1916 American Walnut Vic-XVI

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Re: 1916 American Walnut Vic-XVI

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"G" suffix would definitely have Exhibition as original equipment; see http://www.victor-victrola.com/XVI.htm

What's the serial number on your machine?

General rule is: "fat" tone arm, no. 2. "Skinny" arm, Exhibition. From your photo, looks like yours has the skinny, but it's hard to tell from here.

Somebody in Carbondale had some money to spend. Town was a railroad center (Delaware & Hudson) because of the anthracite industry; it's situated near the northeastern extremity of the Northern anthracite field.

Lovely machine!

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Re: 1916 American Walnut Vic-XVI

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Congratulations, beautiful machine!
These are wonderful large victrolas.

I believe that the Exhibition reproducer is correct as others have stated.

Here is a pic of my 1915 VV-XVI model H.

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Absolutely stunning:)) Goosebumps:))

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Re: 1916 American Walnut Vic-XVI

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My memory isn’t what it used to be! It’s an ‘H’ iteration, not a ‘G’!
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And here’s the duster that came with it.
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Re: 1916 American Walnut Vic-XVI

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JohnM wrote:My memory isn’t what it used to be! It’s an ‘H’ iteration, not a ‘G’!
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And here’s the duster that came with it.
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Nice duster! I have a black one that simply reads "Velvaloid Record Cleaner". Oh, yeah, nice machine too! ;)

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Re: 1916 American Walnut Vic-XVI

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What does the paper label say? The one located inside the upper record compartment on the left side.

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Re: 1916 American Walnut Vic-XVI

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Skihawx wrote:What does the paper label say? The one located inside the upper record compartment on the left side.
Sorry that it’s taken me so long to reply! Been busy! Here’s the label:
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