I purchased this Victrola VV 8-12 a couple of weeks ago. The tone arm back bracket was in very bad shape and it had to be replaced. But when I open the rear panel I found that the metal connector that goes between the tone arm and horn was in pieces. I tried to find it here on the forum, but no one had it so I had to made it myself. Here are some pictures of the final product and also a couple of videos so you can hear it play. What do you think?
YouTube Videos:
https://youtu.be/JGwH50dcz3k Jean Sablon "La Valse Au Village"
https://youtu.be/YX1Yl6aJnQQ George Duning / Morris Stoloff – Theme From "Picnic"
https://youtu.be/F1cb9Mtuv7g Dinah Shore "Eternally"
Victrola VV 8-12 (new acquisition)
- dennislpr
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- Victor V
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Re: Victrola VV 8-12 (new acquisition)
I think it sounds very good. It seems to handle those later production 78s very well. It will probably sound even better--more bass presence--with some good condition Orthophonic or Viva-Tonal discs.
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Re: Victrola VV 8-12 (new acquisition)
Amazing fabrication! Keep 'em spinning--this is what restoration is all about!
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Re: Victrola VV 8-12 (new acquisition)
Here are two more Youtube videos of it playing a Victor Orthophonic Record and a Columbia Viva-tonal Record.
https://youtu.be/nvZKYWUGuBw Las Tenazas (?Como va a ser?) (The Pincers)
https://youtu.be/qeIG653UAaQ Novaya Zizn. Waltz
https://youtu.be/nvZKYWUGuBw Las Tenazas (?Como va a ser?) (The Pincers)
https://youtu.be/qeIG653UAaQ Novaya Zizn. Waltz
- AZ*
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Re: Victrola VV 8-12 (new acquisition)
You did a great job. It is imperative that all connections are sealed and tight (no air leaks). I own a number of Orthophonics and the connections from the soundbox to the horn must be as airtight as possible. About 30 years ago, I acquired a beat up Credenza. I had read about how great they were, but the sound was disappointing until I opened the back, found a loose connection and fixed it. What an amazing difference! You have done the same thing with your 8-12. I even wrote an article for the MAPS ITG on this subject a number of years ago.
Enjoy your machine!
Enjoy your machine!
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- Jwb88
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Re: Victrola VV 8-12 (new acquisition)
Fantastic job! Sounds great to me. Always makes me happy to see skilled people making replacement parts/repairs.
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Re: Victrola VV 8-12 (new acquisition)
AWESOME repair! GREAT sound! One day I’ll get my VV 8-4 sounding that good.
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Re: Victrola VV 8-12 (new acquisition)
Nice workmanship. Looks great even though it will not be seen under normal circumstances. Cheers, Russie
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Re: Victrola VV 8-12 (new acquisition)
Here are some pictures of the machine as well, thank you for all the great comments.
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Re: Victrola VV 8-12 (new acquisition)
It truly is a beautiful machine, and your craftsmanship is excellent!