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phonogfp wrote:
The serial numbering ran sequentially from the A-80 into the B-80. A-80 production ended and B-80 production began somewhere between No.4219 and No.4968. The highest B-80 number I've seen is No.16824.

George P.

Thanks! Cliff

More pics of the horn and play surface of the B-80. Haven't yet found another in oak, but they must be out there.

Also, here is a video of the first record I played after refurbishing the motor and horn:

http://youtu.be/Gth9IRMFJco

Enjoy!

Cliff,

Your last post asked about other oak B-80's so I thought I would post pics of mine. This is a very striking cabinet, but my photos are just not good, bad camera, bad lighting. This machine plays very well and I have no trouble with it. The original belt just recently failed and I replaced it with new leather from Ebay, can't remember who I purchased from right now, but it is very good.

Good luck with yours. Thanks, Mike


PS- yes, that is a crap-o-phone behind the 80, sorry.

Thanks for your posting, Mike. Your B-80 (No.17530) just took the prize for the highest number I've seen!

George P.

Love those Diamond Disc Machines, I think I want one of the table top ones, to play on the sidewalk. On nice days I bring down machines and play them on the sidewalk, I live above a store on main street.

Great player you have there Cliff! It seemed strong and true, with no noticeable flutter. What was the name of the song you played?

mikejk wrote:Cliff,

Your last post asked about other oak B-80's so I thought I would post pics of mine.

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Cliff

ImperialGuardsman wrote:Great player you have there Cliff! It seemed strong and true, with no noticeable flutter. What was the name of the song you played?

That was Diamond Disc 51079-L featuring Billy Jones singing "HE LOVES IT" with Ernest Hare and chorus backing him up. The flip side is "YOU TELL HER I STUTTER" with Billy Jones and Ernest Hare.

Cliff

I have a mahogony B-80 that needs the cabinet cleaned up - SOLID GRILLE- plays loud and strong if anyone is interested.

phonogfp wrote:Thanks for your posting, Mike. Your B-80 (No.17530) just took the prize for the highest number I've seen!

George P.

Thanks George, how about that ! This is one of my favorite machines despite the small horn.

Mike