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I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2020 5:32 pm
by JerryVan
Okay, it's obviously for an Edison. The seller stated it's for a Diamond Disc phonograph, and I'm sure that's true, but is it "correct" for B250? Hope so, but if not, it' still a nice key!
Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:04 pm
by phonogfp
My B250 came with its original key out of an antique shop in 1977...but it's a dolphin key.
George P.
Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:08 pm
by light-o-matic
Generally, the earlier machines (pre 1919) used 'dolphin' keys. Some of the higher end disc machines (for example, 275s, 425s) had specialized keys which are fairly rare. Post war models generally used the 'E' key (like the one in your photo).
Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:10 pm
by light-o-matic
Forgot to add - both of those keys will work - those locks are pretty robust.
Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:09 pm
by JerryVan
Thanks guys. Now I have an excuse to buy a later DD phono!
Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:23 pm
by JohnM
Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:55 pm
by AmberolaAndy
Still looking for a key for mine so I can hang a tassel from it!
Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2020 7:50 pm
by JohnM
AmberolaAndy wrote:Still looking for a key for mine so I can hang a tassel from it!
I [effing] hate that!
Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2020 7:54 pm
by JerryVan
JohnM wrote:AmberolaAndy wrote:Still looking for a key for mine so I can hang a tassel from it!
I [effing] hate that!
Re: I Bought an Edison Key. What Does it Fit?
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2020 9:09 am
by AmberolaAndy
JohnM wrote:AmberolaAndy wrote:Still looking for a key for mine so I can hang a tassel from it!
I [effing] hate that!
Kidding!! Kidding!! And a merry Christmas to you!