A and B 250 Database Project

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Re: A and B 250 Database Project

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Valecnik wrote:
fran604g wrote:
Lucius1958 wrote:The earliest mutes were operated by a vertical rod: later, the rod and slider were moved to a horizontal position, and attached to the bedplate. Both versions, as far as I know, used the flexible cable and arm.

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Thank you, Bill, for your explanation. I haven't seen a close up photo of the first type mute mechanism. I wonder if someone here might have such an image?

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Fran
I think what Lucius describes is actually the second type. I believe this is the first type. turn the brass knob clockwise to mute, counter clockwise to unmute. No flexible cable, only bent metal rods hooked together.
Ah yes, I had read about that one, just never saw one. Thanks for the reminder.
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Here's another example of the early type mute ball arrangement, this time from an Edison A 300, Ser. No. SM 2508 (please excuse the masking tape on the mute ball courtesy of a former owner). Also pictured is the "brass knob" Bruce alluded to.
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Pathé Logical wrote:Here's another example of the early type mute ball arrangement, this time from an Edison A 300, Ser. No. SM 2508 (please excuse the masking tape on the mute ball courtesy of a former owner). Also pictured is the "brass knob" Bruce alluded to.
Very nice photos, thank you very much.

Would you be willing to take a little time, to participate in the survey? Page 1 of this post has my questionnaire.

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1. A250
2. SM-9196
3. 9196 A-1
4. 7
5. 7?
6. 4-3-14
7. 8019
8. ?
9. 9196 rear
10. Black
10a. No
11. Gold
11a. Yes
12. Cabinet
13. 2
14. Mahogany
15. No
16. Mahogany wood grain
17. B
18. No
19. Pieces left (green)
20. None
21. 2 form 890
22. Yes
23. 44 ¼
24. None
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Sethallen1973 wrote:1. A250
2. SM-9196
3. 9196 A-1
4. 7
5. 7?
6. 4-3-14
7. 8019
8. ?
9. 9196 rear
10. Black
10a. No
11. Gold
11a. Yes
12. Cabinet
13. 2
14. Mahogany
15. No
16. Mahogany wood grain
17. B
18. No
19. Pieces left (green)
20. None
21. 2 form 890
22. Yes
23. 44 ¼
24. None
Thanks, Seth Allen
Thank you kindly Seth. I've entered your data into my spreadsheet.

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I am going to have to get this info but I will bookmark the topic so I dont forget...

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OldRestorer wrote:I am going to have to get this info but I will bookmark the topic so I dont forget...

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Thank you, Kirk.

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A friendly "bumP' to the topic, in the hope that more A/B 250 owners might participate.

"Thank you" to all who have already contributed to the project.

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Re: A and B 250 Database Project

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Woah,
That is a LOT of info, lol...
I still havent had the time to dismantle my A-100 and check... :oops:
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Hi folks, just a friendly "bump". Please follow this link to page 1 of this thread to begin the survey. http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... 97#p136197

Happy collecting!

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