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Post by maroongem on Oct 24, 2006 12:49:34 GMT -5
Hi All! I thought I'd share my most recent acquisition that I snagged last weekend at the Wayne show. I really needed another Amberola like a hole in the head, but I just couldn't pass this up as it was in oak and all the Vs I've seen or owned in the past were in mahogany. The machine is unrestored and the finish is about 90%, so I'm debating as to whether it gets a "fluff n' buff. I've always felt that the V was the best table model in the Amberola series. The motor was unique and completely gear driven(and not noisy like the VI!) Now, to find a place for it.......................................... Bill
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Post by neophone on Oct 24, 2006 14:39:32 GMT -5
Bill,
Congrats, that's a very handsome machine!
Regards, J.
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Post by rocky on Oct 24, 2006 18:35:35 GMT -5
Bill, beautiful machine! You can never have too many Edison machines! Hope you enjoy it. Rocky
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Post by maroongem on Oct 25, 2006 6:50:53 GMT -5
Thanks, John. Now, can I interest you in a gently used Amberola 50 ?? ;D
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Post by maroongem on Oct 25, 2006 6:52:32 GMT -5
No, you never can own too many, but to paraphrase the Taco Bell dog, "I think we need a bigger house!"
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Post by rocky on Oct 25, 2006 14:05:01 GMT -5
Bill, there's a house for sale two doors away from me. You can move in, then I can have a neighbor who appreciates good music! Rocky
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Post by maroongem on Oct 27, 2006 6:10:14 GMT -5
What? And give up being only 3 miles from work? ?
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Post by gramophoneshane on Oct 27, 2006 19:46:26 GMT -5
Very nice!!! You can send that one down to oz when your finished with it ;D
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steve
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Post by steve on Nov 4, 2006 12:26:08 GMT -5
I have heard that because of the fly wheel, the gears, and the reproducer and horn it is the best sounding of the Amberola phonos, not including the I and III.
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Post by maroongem on Nov 4, 2006 19:02:31 GMT -5
Steve.
I have had a few of these pass through my hands over the years(all mahogany though) and I would have to agree that this is definitely on a par with the !B,III,Opera (all the same basic motors save for the horn stanchion) motor though unique in it's design. The 1A was still a belt driven motor and doesn't have the consistency of the all gear driven motor. That being said, I wouldn't trade my 1A for the moon!!!!
Bill
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Post by maroongem on Nov 4, 2006 19:04:21 GMT -5
Hahaha! Ok gramophoneshane, but I fear you will have to stand in line for it!!!
Bill
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