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Quite a few at this one! I wouldn't mind having that Vic 4. :)

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I like the cabinet on this one (although I'm sure some might feel it's a bit "vanilla" 8-) for their tastes...)

Can anyone discern from the auction picture which manufacture/machine it may be?
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There's one lidded tabletop cylinder player that resembles an Amberola 50, but isn't an Edison product. Anyone know the brand? Thanks.
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It looks like maybe a Lakeside? Not positive though. It looks to be in good condition. Although all of the phonographs at the auction look to be in good shape.
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Bedplate decal looks like it may be a U.S. from Cleveland.
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JohnM wrote:Bedplate decal looks like it may be a U.S. from Cleveland.
Yep - the lid decal is a U.S. The company made machines & records for M-W (Lakeside) too.

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Tinkerbell wrote:I like the cabinet on this one (although I'm sure some might feel it's a bit "vanilla" 8-) for their tastes...)

Can anyone discern from the auction picture which manufacture/machine it may be?
Definitely an off brand. The oak is attractive but the doors of the record compartment are a giveaway- on a higher quality machine the grain patterns would match. Still it's probably decently built (the tone arm is a very good Heineman) and the oak grain makes it more interesting than it would be in Mahogany. A machine like this is great for a beginner who wants something pretty.
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estott wrote:
Tinkerbell wrote:I like the cabinet on this one (although I'm sure some might feel it's a bit "vanilla" 8-) for their tastes...)

Can anyone discern from the auction picture which manufacture/machine it may be?
Definitely an off brand. The oak is attractive but the doors of the record compartment are a giveaway- on a higher quality machine the grain patterns would match. Still it's probably decently built (the tone arm is a very good Heineman) and the oak grain makes it more interesting than it would be in Mahogany. A machine like this is great for a beginner who wants something pretty.
Thank you for the information... and a good tip for me to remember on the grain pattern! :rose:
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