SOLD: Edison B-80 Oak Diamond Disc Phono - $650

[PeterF]

Here is an extremely nice, all original Edison B-80 table top Diamond Disc phonograph, in oak. This early belt-driven Diamond Disc machine was produced from 1912 through 1915, with the last ones sold in 1916. Perhaps 15,000 were produced, which makes this one (#14417) one of the last.

The pictures tell the story, so have a close look.

It runs extremely smoothly and quietly. The original finish, plated parts, and painted wood-graining of metal parts are all in excellent condition. Close inspection inside reveals that it even still has its original stitched factory drive belt. The horn/reproducer lowering system, typically balky on these models, works perfectly.

The silk grille cloth behind the holes in the motor board is intact as well!

I got it years ago from the family of the original owner. It managed to survive the death of the diamond disc by a lucky fact: someone fitted it with a lateral adaptor, and used it through the end of the 78 era to play conventional records. However, it was in a vacation home in the country, which meant that use was still infrequent, which is why it shows almost no wear and tear. And...this is also why it is probably the only Diamond Disc phono you're going to meet that has...needle cups. Have a look. Remember, this thing survived the scrap heap because they are there, and the person who put them in did a clean job. The wood grain on the horn neck is also worn where the lateral adaptor was rested between plays.

In my mind, and I think you'll agree, this is a small price to pay on balance for the rest of the utterly time-capsule aspects of this machine.

It is available for sale and pick-up in the San Francisco Bay Area, with delivery possible within a day's drive in exchange for gas money. We can also utilize the Blais Express to get it cheaply to LA for the show this coming August, or to next year's Union show. We can also discuss other shipping options if desired.

Please have a look at the photos and PM me with any questions. Thanks for looking.

[PeterF]

Reduced to $650. Partial trades can work, too.

[PeterF]

A few more pix. Click to see them in the correct orientation.

(I've created an ebay listing for this, to go live tomorrow night at 6pm PT, so if you are at all inclined towards grabbing this, sooner is better than later.)

Thanks for looking.

[PeterF]

It's on ebay now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/322595023604

[briankeith]

Shipping cost will be through the roof - these B80's weight a ton! I have an Oak and a Mahogany both with matching record cabinets.

[PeterF]

Yeah I know. They are built like battleships. I'm hoping for a non-commercial shipping or delivery solution, where it gets handed off in person.

[PeterF]

Sold - on eBay.

[barnettrp21122]

Wow, that worked out well for you! Glad it found a new home!
Bob

[PeterF]

Yes, thanks, indeed it did. Thanks.

I'm not going to quibble with the sale price, but this certainly reinforced my personal perspective that if something is offered here first, if I want it, I buy it!