I notice that the LP consoles and the Edisonic machines have the same extra framework, attached to the underside of the lid. It doesn't seem to be strength-related, as the lids aren't unusually wide & all 4 sides rest on the cabinet. What could be the purpose?
The round holes in the horn opening are interesting, too. Seems like too much wood is left, blocking some of the sound ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Baron" <a...@popyrus.com> To: "Antique Phonograph List" <phono-l@oldcrank.org> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 12:56 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison LP machine w/both reproducers > Hi Peter and thanks for posting the photos. I agree it would be a > shame to part this out. How many of these were made to begin with, > let alone still be around? > > Not for me at this time, but best of luck placing this in > appreciative hands. Some day I'd love to find a complete Edison Long > Play set of parts. > > Andy Baron > > > > On May 27, 2006, at 8:12 PM, Peter Fraser wrote: > >> Hi - >> >> I picked it up today, mainly because the guy seemed like he had >> another guy waiting in the wings, and i didn't want to waffle and >> chance missing out. >> >> It's the smallest model, the C-1. It's in presentable shape, but >> borderline in terms of too-nice-to-discard. >> >> They only made these for about a year, so the rarity factor is large >> but the shipping cost for the cabinet may doom it to a mechanism-only >> deal. >> >> Here are pictures: >> >> http://web.mac.com/pjfraser/iWeb/Phono/ >> >> click the link at the top of the
