Brunswick model 210 finish options

[antique1973]

Does anyone know if this model came in walnut as a finish option? This
looks like walnut but it might be brown mahogany, hard to tell. This reproducer looks
odd too, shouldn't it have an Ultona?

[larryh]

It doesn't exactly strike me as a walnut finish or wood but the photos are not too clear. It may just be a type of brown like many machines were produced in. The reproducer is brunswick and I think the ads refer to it as Ultona but If I recall right its a cheaper latter version?


Larry

[antique1973]

It doesn't exactly strike me as a walnut finish or wood but the photos are not too clear. It may just be a type of brown like many machines were produced in. The reproducer is brunswick and I think the ads refer to it as Ultona but If I recall right its a cheaper latter version?


Larry

Thanks Larry. I am going to see it this weekend. It has a non working motor so I
figure I can practice working on the springs if I end up buying it. My second machine ever was a
117. I was clueless back then so I sprayed WD40 on the barrels thinking it would help.

[antique1973]

Its not mahogany since the grain is irregular. Some other wood with a dark stain.
The tonearm is in great shape with a freely swiveling reproducer. The volume control
knob is missing. Found out that one of the springs is broken in two places so I have
one on order. The cabinet has some blemishes but the grille is "mint" surprisingly.
The motor is missing as it is sitting in my shed at the moment.

[gramophoneshane]

Pretty sure it's walnut.
The only reason I think so is because the other day I came across this 1930 clearance ad for my Madrid.

brunswick madrid 1930.png (91.31 KiB) Viewed 2206 times

And here's a couple pictures of the Madrids wood grain. The first pic is of the top, and the second is of the doors. The decorative panels are obviously in "figured walnut", but I assume the rest is also walnut, but just a different cut of veneer, probably from the straight sections of the trunk.
I'd always wondered what veneer was used for the Madrid, so I was pleased to finally know (along with the original price/s here in Oz)

[dennman6]

[quote="antique1973"]"Found out that one of the springs is broken in two places so I have
one on order"

Not sure if I should ask in this section, but I'd be interested in your source for springs. My Credenza thumps a little as it plays, so I know there's "work" ahead. My "collection" consists of the Credenza, a VTLA, XIV, XVI, a pair of Xs, a Columbia "lowboy", & a Brunswick 106 portable. I'd like to know a good source for springs, for a future "time of need":)

[JerryVan]

A thumping spring does not need to be replaced. Just clean it and regrease it.

New Springs can be bought from Ron Sitko. Do a Google search for him.

[OrthoSean]

Easier yet, just call him: 518-371-8549 between 7 and 10 PM EST. He doesn't have email, his prices are the best around and he's a great guy to deal with.

Sean

[antique1973]

Pretty sure it's walnut.
The only reason I think so is because the other day I came across this 1930 clearance ad for my Madrid.

brunswick madrid 1930.png

And here's a couple pictures of the Madrids wood grain. The first pic is of the top, and the second is of the doors. The decorative panels are obviously in "figured walnut", but I assume the rest is also walnut, but just a different cut of veneer, probably from the straight sections of the trunk.
I'd always wondered what veneer was used for the Madrid, so I was pleased to finally know (along with the original price/s here in Oz)

Brunswick walnut 003.JPG

Brunswick walnut 004.JPG

Thanks for the info Shane. Apparently Brunswick used a darker stain for their walnut than Victor.

[antique1973]

"Found out that one of the springs is broken in two places so I have
one on order"

Not sure if I should ask in this section, but I'd be interested in your source for springs. My Credenza thumps a little as it plays, so I know there's "work" ahead. My "collection" consists of the Credenza, a VTLA, XIV, XVI, a pair of Xs, a Columbia "lowboy", & a Brunswick 106 portable. I'd like to know a good source for springs, for a future "time of need":)

I got my spring from George Vollema but Ron is another source as mentioned. Thumping is just bad grease
and requires cleaning and re-greasing.