My 1899 Edison Ajax just returned from it’s full restoration back to it’s former glory - restoration by Paul Baker. I have owned it for almost 10 years, but now for the first time I can fully enjoy this amazing machine with its ingenious Class M motor and it’s uniquely graceful string repeater. Thanks to Paul for an amazing restoration.
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https://youtu.be/qcHURYiuvzo
1899 Edison Ajax - Class M Coin Slot Concert Phonograph
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1899 Edison Ajax - Class M Coin Slot Concert Phonograph
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Re: 1899 Edison Ajax - Class M Coin Slot Concert Phonograph
Absolutely gorgeous machine. I thoroughly enjoyed the video as well. Paul did a FANTASTIC job on restoring it! His attention to detail in anything he touches is incredible. The string repeater is ingenious and so smooth in action! Thanks for posting this wonderful machine and the great video.
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Re: 1899 Edison Ajax - Class M Coin Slot Concert Phonograph
Absolutely stunning, great video, congratulations to the owner and restorer.
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Re: 1899 Edison Ajax - Class M Coin Slot Concert Phonograph
Spectacular! Jerry B.
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Re: 1899 Edison Ajax - Class M Coin Slot Concert Phonograph
Beautiful!
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Re: 1899 Edison Ajax - Class M Coin Slot Concert Phonograph
WOW Do you have any pictures of it prior to restoration?
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Re: 1899 Edison Ajax - Class M Coin Slot Concert Phonograph
Congratulations! That looks and sounds amazing. What an incredible machine.
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Re: 1899 Edison Ajax - Class M Coin Slot Concert Phonograph
Breathtaking! Do you own a phonograph museum? How did you find so many desirable and rare machines!?
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Re: 1899 Edison Ajax - Class M Coin Slot Concert Phonograph
As amazing today as it must have been in 1899.
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Re: 1899 Edison Ajax - Class M Coin Slot Concert Phonograph
I will just repeat what has already been said. Wow! What a machine and what a restoration. Congrats!