Hi all
I bougth this nice Edison Concert no 23832 with Bettini Attachment several months ago , on a Swiss online Platform ( just like Ebay ) .
I has been rescued in the 1980s from the skip and then spent the last 40 years in the attic, the First owner whas quite a prominent figure in switzerland, so no wonder he got such a special machine.
I actually dont know much about it , my main focus is on Gramophones rather then Phonographs . i wonder what modell R on the Bettini attachment means whas it a common model ?
I migth sell it this fall on Ebay whats a good starting price for an rarity like this . It comes with some accesories i think one is a shaver . Unfortunatly i dont have the adapter for the large Cylinders ,
does anyone know where to get one.
Thanks for any response
Martin from Switzerland
Edison Concert with Bettini attachment
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Re: Edison Concert with Bettini attachment
The Bettini type (r) was the recorder. In any case, wonderful find. Lucky you!
Doug
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@ Doug thank you so its for Recording only ?
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Re: Edison Concert with Bettini attachment
Marin,
The Bettini "R" is generally listed as a recording head, with the "N" being the reproducing head. Interestingly, your "R" is set up with a reproducing, not recording stylus. Here are a couple pages from a Bettini catalog that will provide additional information on your specific Spring Motor phonograph.
Shawn
The Bettini "R" is generally listed as a recording head, with the "N" being the reproducing head. Interestingly, your "R" is set up with a reproducing, not recording stylus. Here are a couple pages from a Bettini catalog that will provide additional information on your specific Spring Motor phonograph.
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@Shawn thank you for this information
best regards Martin
best regards Martin
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Re: Edison Concert with Bettini attachment
I wasn't aware any recorders existed!
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Re: Edison Concert with Bettini attachment
If I were to guess I believe someone (long time ago) replaced the recording head with a reproducing (playing) spider.
Its a nice set up and impressive machine.
Its a nice set up and impressive machine.