[Phono-L] Clarification of web photos relating to the "Official"Questionnaire

bruce78rpm bruce78rpm at comcast.net
Tue Jun 26 11:09:14 PDT 2007


Certainly Andy, be happy to. Will contact you directly when I have the scan 
ready to send.

Bruce

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew Baron" <andy at popyrus.com>
To: "Antique Phonograph List" <phono-l at oldcrank.org>
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 6:39 PM
Subject: [Phono-L] Clarification of web photos relating to the 
"Official"Questionnaire


> Hi Bruce (and all who are looking at the pictures):
>
> The horn, crank and reproducer that you see on that web page are from  a 
> different source, a different machine.  (Not to make it confusing),  but 
> they're there as part of the discussion about metal finishes,  unrelated 
> to the A-250 thread.
>
> I have an original reproducer (2nd type, not first), in the lovely  black 
> box, that I'm reasonaby certain is original to that box.  I has  the 
> separate stylus bar mounting plate and is serial number 42392.   The box 
> is fine inside, but outside it's pretty tired, and the label  on the 
> bottom is nearly gone.  I can see a "707" on the bottom part,  but not 
> much else.
>
> Bruce, would you be willing to make a photocopy or scan of that  bottom 
> label for me?
>
> Thanks,
> Andy
>
>
>
>
> On Jun 25, 2007, at 1:29 PM, bruce78rpm wrote:
>
>> I am assuming, based on the photos that there was a hardware  variant as 
>> well with the A-250's, as my model has a gold plated  Diamond disc. 
>> reproducer and hardware, while the one in the photos  is not, and is 
>> presumably the early issue. and how about the horn?  The size is 
>> obviously the same on all 250's but what about the  color? Mine is a very 
>> attractive sort of streaked light and dark  mock wood grain on the inside 
>> of the large horn. Were there any  other colors issued. Also how long did 
>> Edison Offer the reproducer  in its own fancy spring loaded, black 
>> leather box, with purple felt  lining, molded so that the reproducer fits 
>> perfectly into it. On  the bottom of the box is the Patent information 
>> with a date of  March 11, 1913. I was fortunate that the party from which 
>> I  acquired my A-250 had also  saved this unique Edison reproducer Box 
>> for all those years. Oddly, they always used the machine to play 
>> standard 78rpm records with a conversion tone arm and victor gold 
>> reproducer. When I asked about the Edison reproducer, they seemed 
>> confused but then said. "Oh, you must mean that odd looking thing  in the 
>> black box over here. We have never used that"
>>
>> Bruce
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <msprinzen at juno.com>
>> To: <phono-l at oldcrank.org>
>> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 2:13 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] "Official" Questionnaire for early Edison 
>> discphonographs
>>
>>
>> Funny... worked just fine for me, and I'm using a PC.
>>
>> -- "bruce78rpm" <bruce78rpm at comcast.net> wrote:
>> I concur, I typed in the address as given, and it took me to Mac  where I
>> entered the password, but it said that the user didn't exist or 
>> something
>> like that.
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "john robles"  <john9ten at pacbell.net>
>> To: "Antique Phonograph List" <phono-l at oldcrank.org>
>> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 11:43 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] "Official" Questionnaire for early Edison
>> discphonographs
>>
>>
>>> I can't get to that homepage..maybe it is because I have an evil  PC and 
>>> the
>>> page is supported by Mac..LOL
>>>
>>> bruce78rpm <bruce78rpm at comcast.net> wrote:
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Baron"
>>> To: "Antique Phonograph List"
>>>
>>> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 12:41 AM
>>> Subject: [Phono-L] "Official" Questionnaire for early Edison disc
>>> phonographs
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> To see early vs. late details, Refer to photos posted on: (type)
>>> http:// (then:) homepage.mac.com/pjfraser/phono/PhotoAlbum233 (and
>>> finally:) .html
>>>
>>> Directions from Peter Fraser on accessing these photos:
>>> the password is "pook2e" (no quotes).
>>>
>>> For large-scale versions of the pix, use the slideshow button, or
>>> single-click the individual shot in which you're interested.
>>>
>>> THE QUESTIONNAIRE:
>>> 1) Model number: ( A-250):
>>> 1a) Serial number: (SM-10248
>>> 1b) Serial number stamped on bedplate, under platter, if different:
>>> (_____ A1);
>>> 2) Type of start/stop levers: Late - non adjustable stop
>>> position);
>>> 3) Bedplate corner detail: (Early / Late) ??; I can't enter the  website
>>> you
>>> gave to see the diffences
>>> 4) Number of pivoting oil hole covers on bedplate: (2);
>>> 5) Tone modulator Present? (yes - vertical early design);
>>> 6) Type of key escutcheon: (Without nail holes)
>>> 7) Depth inside the upper groove that accommodates top of grill:
>>> (1/4")
>>> 7a) grill top & bottom
>>> width 3/4" smooth?;
>>> 7b) Thickness of fretwork portion of grill: (1/4)
>>> 7c) Overall height of outer grill frame: (13 3/4)
>>> 8) Louvres on cabinet ( no);
>>> 9) Side veneer, number of sections per side: (1)
>>> 10) Form 632 present? (yes)
>>> 10a) Location of Form 632: (inside of back door)
>>> 10b) Printer's date at bottom of Form 632: 4/3/14
>>> 11) Latest patent date on dataplate: ( 3-11-13 )
>>> 12 Other notes: (Any additional information of interest);
>>> 13) Owner : Bruce R. Young
>>>
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