1928 Victor Victrola Record Player- VV 4-20 Condition: Used Time left: 3d 23h | Tuesday, 10:35 AM Starting bid: US $200.00 [ 0 bids ] Bid Amount Enter US $200.00 or more Price: US $350.00 No Interest if paid in full in 6 mo on $99+* Add to Watchlist Pickup: Free local pickup from Parker, Colorado, United States. I was very pleased with FYLP Restorations. There are many collectors interested in "High Fidelity", "microgroove", and "stereo" come from records and The simple, basic machine sold for $60. A phenolic resin varnish called Condensite was applied to the core, and then the disc was stamped in the record press. Electrical recording was developed by Western Electric, although a primitive electrical process was developed by Orlando R. Marsh, owner and founder of Autograph Records. The Victor Talking Machine Company had a gradual entry into the industry. Postal address / Shipping address It isn't considered to be an "antique phonograph", although it may be different brands of phonographs made from the late 1800's up until the Still, the phonographs and discs were touted as being acoustically better than those of the competitors. FREE delivery Wed, Jan 11. Like other antique forms, it is expected that the condition of most of these record players shows signs of aging. inexpensively duplicated by pressing them from a master disc, similar Thoughts of moving pictures with sound led the company to develop an Ediscope which featured still pictures with narration. The Department of War never purchased any, but individual units bought them, some taking them overseas. Correspondence files containing curriculum vita may be restricted due to past practice of including Social Security Numbers. 368 Clinton Street In most cases also the pickup coil is open and has to be rewound. needle will destroy the record grooves, and the machine is not designed to 1980's. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. There are rare and valuable models, to be sure, but they are few and FREE delivery Jan 13 - 17. The history and We are the industry leader in RCA 45 player repair and the under the dash car 45 record players. late-production versions, the sound was greatly improved via the introduction of a re-entrant (folded) design, resulting in better bass response. far between. plenty of good reading material is available online. . First, they proposed using flat discs rather than waxed cylinders; thereafter, they modified the size of the sound players to be smaller and compact. See the The Edison cabinets were deemed to be less attractive than the Victrolas, and customers were required to buy Edison discs only for Edison players, since they were not compatible with other players. this appears to be the most likely scenario. These special Ares include the stylus, turntable, tonearm, and cartridge. All Listings filter applied; . The value of an antique is directly dependent on its current condition. hidden behind "tone doors" on the front, portables, ornate cabinets and powerful motors of the previous generation of Victrolas, production line. as a marketing catch-word on some of their products up until the late 1970's; The most effective method of getting the accurate market value of an antique piece is through comparison. Original Price CHF13.94 cylinder record (right) was the original invention of Thomas Edison in 1877, and However, parched revenues in the record industry caused by the mushrooming new medium of radio soon forced both Victor and Columbia to begin experimental electrical recording.[1]. In the last ten years, audiophiles and music enthusiasts have developed a thing for antique record players and vinyl records. As time progressed, new manufacturers came into the scene. New Power Cord How many are still in existence at the moment? It uses RCA's Radiola 18, introduced on April 1928 as one of the first AC powered radios and one of the last TRF (Tuned Radio-Frequency) receivers, together with a Victor Electrola gramophone. These data plates can be found beside or on the motorboard, under the turntable, or on the side of the external horns. The discs were expensive to make because of the complicated chemical processes used for them. You can lift the turntable to access this information. For pedants only: It was founded in 1901 by machinist and Something went wrong. is common to find Consolette models with serial numbers as high as 40000 with Meanwhile, the Victor Company produced a number of popular disc phonographs, and as a consequence, Edisons phonograph business never regained its former prominence. The coil is tiny (12x10x3 mm, pict.44), and in order to accommodate a coil that has about 80 Ohms DC resistance and 200 Ohms impedance, gauge 40 wire is used. Columbia Records, an Edison competitor, had stopped marketing cylinders in 1912. Many people come to this site via Google or Yahoo looking for information on boatload. By 1916, demand increased for console cabinets to house the disc players. This website is The console has been distributed in Canada (if not even manufactured) by the well-known piano manufacturer Mason & Risch ("The Home of the Victrola") in Toronto (pict.25). partners. numbers less than 5000) will have been produced with duplicate serial numbers; It is virtually completely functional, simply requires 2 parts. Name changed to "4-3" and turntable enlarged to 12" in the Spring of 1926. on this website if you wish to learn Once you are sure of the authenticity of the Victrola record player, you can begin the process of judging the market price or value. In addition, the large cabinet housing the sound horns had enough space to store records and other record player accessories. This exciting invention was patented and dubbed the Victor-Victrola in no time and doled out to interested customers for less than $300 (equivalent to almost $6,000 today). larger cabinet with a modern, high-quality appearance (picture on right). Electric Alliance Stores, a company that today is Translink (pict.30). VV 4-1 page for more information. These machines are not covered on this website. became much lighter to reduce record wear. The term "orthophonic" had previously been used in connection with speech therapy; an 1870 book mentions a therapist who "devised a series of orthophonic exercises to restore the harmony between nervous action and the organs of articulation. reasonable care. A few Victrolas are labeled with model names rather than roman numerals. After this, discs and disc players, most notably the Victrolas, began to dominate the market. Currently, the demand for these machines is relatively low, so well suggest that you exercise patience until you find the best price for your devices. Asides from brick-and-mortar stores, you can also purchase these machines online. A does not mean any old phonograph. Most Victrolas are not Franais Espaol The design of the Orthophonic was informed by progress in telephony and transmission-line theory. Binghamton, NY 13905. It's hard to sell them unless you are willing to do a lot of This piece is available on Etsy. 78 RPM Berliner record format remained However, if you have a Victrola that is highly unusual and desirable, you may be lucky to make big bucks in no time. Even if you aren't interested in improve. As the years progressed, Johnsons staff grew by the numbers, and numerous features were added, removed, or improved on record players. Victrola Empire Signature 6-in-1 Wood Mid Century Modern Bluetooth Record Player with 3-Speed Turntable, CD, Cassette Player and Radio (Renewed) 4.4 (138) $28735. In late December 1925, a grille cloth flat disc record was designed and manufactured by Emile Berliner 1928 Victor Scroll 78/Coon-Sanders Orchestra. About my Radiogram: phonographs made from Orthophonic models may have suffered from the perception of being cheaply made These Original Price CHF294.49 The Victor Talking Machine Company introduced the 1-1 in April 1925. electrically-powered versions and a host of others (a few examples shown below). Need help with shipping your radio, phonograph or Turntable? Only 4 left in stock - order soon. "Repair exceeded my expectations. The radio's tuning escutcheon has the shape as used in the Radiola 17, but is inscribed as a Radiola without number supplied to Victor Talking Machine (pict.32). Have a dust cover for covering the machine when it is not in use. While our goal is to keep all of the pieces we work on as original as possible, sometimes the parts are just not available anymore. Crank works well. Condition. That is, the device could be powered with hand cranks and electricity. By 1924, business began to sour with the advent of competition from radio. Please return to the Like the 2-60, it came with a single spring motor and gold hardware. pre-Orthophonic machines were later sent to Latin America as 'export' models, since Take advantage of our high level of expertise offered to the public. When the old Victrola record players were first introduced, those turntables were some seriously cutting-edge tech.. It all began when Berliner asked a New Jersey shop owner, Eldridge Johnson, to develop and produce an affordable spring-wound motor for his record player. 10" turntable, single-spring motor. In early 1928. Early electrical recordings sounded harsh when played on the acoustic phonographs of the day, which had been designed by trial and error, had highly "colored" frequency response, and emphasized higher frequencies. Auto brake added at s/n 39501. By the spring of 1926, the Consolette name was changed to the VV 4-3, you own a Victor Consolette / 4-3? FYLP Restorations also specializes in phonograph and record player repair. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. was added to cover the Consolette's horn opening, the turntable size was Up for sale is a very nice and very rare 1928 VictorModel VE 10-35X Orthophonic Electrola Phonographwith Record Changer . Two doors were added to conceal the sound horns and serve as a remote for the sound volume. Quality wasn't the greatest in early years, but over time, The aim was to produce a superior-sounding disc that would outperform the rivals' shellac records, which were prone to wear and warping. In the summer of 1929, the Edison company gave in to the popular trend and introduced the Edison Portable Disc Phonograph with New Edison Needle Records, offering both the Diamond Discs and the new needle records simultaneously. both sides. Switzerland | English (US) | (CHF), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. As described well packed fast shipping 5 star seller thanks, Two Berliner Trademark Phono turntables (#295535852062), Berliner record clamp and rear clamp REPRO (#295535845782), Yet another 1st Class Item has arr a month early-A V big Thankyou for listing WW & combined Shipping 1/2 way around the World-the 2nd or 3rd item can almost travel free.i hope to shop again =********** Star's, Two Berliner Trademark phonograph handcrank REPRO (#295499085440). It is important to note that some metal tags may include their retailers or dealers logo. In the first decade of the 1900s, most available phonographs were crude. It wasnt until Victor partnered with the RCA that things brightened up again. Millions of This "Orthophonic Victrola VV.I-70" disc phonograph was manufactured in the USA in 1926 by the Victor Company. Very few pieces were manufactured. Aylsworth molded phenol and formaldehyde mixed with wood-flour and a solvent into a heat-resistant disc. FOR SALE: Vintage 1928 Victor Victrola Model VV 4-70 Orthophonic Phonograph (Working) Watch Report This Ad Item #649717115 Info: Vintage 1928 Victor Victrola Model VV 4-70 Orthophonic Phonograph (Working) Reply to Ad Give Feedback on This Seller Share | Description Sponsored post - log in to remove this ad. In order to bolster claims of superiority, Edison claimed that his records could be played 1,000 times without wear. The Victor Talking It appeared that the company had finally found a profitable outlet. cylinder record (right) was the original invention of Thomas Edison in 1877, and Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Victor or Victrola to play anything but 78 RPM records. Or fastest delivery Thu, Jan 12. their ID tags, serialized as usual, but were then placed 'on-hold' for shipment You won't find it here. The combination was recognized instantly as a major step forward in sound reproduction. To get a realistic idea of a record players market price, we advise you to log into an online marketplace like eBay and run a filtered search on the model youre working with. (20% off), Sale Price CHF9.76 For one, the record players became less noisy, a tapered tonearm was used, and better soundbox designs were adopted. record is played. It comes in a wonderful . If youre a novice collector less than 50 years old and living in the city with no prerequisite knowledge of recorded music history, chances are youve never heard of or seen Victrola Record players. Victor's 7-26 was a fairly popular radio/phonograph combination, introduced late in 1928 but discontinued already half a year later. By 1901, the company was reopened and named the Victor Talking Machine Company, AKA The Victor. which in late 1925 were still available from any dealer at half-price, Please brand "The Berliner Gramophone Company". Antique Victor Record Player; RCA 45 Record Player; see all. Learn more. The but it was never a big seller. force in the phonograph marketplace, relying on the 78 RPM Berliner record Please contact sales to inquire about Enterprise Dealer opportunities. (The Library of Congress copy is incomplete and, unfortunately, lacks Case's performance.). Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. still being produced today. Some of these paper stickers have fallen off or become damaged over the years. The Edison Company had been fully devoted to cylinder phonographs, but, concerned with discs' rising popularity, Edison associates began developing their own disc player and discs in secret. of How many collectors are interested in it? Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. Based on the location of these horns, the strength of a sound could easily be altered by opening or closing the door further. . This type of Victrola is also known as an Electrola. It was produced in the 1920s for a short period. Through aggressive and savvy management, Victor eventually became the dominant Thanks Scott! to a printing press, and it offered the advantage of having music available on Victor Talking Machine Company advertisement, Last edited on 18 September 2022, at 00:15, Victor Talking Machine Company: Electrical recording era, Youtube video: Victor Orthophonic Vicrola, Credenza model, playing "No More Worryin" by Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Victor_Orthophonic_Victrola&oldid=1110853621, This page was last edited on 18 September 2022, at 00:15. It was a significantly modernized machine from its predecessor, with a sleeker low-profile wood case, an angle-mounted crank, and an Orthophonic soundbox. Production for these One notices that the horn of the 2-55 is made from the . The first phonographwas invented in 1877. Magnificent 1930-40 Victor Electrola Radio-phonograph, Complete & Origin. Edison first developed a disc phonograph in 1878. If youre lucky enough to find one in perfect condition, check the bottom left for the licensing date. This company, which consisted of bright thinkers at the time, successfully built on existing record player designs to create a record player which has its sound horn within the cabinet. These tiny particles get into the various parts of the record players and cause damage. The evolution of the Victrola record players began when Emile Berliner produced a flat phonograph record. became brittle after pressing, but provided acceptable durability given understanding what "Victrolas" and antique phonographs are all about.
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