Edison C-2 phonograph

Here is an 1928 Edison C-2 phonograph, a very deluxe and expensive machine at its time ($495.00 not including tubes). It's one of the earliest electric phonographs, most at the time were still mechanical spring driven devices. The electronics were primitive compared to what was available just a few years later, notice the 60 cycle "hum". The considerable "rumble" is due to the ¼ inch thickness of the record. This machine will also play standard 78rpm records. In October of 1929 Edison announced the closing of his record division. This record was scheduled for release in November 1929 and is the last "dance" diamond disc.

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Music

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• 1920s
• phonograph
• Edison
• Diamond
• disc
• 1928
• 1929
• electric
• vintage
• antique
• jazz

[avajvibj]

I have a relative that has one of these. I wanted to offer them money for it but am having a difficult time finding its worth. Any ideas?

[80rpm]

These machines are quite rare and a lot depends on condition. A couple of years ago one sold on eBay for $1,500.00. That would be a good ball park estimate for one in good condition.

[80rpm]

The sound is of its era, there is a slight 60 cycle hum and diamond discs rumble a little because they are so thick, but I enjoy hearing records exactly as they sounded in 1928 and 1929. I have over 300 electric diamond disc.

[paulcirc]

I'm not exactly sure why you say the thickness of the discs causes the rumble. The rumble most likely comes from the turntable. The needles are sensitive to up and down motions in the Edison hill and dale system, and the vibrations of the turntable make those motions. When stereo came in, turntables had to become much quieter, since stereo cartridges, like Edison pickups are sensitive to all vibrations - back and forth and up and down.

[Epc100]

This is a wonderful machine with early marconi electric amplification.

However, electric motor drives actually predate mechanical ones. They were first battery powered cylinder players in the 1880s by Edison as mechanical spring drives were at first too weak. All the coin operated salons used electric motors. Early home machines in the 1900s came with a choice of mechanical or DC Electric motors.

[ednayarkspay]

You have "2" "C" it "2" believe it!

[cv5600]

Love hearing that Campus Rush! Thanks for the posting.

[Moooperator]

Wow! That is about as perfect machine as you could hope for! There is just something special about the Electric DD! They really fill a room up with sound. I've got the top of the line spring driven DD machine - Beethoven sadly my collection of electrics is just 8... you are blessed!

[darksound1973]

Charles was a business manager of the company but Theodor was an inventor, and engineer and they both had a lot to do with electrical recording development.

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[edisonphonographs]

I never knew that thoedore did anything for the edison company. Wasn't it charles that took over the buisness afte Edison retired?

Thanks