Hello I think there were both German & French puck machines made with a mermaid / sirene. They have no gearing for the reproducers to track so theoretically the 2/4 minute cylinder is not an issue, though they were intended for 2 minute wax. The stylus may not work on a 4 minute. The stylus sits in the groove and is carried across the cylinder. The cylinder needs to be fairly horizontal, and there are some pucks with a Level (bubble in a glass tube so that you see when the cylinder is horizontal.
I have seen at www.romfi.com under music reproduction > Phonograph-Cylinder > Puck Phonographs > all models there are about 10 different machines there - 2 with mermaids. Prices depend of course on a lot of different criteria, but a mermaid puck complete, in fairly good condition - I have seen at around $ 500. thanks > >I ran across two German made (I think) Puck cylinder phonographs that have >a >cast iron base. Trying learn more about them before I consider buying them. >Did they play 2 minute or 4 minute? Are they rare? Am I correct in thinking >they are German made? Anyone have a general idea as to what I should offer >to pay for them? They do work. Any information would be very helpful. > >Thanks much! >-jeff >:) > > >_______________________________________________ >Phono-L mailing list >Phono-L@oldcrank.org >http://oldcrank.org/mailman/listinfo/phono-l _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.com/
