Hi folks,
As many of you are no doubt aware, forum member pughphonos has compiled a serial number listing of extant Edisonic Beethovens and Schuberts. After a recent conversation with him over at his post
http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... =2&t=16654, we both thought it might be a good idea to take his survey to the next level, and begin to document specific features that are found on them.
After considering which questions I might think pertinent for the study of them, I thought it might be prudent to expand a survey to include the Long Playing models as well, before any more examples disappear forever.
In theory, this survey doesn't necessarily duplicate his work, and our hope is that those whom participated in the earlier list, will also take the time to submit additional information here.
As with the other surveys I maintain here at the forum, I will keep a detailed spreadsheet, and I will extend my research to include other sources of information, and the data will eventually be shared with the collecting/historical community for their use as a tool to help understand these archaic, and beloved Edison Diamond Disc Phonographs.
Please answer the following questions as accurately as possible:
1) What is the model?
Schubert(CLT), Beethoven(BN), Long Playing console: 1-C, 2-C, 3-C, 4-C.
NEW ADDITIONAL QUESTION 5-21-2021:
1a) If reporting a Beethoven or Schubert, is the decal at the rear of the turntable compartment
"The Edisonic", or "The New Edison Phonograph"?
2) What is the serial number on the dataplate?
"?????"
3) Is there a speed control knob present in the left hand corner of the motor-plate?
"YES/NO"
4) What finish is present on the hardware and reproducer?
"Gun-metal", "Gold", "Nickel"
5) Which reproducer(s) are present?
"Regular", "Edisonic", "LP", "78 (or lateral) Adapter"
6) Does your Phonograph (Schubert/Beethoven owners) have the Long and Short gearing present?
"YES/NO"
7) Does your Phonograph have the "10 and 12 inch" buttons present?
"YES/NO"
8) Are there any other special attachments present:
Such as; tone arm adapters, other soundboxes or reproducers, single or double reproducer holder, needle cups, or any other interesting additional features? Please list each with any observed manufacturer identification, if possible.
9) Are there any original documents or dealer identification with, or fastened to, your Phonograph?
Please describe in detail with location if affixed to Phonograph.
10) What is the Cabinet Factory No. (if a sticker is present inside the horn compartment)?
"Cabinet Factory No.???"
I appreciate your participation, and welcome any additional comments of interest.
Thank you,
Fran