Indestructible model N reproducer

[Zenger]

This reproducer was in the carriage of my Edison Gem B when I found it in the wild; the original Edison C reproducer was, presumably, long gone. I have never seen one of these before, or even heard of one; have you? Can anyone tell me anything about it?

Thanks!

[rgordon939]

Indestructible not only made cylinders they also made reproducers. The model N has a spring loaded stylus bar putting more pressure on the indestructible cylinder resulting in greater volume. They also made reproducers for the Regina Hexaphone.

Rich Gordon

[Zenger]

Thanks, Rich! Do you think something like this might damage a black wax cylinder?

[phonogfp]

DON'T use the Indestructible reproducer on wax cylinders.

George P.

[Zenger]

Thanks, George. I'll be sure not to. I wonder why (and when) someone put it in their Gem?

Are these reproducers fairly common? I'd never heard of them before.