New (To me)Victor E

[Phono-Phan]

I recently was able to purchase another extended arm Victor for the collection. It is a Victor E. The horn is a bit banged up and might have to be sent to John Duffy for him to work his magic. Surprisingly, it isn't too front heavy and quite stable. I already have the extended arm M and MS. Does anyone know if the extended arm bracket was available for the Victor R? I have seen larger horn set ups on the Victor R but not with the extension bracket.

[Jerry B.]

Very interesting. An extended arm Victor has never come my way in 40+ years of collecting. Jerry Blais

[outune]

Hi-- I got my first and only extended arm machine a couple years ago-- A nice "M". (picture attached) Does the "E" use the same tone arm (20 ½")and support arm extension(9 inch)?? Is the support arm that attaches to the case a bit longer than a standard support arm??? Finally-- Would the "E" have the same horn as the "M"?

Thanks-
Brad Abell

[mcgravy]

Nice machines! Thanks for sharing. I've only seen one extended arm machine for sale but was unable to get it. That's quite something to have three of them.

[Phono-Phan]

Brad,
To answer your questions, the regular E(both pre-dog and dog label) have support arms around 8". I do have extended horn E's(pre-dog and dog label) that have support arms around 10 ¾". The extended arm/horn E has a 20 ½" tone arm, 9" support arm extension, and a 10 ¾" support arm. I do have one more support arm extension so I guess I will have to look for another extended horn and tone arm. I just have never heard or seen a support arm extension for an R. Maybe I could use it on my Victor Z or C.
Ken

[Jerry B.]

How long is the horn on the MS? I have black & brass Victor horn with decal that is 43" from the bell to the Victor front mount elbow. It also has a hanger for a floor crane. Does anyone have a catalog or photo showing how this horn was used? I'm guessing it was an auditorium horn. Thanks, Jerry Blais

[Phono-Phan]

Jerry,
The horns are 26" long on the extended arm set ups. I do have one of the larger 43" horns like you have also. I got it from the Smiths a few years ago when they were selling out. They said it must have been on a machine with a floor crane as it also has the hanger loop.
Ken

[Phonolair]

These pictures were posted before awhile back. I've never seen a 3" extended arm before. At the time when I got this Victor E it looked all original and unmolested, very dirty and grimy. Something interesting to add to the extended arm thread.

Best Regards, Larry

[Phono-Phan]

Larry,
Thanks for re-posting pictures of your extended arm E. I remember seeing that awhile back. That is definitely a unique option. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the Union show. Like I've said before, it is a king of family re-Union.
Ken Brekke