New Edison Cylinder Machines Times Three!

[HisMastersVoice]

I've started the new year off right by acquiring 3 great Edison cylinder machines!

The first of the 3 arrived on Friday, an all original branded case Edison GEM model A. This one came from Gene Manno's amazing collection of 40+ years. This is my first GEM, I couldn't be happier with it! The brand is actually much more vibrant in person, I think there was a bit of a shadow happening in this photo.

For some reason, I feel compelled to collect all of the GEM models now...

[gramophone78]

Brandon must be flush....time to offer him your machines while he has the dough..... .

Nice little machine Brandon (coming from a non-Edison collector)... .

I believe your description of the brand was the very reason Edison opted the use of a decal on Gems going forward.

[flashpanblue]

Hello,
What a nice looking Gem. Great thing about Edison Gems is that they really don't take up much room. You can always find room for another.
Pete

[phonogfp]

Gems are undeniably appealing little machines. Yours looks very nice, Brandon - - congratulations!

George P.

[HisMastersVoice]

Brandon must be flush....time to offer him your machines while he has the dough..... .

Too late! The moths have already set up camp in my wallet...

[briankeith]

You now have the small "book-shelf phonograph" addiction Brandon

[HisMastersVoice]

You now have the small "book-shelf phonograph" addiction Brandon

They are certainly easier to sneak into the house, unlike Victrolas

[Jerry B.]

Very nice, plus they don't take up much space. Jerry

[ambrola]

I just bought Genes Maroon Gem this morning.

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[HisMastersVoice]

Very nice! I decided against that machine mostly because the horn wouldn't fit in my newly ordained "phonograph cabinet". I'm still thinking about going for the drip pan but I need to sell my Amberola V first.