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I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
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JerryVan
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I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Okay, it's obviously for an Edison. The seller stated it's for a Diamond Disc phonograph, and I'm sure that's true, but is it "correct" for B250? Hope so, but if not, it' still a nice key!
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Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
My B250 came with its original key out of an antique shop in 1977...but it's a dolphin key.
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Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Generally, the earlier machines (pre 1919) used 'dolphin' keys. Some of the higher end disc machines (for example, 275s, 425s) had specialized keys which are fairly rare. Post war models generally used the 'E' key (like the one in your photo).
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Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Forgot to add - both of those keys will work - those locks are pretty robust.
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Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Thanks guys. Now I have an excuse to buy a later DD phono! 
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"All of us have a place in history. Mine is clouds." Richard Brautigan
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Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Still looking for a key for mine so I can hang a tassel from it!
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I [effing] hate that!AmberolaAndy wrote:Still looking for a key for mine so I can hang a tassel from it!
"All of us have a place in history. Mine is clouds." Richard Brautigan
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Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
JohnM wrote:I [effing] hate that!AmberolaAndy wrote:Still looking for a key for mine so I can hang a tassel from it!
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Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Kidding!! Kidding!! And a merry Christmas to you!JohnM wrote:I [effing] hate that!AmberolaAndy wrote:Still looking for a key for mine so I can hang a tassel from it!