Hello Curt, I would appreciate photos, as always take your time. In my opinion
there is no such thing as a 2/4 Minute stylus because they are different sizes.
Columbia tried this with one of their reproducers and Karl Frick did the same
using an Ediphone stylus on Model C and H reproducers which he then stamped 2/4
on the weights. Playing 2 minute celluloid cylinders with this reproducer
might not hurt them but the stylus size is different for the 2 and 4 minute
records. If I remember correctly the diamond tip for the blue amberols is
.0037, and you can play a blue amberol using a Model C but you get reduced
volume and sound quality. You can play wax two minute records with a model H
and some say it will not hurt the record, but you are still concentrating more
pressure on a stylus that is more narrow. I have played celluloid two minute
records with my diamond B and I am certain the few times I have done that did
not bother the records much. Steve
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 21:43:54 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cylinder Reproducer INFO Needed...
>
>
> Hi Steve,Thanks for the info. It is a Model N - serial #1407 and has a 2/4
> Minute stylus. I bought it from a long-time collector who had completely
> rebuilt it and I was amazed at the sound volume and quality. I will take a
> pic of it and post it or send it directly to you, if you prefer. It might
> take a day or two to upload it.Curt
>
> > From: [email protected]
> > To: [email protected]
> > Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 21:19:37 -0500
> > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Cylinder Reproducer INFO Needed...
> >
> >
> > Hello Curt, I have replied off list with photos. This reproducer was made
> > to play the 2 minute celluloid records the Indestructible company made.
> > All the ones I have seen have an aluminum stylus bar with a two minute
> > stylus. I am not sure when they were made but I have seen them sell from
> > $99 to $231. They are not commonly found, the earliest serial number I
> > have seen is 37, the highest is 4663. I assume the weight weighs around
> > 1.2 ounces and has the spring to increase volume. The last lead allow
> > weight Model B reproducer has a 2.2 ounce weight and is a bit louder than
> > the 1.2 to 1.3 ounce weight Model C. I hope my reply will encourage more
> > participation. Steve
> > > From: [email protected]
> > > To: [email protected]
> > > Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 20:42:12 -0500
> > > Subject: [Phono-L] Cylinder Reproducer INFO Needed...
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Today, I ran across an unusual reproducer for Edison machines. It is made
> > > by the Indestructible Phonographic Record Co. and plays 2M or 4M
> > > indestructibles or blue Amberols. It plays very loud and has a spring
> > > mechanism to put tension on the needle, instead of a weight. The question
> > > is/are - when was this made, is it rare and how many might have been
> > > produced? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
> > > Curt
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