Is this the 2,689th Edison DD Reproducer?

[Valecnik]

Based on what I've seen, the mahogany ones had gold hardware, except for the oxidized reproducer and top of tone arm and the oak ones had all oxidized hardware including crank and crank escutcheon. The oak ones had brown bed plates and orange-brown felt. The mahogany ones had dark burgundy bed plates and dark green felt. If yours is mahogany, appears to be, it probably was configured with gold hardware. The number on the bedplate also should, match the number on the data plate. There could be legitimate exceptions. If possible, I'd try to avoid mixing and matching if you want to keep original and avoid confusing future collectors.

Good information. Thanks! The cabinet for my A150 is indeed mahogany. I will switch back to the gold lift lever, though, the oxidized one looks so sporty... This machine came with a nickel plated turntable. I purchased some A150 parts from eBay, which included the oxidized lever and reproducer, and a nickelled turntable with green felt.

Good move Cliff. I agree with you. A few more details you might find helpful. I believe the crank escutcheon and crank should also be gold if the machine is mahogany. All that I've seen have been that way but again, with Edison, you know for sure. Strangely, the nickel turntable with green felt is correct for mahogany. My oak A-150 though has a gold wash turntable. Not sure if the oak machines might have also come with a nickel one.



My machine had no grill, crank, or reproducer when I got it. It was a freebie from a generous collector who knows how I love a challenge. So far, I've replaced the horn, bought an oxidized crank, bought and installed a new spring, reconditioned the motor, bought a reproducer, replaced some other small parts, and am now trying to fix the back of the cabinet so I can attach the lid. Looks like someone tore the lid off backwards and much of the wood back there is missing and needs to be replaced. Then I have to get a new lid. A mahogany lid has been offered on eBay for the last couple weeks, but the exterior of this cabinet has been stripped and refinished in a much lighter color than came from the factory, almost like red oak. It is very attractive, but the eBay lid is way too dark to match. The inside of the cabinet is still dark mahogany. After that, I'll need a new grill, which is being made to order by the folks who own the Five and Dime a few doors down from my shop. They've made some very nice grills for me, the lady is a whiz with a scroll saw.

At least it plays very nicely, now. The motor, horn, and reproducer work quite well.

https://youtu.be/VzHbsEoIpXk

Cliff