Newly acquired Edison b-375

[Raphael]

This was a high-end purchase for the buyer, and it traveled about as far within the U.S. as possible, arriving safely, and Josh is pleased with it. A good example of why one should not be afraid to purchase a phonograph “without seeing it first”. Just be sure that the person on the selling end will stand behind the deal and arrange for suitable shipment.

Raphael

[Valecnik]

Beautiful Machine Josh! Could you share with us what the serial no. is?

[fran604g]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful and rare Diamond Disc Phonograph! She's a real beauty.

Best,
Fran

[audiophile102]

Congratulations on buying a highly desirable Edison.

[Raphael]

I would like to mention that Josh is a young collector, in his 20’s. We need more like him!

Raphael

[Josh_boro20]

Thank you all for your support. It’s a great machine, and plays beautifully. Here’s a picture of the serial number, that was asked above. Do any you know how many of this b-375 were made? It’s hard to find much information on this model.

[fran604g]

Thank you all for your support. It’s a great machine, and plays beautifully. Here’s a picture of the serial number, that was asked above. Do any you know how many of this b-375 were made? It’s hard to find much information on this model.

According to George Frow (The Edison Disc Phonographs and the Diamond Discs - 2001):

February 1912, 50 A 375 were ordered for production.
By the end of 1914, 124 units had been sold.

Beginning in February 1915, the machine had been standardized with the new Type B mechanism, and redesignated as the B 375.
By October of that year, a total of 49 (24 for Sept., and 25 for Oct.) had been shipped.
It was decided to end production in December 1916, and a remaining 7 had been shipped in September 1917.

I hope this helps, you own a true rarity.

Best,
Fran

[Orchorsol]

That's such a gorgeous machine! Congratulations Josh.

And congratulations Raphael, but from all I read it seems that's "business as usual", which is even more cause for congratulations.

[Jerry B.]

Lovely machine. Josh, are you aware of OTAPS (Oregon Territory Antique Phonograph Society)? Most members are in the greater Pacific Northwest. Send a PM if interested.

Jerry Blais (Albany Oregon)

[Josh_boro20]

Thank you guys for all the information, I knew this was a rare machine but not aware the numbers where that low. I’m
Wondering how many have survived.