Edison Standard Model B or C ?

Jeffrey · Post by **Jeffrey** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:11 pm

Hi! I have what I think is an Edison Standard Model B Machine, with a model C reproducer. The machine runs fine but the stylus does not touch the record when the carriage arm is fully down. It tracks fine, but there is about an ⅛ of an inch between the stylus and the record. Since I can't lower the carriage arm any more, and I can't raise the mandrel, or lower the reproducer, I'm wondering if I have a model B machine with a model C carriage arm or visa-versa.
What is the difference between a Model B and C carriage arm?
Does one sit lower than the other?
Is there a marking to tell the difference?
The serial number on the machine is S 292515.
From the serial number, can you tell me what model I have?
Any suggestions you can give would be appreciated.
Thanks

Jerry B. · Post by **Jerry B.** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 2:23 pm

Some good photos would really help us so we could help you with your problem.
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Model A = slotted crank, speed control above the deck, has an end gate, started as a two minute machine.
Model B = threaded crank, speed control below the deck, has an end gate, started as a two minute machine.
Model C = threaded crank, speed control below the deck, has NO end gate, started as a two minute machine.

Website · Post by **FellowCollector** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 2:34 pm

Confirm that you have the reproducer completely seated correctly in the reproducer carriage "eye". If it is fully down and seated correctly and your stylus bar is present and is also in correct playing position with a good 2 minute stylus it should be ready to play. It would be incredibly unusual to find an Edison cylinder phonograph with a reproducer that was unable to touch the playing surface of a cylinder in the down position unless something was not seated properly or something had been "fudged" by a prior owner. Good luck. Doug

STARR-OLA · Post by **STARR-OLA** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:01 pm

Did you pull out the set pin on the carriage? at the very front of the carriage there is a knob pull it out and the needle should meet the cylinder if its a standard B.

phonogfp · Post by **phonogfp** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:15 pm

Your machine is an Edison Standard Model B, and it left the factory about April 1906.

For further information, see this thread:
http://edisonphonos.proboards.com/index ... hread=1678

Jerry's right - some good photos might help. They're easy to upload on this forum.

George P.

Edison Standard Model B or C ?

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