Here is what $200.00 and 4 hours of driving gets you

Django · Post by **Django** » Sun Mar 04, 2018 7:50 pm

I saw this on Craigslist this morning, an American Walnut Victrola VV-120, (same as a late VV-XVI). I was the first to respond, so I got first shot. The finish is original. The wood is book-matched nicely figured American Walnut. The motor is quiet and strong. The plating and finish are excellent. I bought it from a non-collector that told me that his father-in-law enjoyed it, but he had no use for it. I eagerly paid him his asking price. I am partial to Walnut and Oak, so for me, this was a very nice opportunity. Maybe not the rarest machine around, but I love it just the same.

Please excuse the poor lighting and iphone photos.

Post by **Edisonfan** » Sun Mar 04, 2018 8:08 pm

You got a bargain my friend.

Post by **audiophile102** » Sun Mar 04, 2018 8:21 pm

Well worth the time and money. I would have jumped on it too. Congratulations. It's quite beautiful.

travisgreyfox · Post by **travisgreyfox** » Sun Mar 04, 2018 8:23 pm

Nice! And you got a key to boot! Congrats on finding a nice machine in the wild.

De Soto Frank · Post by **De Soto Frank** » Sun Mar 04, 2018 8:28 pm

A nice machine is a nice machine... and this one is VERY nice!

Congratulations !

That finish looks almost mint.

Keep it away from heat and sunlight.

You did very well.

(Not too long ago, I spent that amount, and 8 hours driving RT to pick-up a "nice, but not quite so nice" VV-XIV in red mahogany...)

Post by **gramophone-georg** » Sun Mar 04, 2018 10:21 pm

I think you did OK!

Victor VII · Post by **Victor VII** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:16 am

Congrats! What a lucky opportunity for such a magnificent machine! For me, American Walnut Victrola's are under-appreciated gems. Although most of us recognize and appreciate Circassian walnut machines, they can sometimes be a bit idiosyncratic or even over-the-top. The warmer hues and interesting graining of the American Walnut pieces gives them an un-equaled and reliable richness and elegance. Even at more commonly seen price levels, the American Walnut machines seem to me to be a very good investment.

OrthoSean · Post by **OrthoSean** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:29 am

Nice! I scored something similar yet not quite as well this weekend. I'll start another thread on it at some point today. That Walnut really pops!

Congrats!

Sean

dutchman · Post by **dutchman** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:37 am

Beauty no doubt about it......Bill K

gemering · Post by **gemering** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 3:36 pm

I love it!

Looks great.

Gene

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