>
To: "Antique Phonograph List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 8:03 AM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison phono question
> Hi Bob,
>
> My Edison DD console has these buttons -- they refer to size in inches of
> records played. They're very simple spring-loaded buttons that put an
> obstruction in the path of the tonearm at points 5" or 6" from the
> spindle,
> giving the user a reliable way to position the tonearm at exactly the
> start
> of a record without having to look carefully or pay much attention to what
> they're doing. It really works; I wouldn't have thought it would be all
> that necessary, but it certainly does make it easier to start a record.
> My
> only question is, who has any 12" Diamond Discs?? Maybe a few Dealer
> records, right? Anyone know?
>
> Best to All,
> Robert
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Maffit" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2004 11:56 PM
> Subject: [Phono-L] Edison phono question
>
>
> Hi list:
>
> I was in an antique shop the other day and ran across an Edison diamond
> disk
> player. It had a feature That I hadn't seen before. At the left of the
> works, between the platter and bedplate were 2 buttons that had a "10"
> and the other had a "12" on it. I presume it has something to do with the
> speed or size of record to be played.
>
> Any information and response explaining this feature would be appreciated.
>
> thanks in advance
>
> Bob
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