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Thought some of you might be interested in this letter from Edison about the poor quality of the diamond discs. The bidding is up to $1000.

https://www.auctionzip.com/auction-lot/ ... 8B4E2EB6F/

Harry

For when the link expires

That truly is an interesting letter. Here we have the old man himself copping to the inferior quality of Diamond Discs due to wartime shortages. The reasons for inferior sound quality have been well known, but does anyone know of any similar written admission/explanation from Edison himself?

Thanks for sharing - this is a very interesting letter.

Edison couldn't get the phenol to make the discs due to the war.edisonplayer

At least Edison is giving a candid and straightforward answer to the question. Such a very interesting letter.

Just for posterity, it sold for $1250.00 on 3-3-2020.

Speaking of interesting letters... Actually it's more an interoffice memo, but it's 8 pages long; from Frank Dyer to Thomas Edison, and it's a fascinating look at the activities surrounding the development of the Blue Amberol. Dated June 22, 1911.

"But that's over a year before the Blue Amberol was introduced!"

Yep - and you won't believe Edison's approach to the new format. Read all about it in the next issue of The Antique Phonograph! (No - mine's not here yet...)

George P.

Very interesting letter. Thanks for the thread. Jerry Blais

This letter is fascinating to me. It, too, reminded me of the fantastic article & memo I read in this month's The Antique Phonograph concerning the development of the Blue Amberols. I love this topic and thanks for sharing!