Rare Edison "Pitch-Pipe" "Tone Test" Diamond Disc Dealer Jobber Record
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Description
The earliest Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph dealers were issued single-sided TUNING TEST DIAMOND DISC records. These records were intended to be used along with a tuning fork or a pitch pipe to set the proper playing speed on Edison Diamond Disc phonographs in their store. The dealer would play this record then strike an appropriate tuning fork (or use an appropriate pitch pipe) and then adjust the turntable speed on their Edison Diamond Disc phonographs until the tone of the record matched the tone of the tuning fork or pitch pipe. This way the phonograph would be playing for customers at the Edison factory recommended speed of 82 RPM.. Edison "jobber" Diamond Disc records are quite uncommon. I have been buying and selling 78's for 40+ years and this is the first example I have seen.
Depending on your phonograph spindle, the spindle hole made need to be lightly reamed (the spindle hole on Edison Dimond Disc records can sometimes swell)
Original record: we do not sell any reproductions.
What you see in the photographs is exactly what you bidding on. Almost all of our items are pre-owned and are sold "as is". Normal wear on vintage and antique items should be expected. We will do our best to describe any wear, defects or other issues, if any, within the item description and visually with photos. Before bidding, please feel free to email us with any questions.
I use the internationally recognized VJM record grading system for 78's.
N-. Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
E+. Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E. Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
E-. Still shiny but without the luster of a new record, few light scratches.
V+. In average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced.
V. Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V-. Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.
G+. Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
G. Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
G-. Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.
F. Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P. Unplayable.
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