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Re: Amberola VI
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:05 pm
by SonnyPhono
That did the trick Jerry. Thanks! I put the reproducer back together and made sure the screw was loose and it plays great. I do remember it being very tight when I removed it so that was the problem.
Re: Amberola VI
Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:19 am
by Jerry B.
Glad to help! Jerry
Re: Amberola VI
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:09 pm
by PeterF
Does anyone know the approximate serial number where the Amberola VI got changed from the initial Amberola V-like configuration to the later Fireside-derived mechanism?
Or to put it in a slightly different way, how rare is the original version of the Amberola VI?
Re: Amberola VI
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:55 pm
by Jerry B.
I don't think the original version is too rare. They were problematic because of the noisy gear and are not nearly as desirable as the Amberola V. The rare VI would be the one with the Amberola 50 mechanism installed after the factory fire. Jerry
Re: Amberola VI
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:39 pm
by PeterF
So you are saying there were plenty of them? What's the highest s/n anyone has seen?
I've not heard of any with more than three digits, but my exposure may be less than others. But if that's real, less than a thousand seems kinda rare to me, actually.
Re: Amberola VI
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:34 pm
by Jerry B.
I don't think they are common like an Amberola 30 or 50 but they probably rank midscale on desirability considering the entire range of Amberolas. The cabinets are attractive. The finish on the mechanism is nice. The noisy gear makes collectors cautious. The VI was introduced when the Edison Company had hopes of keeping the cylinder format as a high class option. Jerry B.
Re: Amberola VI
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:42 pm
by NEFaurora
"The weight on the reproducer should move freely side to side as well as vertically. A Diamond B will echo if that big screw is too tight and the weight can't move side to side. Give that a try. Jerry"
+1
I agree completely with the above, but will add just one thing, The Amberola will also echo if the Diamond on the reproducer is worn down as well I have found, which will of course will require replacement, but obviously, make sure that the reproducer can easily move side to side first. That is handled by loosening/tightening and adjusting the front screw on the reproducer.
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Tony K.
Edison Collector/Restorer