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I grabbed it ... Edison Fireside
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 3:05 pm
by Herman
Bought this 5 mins from my home. $250.00 I was out of town and could not pickup until the next day but got it over buyers that were trying to haggle the price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... ger_banner
Re: I grabbed it ... Edison Fireside
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 3:11 pm
by 52089
That is quite the score! The cygnet is worth $200+ by itself!
Did you get the Model K reproducer with it? That would just add to the prize!
Re: I grabbed it ... Edison Fireside
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 3:16 pm
by Herman
52089 wrote:That is quite the score! The cygnet is worth $200+ by itself!
Did you get the Model K reproducer with it? That would just add to the prize!
Yes K Reproducer with good styli. I put in new gaskets.
The main spring was broken but I had spares and just dropped in another barrel.
The machine was from the original home and belonged to the sellers Grand-dad. She never heard it play as stored in the attic after it broke.
I took the machine back to her house after the repairs and played a few cylinders for her. She was ever so grateful.
If considered more appropriate asking a Mod to move to Machines forum. Thanks
Re: I grabbed it ... Edison Fireside
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 3:58 pm
by BiliBug
Heart sinks... Wow. I have a second home in Orange City, right near there, and never find anything like that!!
Congrats!
Re: I grabbed it ... Edison Fireside
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 4:04 pm
by Phono-Phan
NICE!!
The Fireside is a great machine. You got a great deal.
Re: I grabbed it ... Edison Fireside
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 4:35 pm
by phonogfp
Nice - - but note the Cygnet has the early style solid mount, so you'll need the proper upper rod. Someone here should have an extra...
George P.
Re: I grabbed it ... Edison Fireside
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 4:52 pm
by Phono-Phan
Are the alignment pins broken on the horn connection? It is 90 degrees off. It was nice that you took the machine back and played it for the sellers.
Re: I grabbed it ... Edison Fireside
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 5:35 pm
by Herman
phonogfp wrote:Nice - - but note the Cygnet has the early style solid mount, so you'll need the proper upper rod. Someone here should have an extra...
George P.
I had the regular crane with the spring suspension and an extra cygnet horn so I am using that setup for now. (There was no crane with the machine)
Re: I grabbed it ... Edison Fireside
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 7:41 pm
by ts_13
Dang you Herman!!! hahaha Man that is on my list. I want an Edison with a Cygnet!
At least you are in FL... Doesnt make me feel so bad.. Great find buddy!
T
Re: I grabbed it ... Edison Fireside
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2018 1:24 pm
by phonojim
Fantastic buy! I paid over $300 just for a cygnet horn like that one at Stantons last year.
Jim