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I have the opportunity to purchase an Edison Gem. I have an Amberola. My question:

Do both of these machines use the same blue amberola records (cylinders)?

What records does the gem play? The one I may purchase comes with no records. I was thinking maybe one plays a two minute and the other a four minute...but I really don't know.

Thanks for your help with this.

The Edison gem plays 2 minute cylinders only. A combination attachment to play both types of cylinders does exist, but they are very uncommon.

Martin

Gem Model A, B, and C are two min machines. The Gem Model D is a 2/4 min machine that plays your blue cylinders. The rare Gem Model E is a four min machine only. Check to see what model it is.

Rich Gordon

This article will show you all the basic types of cylinder records and the proper reproducers to play them:

https://www.antiquephono.org/basic-anti ... onal-tips/

George P.