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Found on FB Marketplace near me. It has a few scratches and some lifted veneer that simply needs re-gluing. Very happy with it. Always wanted an L-Door, but cold never seem to find the right one. I love the dark wood contrasted by the gold plating. An early "B" version, with bullet brake & "Victor Victrola" decal.

Would REALLY like to find an "E" record box for it, (or D, F or G for that matter). Can you help?

Nice, congratulations! How many record boxes does it have?

Bill

Nice machine. Much harder to find in oak, and much prettier IMHO.

Very nice!! Did the bamboo needle cutter come with it?

Phono-Phan wrote:Very nice!! Did the bamboo needle cutter come with it?

Thanks!

Unfortunately, no. I added that.

BillH_NJ wrote:Nice, congratulations! How many record boxes does it have?

Bill

Bill,

It has 9... but supposed to have 10. Hoping to find a 12" box.

Isn’t this a Fumed Oak finish? My understanding is that Flemish Oak is almost black in appearance. I have a Flemish Oak LDoor and it’s black. Just a thought. Yours is a beautiful machine either way!

Wes

downsouth wrote:Isn’t this a Fumed Oak finish? My understanding is that Flemish Oak is almost black in appearance. I have a Flemish Oak LDoor and it’s black. Just a thought. Yours is a beautiful machine either way!

Wes

Wes,

To be honest, to me it looks darker than fumed oak, but just a bit lighter than Flemish. It definitely looks lighter in these photos than to the naked eye. I basically flipped coin and decided Flemish, but I value your take on it and invite others to add their experience.

Ooooh, nice. Early lid transfer, too!

Nice find, beautiful machine, love the wood.