Edison Gem and Amberola Records

[Frank W]

I have the opportunity to purchase an Edison Gem. I have an Amberola. My question:

Do both of these machines use the same blue amberola records (cylinders)?

What records does the gem play? The one I may purchase comes with no records. I was thinking maybe one plays a two minute and the other a four minute...but I really don't know.

Thanks for your help with this.

[Mormon S]

The Edison gem plays 2 minute cylinders only. A combination attachment to play both types of cylinders does exist, but they are very uncommon.

Martin

[rgordon939]

Gem Model A, B, and C are two min machines. The Gem Model D is a 2/4 min machine that plays your blue cylinders. The rare Gem Model E is a four min machine only. Check to see what model it is.

Rich Gordon

[phonogfp]

This article will show you all the basic types of cylinder records and the proper reproducers to play them:

https://www.antiquephono.org/basic-anti ... onal-tips/

George P.