I might be able to grab a little vv1-4. I have to say I am completely unfamiliar with these. I should be able to get it under $50, I needs some cleaning etc. What do y'all think?
As always thanks for any info!
T
Victor vv1-4 ?
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- Victor V
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Re: Victor vv1-4 ?
Are you sure it's a VV-1-4? Those almost never turn up. Here's the information about it -- http://www.victor-victrola.com/1-4.htm
(Note, the example shown on the Victor-Victrola page has the incorrect reproducer. It should have a Victor No. 4 reproducer.)
If it IS a VV-1-4, I'd grab it for $50!
OrthoFan
If it IS a VV-1-4, I'd grab it for $50!
OrthoFan
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Re: Victor vv1-4 ?
It was! She had already sold it, VV1-4 for $50. Neat looking little machine.
Thanks for the information,.
T
Thanks for the information,.
T
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Re: Victor vv1-4 ?
What a shame, but, many thanks for posting the photo!ts_13 wrote:It was! She had already sold it, VV1-4 for $50. T
Up until a few years ago, the VV-1-4 was one of those mystery models about which practically NOTHING was known--no photos, no illustrations. Your photo confirms--along with some that I found today, online--that the VV-1-4 was fitted with a pre-1925 style (goose neck) Victor tone arm along with the #4 sound box. One would have thought that Victor would have used the same style tapered (swan neck) arm fitted to the VV-1-70, but I guess they were still shunting off their older components to the export market.
Here are a few more photos -- https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/ ... clnk&gl=us
Based on the photo of the underside of the cabinet, there was really no attempt to install a tapered horn (or even a horn, really...) --
-- As with the early model VV-IV, the motor was suspended in the "horn" chamber. It couldn't have sounded that great; certainly nowhere near as good as the VV-1-70.
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Re: Victor vv1-4 ?
Interesting... I just received an email from an address I didn't recognize with no message or name--just a jump to this craigslist ad for a VV-1-4:
https://nwga.craigslist.org/atq/d/victo ... 82614.html
This one has a faux mahogany finish --
The sound box seems to be in very good condition with no visible signs of pot metal deterioration.
OrthoFan
https://nwga.craigslist.org/atq/d/victo ... 82614.html
This one has a faux mahogany finish --
The sound box seems to be in very good condition with no visible signs of pot metal deterioration.
OrthoFan
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Re: Victor vv1-4 ?
HA! I saw this as well! I was just getting ready to send you a link. Not a terrible price if you are in Georgia.
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Just for kicks, here's some photos of mine;
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Re: Victor vv1-4 ?
Here's my VV 1-4. It's in very good condition and sounds great.
"No matter where you go, there you are"
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Re: Victor vv1-4 ?
Seems like quite a few are turning up.
Can anyone confirm whether the #4 sound box is brass or pot metal? The ones in the photos posted seem to be in very good condition with no signs of swelling or cracking.
Thanks,
OF
Can anyone confirm whether the #4 sound box is brass or pot metal? The ones in the photos posted seem to be in very good condition with no signs of swelling or cracking.
Thanks,
OF
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Re: Victor vv1-4 ?
Here is a close up of a brass 4 ....I had three of these and sold one before listening to it