From a 1910 Edison that plays 4-minute wax cylinders to a modern Victrola suitcase record player with Bluetooth, BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL has a fine collection of record players, all in working order.
This 1910 Edison is hand-cranked, wind-up, and uses 4-minute wax cylinders. It works but has no horn.
4-minute wax cylinders
In 1908, Edison introduced the wax Amberol cylinder, boasting double the number of grooves on an equivalently sized wax cylinder and hence a playing time twice as long as that of the Gold-Moulded cylinder. In the coming decade, the four-minute, 200 TPI (threads-per-inch) cylinder would replace the previous industry standard of two-minute, 100 TPI cylinders. (For identification purposes, Edison Amberols, as opposed to Edison Gold-Moulded cylinders, are marked with the “4M” designation, followed by the recording number.) Although this new groove pitch allowed for a wider range of musical and expressive potential, it seems that many of the songs, marches, and vaudeville skits of the earlier cylinder era were simply given a facelift—a new verse here, a verbal or non-musical interlude there—in order to meet the longer time requirements of the new cylinder medium.
from Cylinders Library
1920s Floor Standing VV240 Victrola Talking Machine
The 1970s offered a wide range of record players, including this General Electric Solid State Child’s Portable Record Player. It plays 45s.
1970s Lloyd’s Stereo System offering 8-track, AM/FM radio, and plays 16, 45, 33, and 78 rpm.
1970s Admiral Stereophonic Record Player that folds up to carry.
And this newer Victrola suitcase, record player with Bluetooth and plays 45s and 33s.
Records are making a comeback. So whether you love an antique Edison with wax cylinders or a modern Victrola with Bluetooth, we might have just what you’re looking for. Stop in soon and take a peek. We’re here…and we’re watchin’ for ya!
