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How well do the 2/4 minute conversion kits work? Were they made by Edison or an aftermarket company? Thinking of looking for on for my Standard B. Thanks

If I'm not mistaken, Edison did release a conversion kit for his two minute machines, although I assume aftermarket options were available as well.

To answer your question, they work very well.
Dave

Thanks. I'll keep an eye out for one.

I'm not aware of anyone but Edison making 2/4 conversion kits for any Edison machine, but please correct me if I'm wrong.

The kit sold by Edison works perfectly. It is primarily a replacement for the cluster of gears that sits at the left side of the mandrel, plus a couple of other small needed parts. It's a very quick installation and is usually flawless once installed.

Customers who bought conversion kits were also given the option of purchasing a starter set of 10 "special" 4M records, labeled "Special A" through "Special K" (no "I") for a nominal fee, typically $1. Initially wax Amberols were provided, but Blue Amberols became part of the kit later.

Am I correct that you cannot play a 4 minute with a C reproducer?

hearsedriver wrote:Am I correct that you cannot play a 4 minute with a C reproducer?

Yes, the stylus on a "C" is too wide to fit in the groove of a 4M record.

Thanks. I thought that was the case.

hearsedriver wrote:Thanks. I thought that was the case.

We warned you this was a slippery slope... but did you listen? Noooooo... Pretty soon it'll be a cygnet horn, then a Music Master, then an oversized flat top carriage for a Diamond B, then... then... then...

gramophone-georg wrote:

hearsedriver wrote:Thanks. I thought that was the case.

We warned you this was a slippery slope... but did you listen? Noooooo... Pretty soon it'll be a cygnet horn, then a Music Master, then an oversized flat top carriage for a Diamond B, then... then... then...

You are so right! Very addictive in every way.