Edison Standard 2 clip - an experts advice

[alessandrotnt]

One more thing to consider: Are you going to be playing it much?

The early Standard motors were very under-powered. I really wouldn't want to use it to play 4 minute records because you'll be pushing the available spring power to the motor's limit. The motor design was a work in progress - many machines back in the day were returned for manufacturing defects (which is probably why you see a mix of very early serial numbers on machines that look to be slightly newer). Those early machines were also used much longer than newer examples and tend to exhibit more wear - especially in the delicate lower drive train. To address these issues, the phonograph works totally re-designed the modal A motor so that by the end of 1901, few of the parts would interchange.

Don't get me wrong - they are cool machines and I do play my 2 clip machine once in a while for demonstrations, but I play my 1905 Banner case Model A a whole lot more. What ever you end up doing, please keep us updated.

Regards,
Martin

Thank you Martin, I never considered this before.. this is a very good advice.

[AmberolaAndy]

I assume your machine was made in the first half of 1899 looking at that S/N?

One day I’ll finally be the owner of a suitcase Edison machine…cheaper than what a Bolex camera costs in comparison lol. (Reason for my absence here)

But I’ll finally beat the pre-1901 barrier with a Columbia Eagle first…