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Re: Edison Needle-Type Portable
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2025 6:29 pm
by 52089
Yes, this is the Needle Type Portable, which preceded the P-1 and P-2 and is much harder to find than either of those. What you show is indeed a parts machine, but the good parts, IMHO are already gone. The unique reproducer will be the major challenge. I'm not sure if the tone arm is unique to this machine or exists on other Prime models. Personally, I would avoid this as restoration will be time consuming and expensive.
Re: Edison Needle-Type Portable
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2025 9:34 pm
by vintagetenor
52089 wrote: Fri Aug 08, 2025 6:29 pm
Yes, this is the Needle Type Portable, which preceded the P-1 and P-2 and is much harder to find than either of those. What you show is indeed a parts machine, but the good parts, IMHO are already gone. The unique reproducer will be the major challenge. I'm not sure if the tone arm is unique to this machine or exists on other Prime models. Personally, I would avoid this as restoration will be time consuming and expensive.
Thanks for your insight. I listed it for sale on this site, accepting offers.
Re: Edison Needle-Type Portable
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2025 9:39 pm
by OrthoFan
As a guide, here's a complete one here --
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/20 ... phonograph -- with a close up of the reproducer/soundbox.
Re: Edison Needle-Type Portable
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:39 am
by edisonplayer
I have a P-1 Edison Needle Cut portable that I got from my friend Jerry Donnell.It doesn't have the correct tone arm and arm support.edisonplayer.
Re: Edison Needle-Type Portable
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:45 am
by vintagetenor
Re: Edison Needle-Type Portable
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 9:20 am
by vintagetenor
edisonplayer wrote: Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:39 am
I have a P-1 Edison Needle Cut portable that I got from my friend Jerry Donnell.It doesn't have the correct tone arm and arm support.edisonplayer.
I see. So there are some other tone arms that would fit if someone simply wanted to make the machine functional.
Re: Edison Needle-Type Portable
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:45 am
by AudioAntique
Here are a couple of photos of the Edison Needle-Cut Portable that we have. It is a rather scarce item, and the Art-Deco design is stunning. The hinge assembly on the sides are very unusual. Sometimes the reproducer shows up on Ebay. I believe the Edison portables were manufactured by Prime Mfg. in Milwaukee, WI.
Rob
Re: Edison Needle-Type Portable
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 3:20 pm
by vintagetenor
Thanks, Rob! It's great to see an example of this model in such magnificent condition.
Re: Edison Needle-Type Portable
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 3:57 pm
by Inigo
G o r g e o u s !!!
Re: Edison Needle-Type Portable
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 3:26 pm
by vintagetenor
Well, it's apparent that my asking price of $75 was too high. I just reduced it.