New Member looking for help in VA, NC, MD, or WV
Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 11:18 pm
Hi,
I recently became the owner of VV-XI (a) following the death of my mother. It has been passed down through my family. From what I can tell, it was manufactured in 1918 but I don't know a whole lot else about Viictrolas...period. Seems to be in pretty good physical condition. The wood is solid and well preserved. It still plays. All original parts to my knowledge, However, the sound is very muffled. It's hard to make out the words of the music, I guess the speakers need to be replaced? Also, the gears feel like they starting to strip when your crank the handle. Guessing they may need to be replaced too? I
I live in the Richmond, VA area. Is there anyone that the board can recommend in the VA, NC, MD, or WV area that may be able to look at my machine and make any refurbishments or restorations?
I have attached a couple pictures. I appreciate anything else that you all can tell me about this particular model. Thanks in advance.
-Chris
I recently became the owner of VV-XI (a) following the death of my mother. It has been passed down through my family. From what I can tell, it was manufactured in 1918 but I don't know a whole lot else about Viictrolas...period. Seems to be in pretty good physical condition. The wood is solid and well preserved. It still plays. All original parts to my knowledge, However, the sound is very muffled. It's hard to make out the words of the music, I guess the speakers need to be replaced? Also, the gears feel like they starting to strip when your crank the handle. Guessing they may need to be replaced too? I
I live in the Richmond, VA area. Is there anyone that the board can recommend in the VA, NC, MD, or WV area that may be able to look at my machine and make any refurbishments or restorations?
I have attached a couple pictures. I appreciate anything else that you all can tell me about this particular model. Thanks in advance.
-Chris