Amberola V serial number 4804

[Dave D]

I was just given this and it looks like it is going to need a total makeover. A mouse has ruined the paint on the bedplate and gear cover and lots of veneer is missing. Needs a front grill, too, but that wont be a problem since I live about 20 miles from Tom Rutkowski.

Does anyone know when this model was made? I don't think George's data base goes past 1912. Were any made after the factory fire?
Thanks!
Dave

[Lucius1958]

As far as I know, any Amberola Vs sold after the fire used the later style mechanism...

Bill

[Wagnerian]

George Frow in his Edison Cylinder Phonograph Companion reckons that 33 Amberola Vs survived the factory fire. However, 859 Amberola V cabinets were on order with the manufacturer and these were subsequently fitted with the Amberola 50/75 mechanisms and horns to form the V B model.

All the best

Tim W-W

[JerryVan]

Dave,

Sounds as if your V was made DURING the factory fire...

[billybob62]

Hi Jerry "If it's Rockin'" Van,

They, I hear, play only "hot" jazz records and no hymns.

[JerryVan]

Hi Jerry "If it's Rockin'" Van,

They, I hear, play only "hot" jazz records and no hymns.

And maybe "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"?

[billybob62]

I think "Great Balls of Fire" came out after the fire.