[Phono-L] "Official" Questionnaire for early Edison disc phonographs

john robles john9ten at pacbell.net
Mon Jun 25 08:43:00 PDT 2007


I can't get to that homepage..maybe it is because I have an evil PC and the page is supported by Mac..LOL

bruce78rpm <bruce78rpm at comcast.net> wrote:  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew Baron" 
To: "Antique Phonograph List" 

Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 12:41 AM
Subject: [Phono-L] "Official" Questionnaire for early Edison disc 
phonographs



To see early vs. late details, Refer to photos posted on: (type)
http:// (then:) homepage.mac.com/pjfraser/phono/PhotoAlbum233 (and
finally:) .html

Directions from Peter Fraser on accessing these photos:
the password is "pook2e" (no quotes).

For large-scale versions of the pix, use the slideshow button, or
single-click the individual shot in which you're interested.

THE QUESTIONNAIRE:
1) Model number: ( A-250):
1a) Serial number: (SM-10248
1b) Serial number stamped on bedplate, under platter, if different:
(_____ A1);
2) Type of start/stop levers: Late - non adjustable stop
position);
3) Bedplate corner detail: (Early / Late) ??; I can't enter the website you 
gave to see the diffences
4) Number of pivoting oil hole covers on bedplate: (2);
5) Tone modulator Present? (yes - vertical early design);
6) Type of key escutcheon: (Without nail holes)
7) Depth inside the upper groove that accommodates top of grill:
(1/4”)
7a) grill top & bottom
width 3/4” smooth?;
7b) Thickness of fretwork portion of grill: (1/4)
7c) Overall height of outer grill frame: (13 3/4)
8) Louvres on cabinet ( no);
9) Side veneer, number of sections per side: (1)
10) Form 632 present? (yes)
10a) Location of Form 632: (inside of back door)
10b) Printer’s date at bottom of Form 632: 4/3/14
11) Latest patent date on dataplate: ( 3-11-13 )
12 Other notes: (Any additional information of interest);
13) Owner : Bruce R. Young

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