Edison LP 4-C model

[Joe_DS]

There was a recent question about an Edison DD phonograph, model 4-C, posted on Phonoland -- http://www.phonoland.com/viewtopic.php? ... da9732cbea

Since I'm the only remaining (semi) active member of the site's acoustic phonograph forum, I couldn't provide much information, other than tossing a couple of links.

In any event, I'm just wondering how rare this model is, and frankly, what it looks like. I've never seen a photo of one--nothing online--and most references I've spotted are for the 3-C model. About the only thing I know is that the LP models were short lived, and that the discs--especially in good condition--are as scarce as hens' teeth.

Joe

[JohnM]

There was a recent question about an Edison DD phonograph, model 4-C, posted on Phonoland -- http://www.phonoland.com/viewtopic.php? ... da9732cbea

Since I'm the only remaining (semi) active member of the site's acoustic phonograph forum, I couldn't provide much information, other than tossing a couple of links.

In any event, I'm just wondering how rare this model is, and frankly, what it looks like. I've never seen a photo of one--nothing online--and most references I've spotted are for the 3-C model. About the only thing I know is that the LP models were short lived, and that the discs--especially in good condition--are as scarce as hens' teeth.

Joe

You've answered the question quite well in my opinion. My experience is that the 3-C is the most commonly found model, while the 1-C and 4-C are the least common. The case is exactly the same for each of the four models, varying only in width. The finishes on these are almost black and it seems many are found stripped and refinished (poorly) by persons trying to make the wood grain more visible. Also, the molded decorations are often missing from the horn grill. I would think that depending upon the model, condition, and completeness, any presentable, working Long Play is worth between $300-$600.

[PeterF]

I've got a 1-C, and it's really nothing to write home about. As documented elsewhere, I've recently moved its mech into my Edisonic Schubert (rather than just move the LP attachment), to make the Schubert as full-featured as possible.

The 1-C is bland in design and dark in color, and has odd little carved appliques superimposed over the grille cloth. This requires a heavy backing board behind the grill cloth, which has a grid pattern of 2" or 3" round holes drilled in it. Not the most acoustically transparent setup. Combine that with the low output of the LP system, and you've got a recipe for failure indeed.