Morris music Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 I have been given two Edeophones that are in reasonably good condition and I would like some idea of their history and value. The first is No. 59791 with 56 keys, 6-fold bellows, wooden ends, steel reeds and it is 12-sided, 6.74 inches across the flats with metal buttons. The second is No. 60172 with 48 keys, 6-fold bellows, wooden ends, steel reeds and it is 12-sided but smaller than the other at five and five-eighths inches across the flats. It has what looks like bone or plastic buttons. Both instruments are in reasonable condition and can be played but they are in need of some refurbishment and are both just off concert pitch. The smaller one, in particular, is quite loud and suitable for leading an ensemble. Both have cases but these will need quite a bit of work. I have more pictures and look forward to hearing your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wild Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Does the 56-key instrument have extra notes at the higher end or the lower end of the note range when compared to the 48? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris music Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 The 56 has notes above the 48. The low notes of the two instruments is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wooff Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 It is plain to see the 48k is smaller than normal by the position of the thumb straps and those Edeophone cam lever strap clamps hanging over the top edges. It would be nice to see close ups of the buttons on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris music Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 Here you go. Although the instrument is small the positions of the keys with respect to the thumb and finger rests is pretty-well the same as on my Crabb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wooff Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Thanks for the close up Morris music. Looks like early plastic buttons, some of which had fancy names , one I recall was called 'Erinoid' I think ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_holden Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Geoff Wooff said: Looks like early plastic buttons, some of which had fancy names , one I recall was called 'Erinoid' I think ? I thought they were glass that has become a bit frosted (maybe from polishing with an abrasive cleaner)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 8 hours ago, Geoff Wooff said: Looks like early plastic buttons, some of which had fancy names , one I recall was called 'Erinoid' I think ? Erinoid was the brand name of a casein plastic developed by the Condensed Milk Co. of Ireland/"Erin", manufactured in Stroud, Gloucestershire, from 1914-1980. I've seen a New Model, and an Edeophone, with those buttons before - but they are rare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris music Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 Thank you for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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