Victrola VTLA

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Re: Victrola VTLA

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WOW!!!, I too think this is a great find. However, I will take it one step further. I want to hang out with you for awhile. I might get some of that luck you have. A couple months ago you found the circassin walnut 17 and now a XX........I love it!!!!!. :D

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Re: Victrola VTLA

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Thanks for all the info provided by your comments..I really so appreciate being able to hear from those who have so much knowledge in this field. Here is a picture of a Victor Credenza I found a couple of years ago and an old Stromberg-Carlson radio that I couldn't pass up because the cabinet was so beautiful.
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so do you do the restoration work on these as well, or do you happen to find them already looking so complete, well cleaned and polished?

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Re: Victrola VTLA

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I have in the past done some very minor restoration work, the Credenza was in fairly rough shape when I first found it but I was lucky enough at that time to have a friend who was really very good at doing restorations but due to health reasons does not do them any more. THe Stromberg radio I picked up at an Estate sale in the condition that you see it...it was very well kept for sure.

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Yes, it is a beautiful Victrola.

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Re: Victrola VTLA

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Finally got around to work on the VTLA cabinet this wknd. I didn't teally do all that much but the results were good..I think. I also have a small 1-90 that I need to attend to..any advise as to where get the spring repaired and maybe the whole motor cleaned up. Also need to find a matching grill cloth for it. Thanks much as always for the information and help given.
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Re: Victrola VTLA

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WOW, the VTLA is just georgous! And it looks like it has pristine albums as well--something I almost never see.

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Re: Victrola VTLA

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Since your in Manitoba. Bob Nix in Ontario is your best bet. He does all repairs. You can find him on line under the "Gramophone Doctor".

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Re: Victrola VTLA

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I rec'd an email from Bob Nix this past summer that he would no longer be doing
any more gramophone repairs. He plans to spend more time with his family..that was the last I heard.

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Re: Victrola VTLA

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Stunning! Looks like brand new out of the store. Congratulations!
Please post pictures of your 1-90 as well.
Thanks
Andreas

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