How much is a phonograph worth?
How much is a phonograph worth?
Complete, original machines, especially those with outside horns, are worth from $300 to more than $5000 for certain rare models. Be careful when handling or moving cylinder phonographs; there are often loose parts that get lost or damaged which can drastically decrease the value of your phonograph.
What is an Amberola?
Edison began mass-producing cylinder phonographs in the late 1890s. These machines employed a wax record that played for a duration of two minutes. This machine was called the Amberola, ‘Amberol’ after the new four minute records, ‘ola’ as this had become a de facto designation for an internal horn product.
When was the Edison Amberola 30?
1915
Using a crank and spring mechanism to drive the motor, the Amberola 30 is a small table-top phonograph produced by Thomas A. Edison Inc (Edison) between 1915 and 1929. The Amberola 30 sold for $30-while the larger Amberola 50 sold for $50 and Amberola 75 sold for $75.
How much are Edison records worth?
Unfortunately, Edison records are hit-and-miss with respect to collector interest. Most seem to sell for $1 to $3 each, but there are some scattered among them that are more valuable. There are copies of Harvey Hindermyer’s “Longing for My Dixie Home”/”Hush a Bye Ma Baby” (Edison 80379) online for $5 and under.
Are old Edison records worth anything?
Unfortunately, Edison records are hit-and-miss with respect to collector interest. Most seem to sell for $1 to $3 each, but there are some scattered among them that are more valuable. [Note: The last Edison discs were produced at the end of 1929.
How does an old phonograph work?
How does a phonograph work? Sound is collected by a horn that is attached to a diaphragm. The sound causes vibrations in the air that travel down the horn causing the diaphragm to vibrate. The diaphragm is connected to a stylus and pressed into a cylinder covered in wax (or alternatively a thin layer of tin foil).
How does a phonograph play back sound?
The phonograph could record sound and play it back. The receiver consisted of a tin foil wrapped cylinder and a very thin membrane, called a diaphragm, attached to a needle. Sound waves were directed into the diaphragm, making it vibrate. The amplified vibrations played back the recorded sounds.
What records can you play on an Amberola?
Almost any Amberola you are likely to find will be a straight four minute machine, and before we go any farther, I should caution you that the only records you should be playing on these machines (with the exception of the early Amberola I) are the Blue Amberols or the four minute Indestructibles.
What is the difference between Amberola V and Amberola VI?
Amberola VI. Introduced 1913. Earliest version VI (A) was a mid-sized tabletop with the upperworks resembling the Amberola V. Succeeding versions were smaller belt drive machines employing the Fireside motor. The golden oak cases of later versions resemble those of the 30 Amberola. Amberola VIII.
Did Thomas Edison invent the Amberol record?
By 1909 the cylinder business was becoming increasingly moribund, with Edison the only remaining major player in the United States. Ever loyal, however, to his faithful, rural cylinder clientele, Edison introduced a record called the Amberol which extended the playing time from two to four minutes.
When did the Amberola VIII motor come out?
Amberola VIII. Introduced 1913. Belt drive, Fireside motor with Diamond B reproducer. The small golden oak cases resemble those of the 30 Amberola. Amberola X. Introduced 1913.
