Edison CV1 Amberola Questions

[hearsedriver]

There is a Edison CV1 in a local antique shop here for $125.00. The motor runs but the diamond B reproducer and grille are missing. As you can see, the bedplate will need to be repainted as well. The cabinet should clean-up OK. How much would a replacement reproducer and grille run me? Im wondering if it is worth the time and investment. Thanks

[HisMastersVoice]

Grille: $45 (Gramp's Treasures)
Diamond B: $150 (rebuilt)

[52089]

The CVI is the third iteration of the Amberola VI. The BVI and CVI are very similar and according to Frow, used Fireside motors. Those motors are considered to be pretty reliable.

You'll need a Diamond B reproducer which tends to run around $150 now for a decent example. Alternatively, you can use a N reproducer with an adapter ring, and this would also allow you to play wax Amberol records.

These don't show up every day, but they're not particularly sought after or valuable either. If you want this type of machine, your first choice should probably be a an Amberola V, with your second choice a VI. The later iterations of those machines were not as well built as the originals.

[Jerry B.]

I think you'll want the grill behind the mechanism as well. Jerry B.

[VintageTechnologies]

That is a rare Amberola model and well worth the money. It me years to find one.