I have an Edison Amberola III serial no. 1449 which the ID Tag describes as a model B.
Any idea what the differences may be between a model A (if there was such a thing) and a model B?
Frow doesn't mention an A or B model and I can find nothing in the EPMs of the period.
Many thanks
Tim W-W
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Re: Edison Amberola III
Hi Tim,
In the context of the time when the Amberola III was introduced, there had been only two previous models of Amberola: the 1A and 1B. The latter used the 4-minute only mechanism also found in the Opera/Concert. Apparently it was decided that the III needed a "B" suffix to denote this same mechanism (although it certainly seems unnecessary).
You'll notice that your machine's bedplate will have "1449 B 3" stamped into it. The "3" denotes the Amberola III, as the mounting is slightly different in this machine.
I hope this helps.
George P.
In the context of the time when the Amberola III was introduced, there had been only two previous models of Amberola: the 1A and 1B. The latter used the 4-minute only mechanism also found in the Opera/Concert. Apparently it was decided that the III needed a "B" suffix to denote this same mechanism (although it certainly seems unnecessary).
You'll notice that your machine's bedplate will have "1449 B 3" stamped into it. The "3" denotes the Amberola III, as the mounting is slightly different in this machine.
I hope this helps.
George P.
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Re: Edison Amberola III
Thanks George,
I suppose that makes sense, in an Edison kind of way!
Yes, the bed plate does say 1449 B 3.
You live and learn
Many thanks
Tim W-W
I suppose that makes sense, in an Edison kind of way!
Yes, the bed plate does say 1449 B 3.
You live and learn
Many thanks
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Re: Edison Amberola III
Probably also not surprising in Edison land is that I've got a couple where the numbering does not follow this logic.
Amberola III
- Bedplate no. 1236-B3
- Tag no. 1293, then in upper right corner of the tag is stamped, "III"
Amberola 1B
- Bedplate no. 358-B3
- Tag no. 3945, then on bottom of tag is stamped Type "SM" Model "B"
I've had both for several years. I don't think either is a marriage but of course impossible to say with certainty.
Thoughts?
Amberola III
- Bedplate no. 1236-B3
- Tag no. 1293, then in upper right corner of the tag is stamped, "III"
Amberola 1B
- Bedplate no. 358-B3
- Tag no. 3945, then on bottom of tag is stamped Type "SM" Model "B"
I've had both for several years. I don't think either is a marriage but of course impossible to say with certainty.
Thoughts?