SOLD: Edison B-80 Oak Diamond Disc Phono - $650
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:20 pm
Here is an extremely nice, all original Edison B-80 table top Diamond Disc phonograph, in oak. This early belt-driven Diamond Disc machine was produced from 1912 through 1915, with the last ones sold in 1916. Perhaps 15,000 were produced, which makes this one (#14417) one of the last.
The pictures tell the story, so have a close look.
It runs extremely smoothly and quietly. The original finish, plated parts, and painted wood-graining of metal parts are all in excellent condition. Close inspection inside reveals that it even still has its original stitched factory drive belt. The horn/reproducer lowering system, typically balky on these models, works perfectly.
The silk grille cloth behind the holes in the motor board is intact as well!
I got it years ago from the family of the original owner. It managed to survive the death of the diamond disc by a lucky fact: someone fitted it with a lateral adaptor, and used it through the end of the 78 era to play conventional records. However, it was in a vacation home in the country, which meant that use was still infrequent, which is why it shows almost no wear and tear. And...this is also why it is probably the only Diamond Disc phono you're going to meet that has...needle cups. Have a look. Remember, this thing survived the scrap heap because they are there, and the person who put them in did a clean job. The wood grain on the horn neck is also worn where the lateral adaptor was rested between plays.
In my mind, and I think you'll agree, this is a small price to pay on balance for the rest of the utterly time-capsule aspects of this machine.
It is available for sale and pick-up in the San Francisco Bay Area, with delivery possible within a day's drive in exchange for gas money. We can also utilize the Blais Express to get it cheaply to LA for the show this coming August, or to next year's Union show. We can also discuss other shipping options if desired.
Please have a look at the photos and PM me with any questions. Thanks for looking.
The pictures tell the story, so have a close look.
It runs extremely smoothly and quietly. The original finish, plated parts, and painted wood-graining of metal parts are all in excellent condition. Close inspection inside reveals that it even still has its original stitched factory drive belt. The horn/reproducer lowering system, typically balky on these models, works perfectly.
The silk grille cloth behind the holes in the motor board is intact as well!
I got it years ago from the family of the original owner. It managed to survive the death of the diamond disc by a lucky fact: someone fitted it with a lateral adaptor, and used it through the end of the 78 era to play conventional records. However, it was in a vacation home in the country, which meant that use was still infrequent, which is why it shows almost no wear and tear. And...this is also why it is probably the only Diamond Disc phono you're going to meet that has...needle cups. Have a look. Remember, this thing survived the scrap heap because they are there, and the person who put them in did a clean job. The wood grain on the horn neck is also worn where the lateral adaptor was rested between plays.
In my mind, and I think you'll agree, this is a small price to pay on balance for the rest of the utterly time-capsule aspects of this machine.
It is available for sale and pick-up in the San Francisco Bay Area, with delivery possible within a day's drive in exchange for gas money. We can also utilize the Blais Express to get it cheaply to LA for the show this coming August, or to next year's Union show. We can also discuss other shipping options if desired.
Please have a look at the photos and PM me with any questions. Thanks for looking.