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This looked too good to ignore, and I've wanted a V (only in oak) for a long time. Tell me what you think & whether I was temorarily insane about an hour ago - I was & remain perfectly sober, so I can't blame it on "Edison Beer Glasses"!
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Edisone
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Amberola V
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This looked too good to ignore, and I've wanted a V (only in oak) for a long time. Tell me what you think & whether I was temorarily insane about an hour ago - I was & remain perfectly sober, so I can't blame it on "Edison Beer Glasses"! haha
This looked too good to ignore, and I've wanted a V (only in oak) for a long time. Tell me what you think & whether I was temorarily insane about an hour ago - I was & remain perfectly sober, so I can't blame it on "Edison Beer Glasses"!
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HisMastersVoice
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Re: Amberola V
Looks like a very nice machine, price seems fair. I'd like to find a nice V someday as well. I love the look of the oak on this machine. Congrats!
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barnettrp21122
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Re: Amberola V
This is certainly one of the nicest-looking V's I've seen. I think you'll be very happy with it!
Bob
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TinfoilPhono
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Re: Amberola V
If I had the space, I would love to own that. And I'd have paid that price in a heartbeat. An oak Amberola V in that condition is a great find. You will really enjoy it.
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Edisone
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Re: Amberola V
What seems odd to me, even though it was entirely in my favor: no other bidders! The seller had it listed at least twice, lately, and had 7 & 12 bids, but none reached his Reserve Price. I wonder why none of them bid this time. (And I will never know, of course!)
Now to determine which machines must leave, to make room & to replenish my finances! Amberola 50, B-X, Standard A & maybe a Q are on the list, so far. Nothing special, but part of my future focus on having a few great machines instead of dozens of common phonos.
(whew - someone just outbid me on a mahogany V, which I shouldn't have even considered, as I said I want oak! )
Now to determine which machines must leave, to make room & to replenish my finances! Amberola 50, B-X, Standard A & maybe a Q are on the list, so far. Nothing special, but part of my future focus on having a few great machines instead of dozens of common phonos.
(whew - someone just outbid me on a mahogany V, which I shouldn't have even considered, as I said I want oak! )
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wjw
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Re: Amberola V
I notice the grill is metal. I have only seen mahogany examples and those had wood grilles.
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SonnyPhono
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Re: Amberola V
A fantastic V and the oak is beautiful! Congrats!
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gramophone78
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Re: Amberola V
Congrats as well. I just found one locally in mahogany. Not knowing about them, I discovered they had feet... 
. They are a heavy sucker.
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gemering
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Re: Amberola V
I watched this machine all 3 times it was listed and could not understand why it wasn't quickly sold.
I seriously thought about bidding, but this week the minivan needed new tires, the microwave gave up the ghost, and I have thirty cents and an old button in my pocket.
The V is a beauty.
I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.
Congratulations!
Gene
I seriously thought about bidding, but this week the minivan needed new tires, the microwave gave up the ghost, and I have thirty cents and an old button in my pocket.
The V is a beauty.
I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.
Congratulations!
Gene
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Re: Amberola V
One of my all-time favorite models. I have one like it, except with a wooden grille.
Not only are these among to coolest looking Edisons, but they play like champs as well!
George P.
Not only are these among to coolest looking Edisons, but they play like champs as well!
George P.