Edison Phonographs
Edison Opera
This was Edison's premier cylinder phonograph, made for a short time beginning in 1911, later changing name to "Concert" due to patent infringement issues. Phonograph enthusiasts world-wide consider the fine Opera to be an absolute "must" achievement for their collections. Indeed, it adorns the front cover of George Frow's iconic reference book "Edison Cylinder Phonograph Companion".
Oak and mahogany versions have slightly different cabinet hardware; mahogany versions such as this have lifting handles but no lid latches.
The unique features of an Opera are the traversing mandrel and fixed reproducer, and a quiet, belt-less geared drive system, together with a fixed horn supported directly atop the reproducer. The resulting sound was considered to be the very best of it's day, and considering the $90.00 price tag (a small fortune in 1911) it was accessible only to the upper economic classes.
Fitted with a "Diamond A" reproducer, this will play Blue Amberol 4-minute cylinders, which remain commonly available in abundant supply. Also available is an "L" reproducer, which can play wax cylinders as well.
#6165 (sale pending)
Edison Triumph “B”
A nice Triumph Model B, with 2/4-minute gearing and a “K” reproducer, playing through an original wood horn.
#6097
Edison “Concert Polyphone”
A remarkable and historic phonograph, the Concert phonograph was originally used to give demonstration concerts to paying audiences. The Polyphone company, with Edison's license, manufactured dual-reproducer and horn attachments to improve the sound even further. This phonograph has a later made Baker-Polyphone system.
#6065
Edison “Music Master” Horns
We have an inventory of newly-made oak and mahogany Edison horns, beautifully finished and with decals applied. Unfinished oak horns are also in stock. These are exact reproductions suitable for installation and upgrading of your Edison Opera or Triumph. Made in Peru and imported solely by us, these horns are considered to be the best ever made. We offer fast shipping, and each horn is blanket-wrapped and double-boxed, assuring safe arrival to your home.
We also have a limited supply of horn elbows for Operas and Triumphs which will be available only to horn purchasers. Our stock consists of mahogany Opera, oak Cygnet, and some unpainted ones as well.
Please inquire as to availability for your special phonograph.
