Check this out on the 'bay...

The seller is calling this an Edison Amberola DX but this has obviously been changed into a frankenphone. Looks like it would work tho?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0340552023

Someone merged an Amberola mechanism with the works of a US Machine- and appears to have done a good job of it. If I had it I'd probably keep it as is, would not be easy to find the US parts to reconstruct it, and you're right- it would probably work and sound very good too.

I saw this one too. It looks like a home horn has been sawed off and fitted into the elbow too. Actually the guy did not do a bad job. This one probably could sound good as you guys say and has a pretty good motor as compared to a crapophone!

That’s definitely an interesting frankenphone.

Certainly, they were very thorough about photographing it. Think it’s worth the $135.00 current bid?

— MordEth

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To quote the article for posterity...

eBay Item #320340552023

Edison Amberola DX Cylinder Phonograph w/ Horn Speaker

An Edison Amberola DX Cylinder Phonograph Record Player and Horn Speaker. Serial number 27632. Phonograph works. Refinished oak cabinet is 17-¼" wide x 13-¼" high x 10-¼" deep. Phonograph cabinet does not match this unit and has been modified to accept this player. Missing one corner piece. Horn speaker is 21" across x 21" long and in very good condition. Crank is homemade. Buyer to pay postage.

I'd say it's worth it, if it plays well. The parts haven't been to violently altered- looks like the top board isn't the original and was just sawn from an old piece of oak. You'd be getting a US lower case and lid, back bracket and arm, and a horn that might be modified. If you happened to have a US mechanism needing those things then it's good value. As it stands it's interesting, not unattractive, and at least it's being offered honestly.