Featured Phonograph № 31

[phonophan79]

Make: Victor Talking Machine Co.
Model: Model E "Monarch Junior"
Serial # 28920
Year(s) Made: 1901-1908
Original Cost: $25.00
Case/Cabinet Size: 10 ¾" all around
Turntable/Mandrel: 7"
Reproducer/Sound-Box: Exhibition
Motor: 2-spring
Horn Dimensions: 15" long x 9" wide
Reproduction Parts: n/a
Current Value: n/a
Interesting Facts: was one of the low-priced phonograph introduced in 1901 - approx 60,000 units made during the 7 year run.

Favorite Characteristics: rigid tone arm, bullet brake, and a pre-dog victor

[phonophan79]

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[Edisonfan]

Nice machine! I've never seen a pre dog Victor, before?

Paul

[JohnM]

Nice E! And do I espy a 2-C Long Play in the background?

[phonophan79]

Nice machine! I've never seen a pre dog Victor, before?

Paul

Thanks much! I was very grateful and fortunate to get this machine. It was a craigslist find and the woman was very kind to me in coming down on the price.

Nice E! And do I espy a 2-C Long Play in the background?

Good eye, that is the classic Long Play grill, but is a 3-C as seen in Featured Phonograph № 14.

[JohnM]

Nice E! And do I espy a 2-C Long Play in the background?

Good eye, that is the classic Long Play grill, but is a 3-C as seen in Featured Phonograph № 14.

Close only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades, and Edison Long Plays, 2-C and up!

[Neophone]

Dean,

Beautiful machine! It seems to have survived the years with relative ease!

Regards,
John

[B.B.B]

Thanks for sharing this nice machine!

It can't have been used much in its past life, the motor looks immaculate.
Beautiful finish as well.

Every time I see these machines with a rigid tonearm & the horn attached directly to the soundbox, I can't help but thinking on the brutal pressure & wear on the records played

[phonophan79]

Well... I'm not thrilled about parting with her, but I sold her.

So I made one last video, enjoy.

[youtubehd]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyuhg_2vOnM[/youtubehd]

[Jerry B.]

Thanks for sharing your Vic E. When did Victor change from the leather elbow to the threaded brass elbow?