Common two minute reproducers: Automatic reproducer, Model B (early Gem), Model C
Common four minute reproducers: Model H, Model N, Diamond A
Common combination reproducers: Model K, Model O
Record Type 	                          Reproducer Type	                        Why
Brown Wax (Soft, 2-minute)	   Automatic (or Model B for Gem)	Lightweight reproducers like the
                                                                                                        Automatic were specifically 
                                                                                                        designed for the softer, early
                                                                                                        wax cylinders to prevent 
                                                                                                        damage.
Black Wax (Harder, 2-minute)	   Model C                                  	The Model C has a heavier 
                                                                                                         stylus and weight designed for 
                                                                                                        the harder 2-minute black wax
                                                                                                        records, where the groove was
                                                                                                        molded into the cylinder.
Black Wax or Celluloid (Harder, 4-minute)	Model H	                        The Model H is designed for 
                                                                                                        4-minute records, which are
                                                                                                        harder and have a different
                                                                                                        groove shape than 2-minute
                                                                                                        records.
2-minute and 4-minute	          Combination Model K	                 This reproducer has a switch
                                                                                                         to change settings for either 
                                                                                                         2-minute or 4-minute records, 
                                                                                                        providing versatility.
			
			
									
									
						Is this accurate about reproducers and record types?
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Re: Is this accurate about reproducers and record types?
There are a number of free articles on the Antique Phonograph Society website.  You'll find this one answers your questions, including pictures:
https://www.antiquephono.org/#/collectiondetails/16
George P.
			
			
									
									
						https://www.antiquephono.org/#/collectiondetails/16
George P.
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