Columbia Identification

[PHONOMIKE]

Hi, I am a Victor guy and do not know much about other makes. Can someone tell me which model Columbia this is? Thanks.

Mike

[phonogfp]

That's a BY.

George P.

[Jerry B.]

As George said, it's a BY. The BY was Columbia's top of the line horn machine and answer to the Victor VI. I think it's a truly elegant machine.

Jerry B.

[Pathe Logical]

I believe the BD was actually Columbia's most expensive, stock, back-mount, external horn machine --- followed by the BY. I, personally, like the BY better!

[Jerry B.]

I believe the BD was actually Columbia's most expensive, stock, back-mount, external horn machine --- followed by the BY. I, personally, like the BY better!

They may have overlapped a bit but I thought the BY replaced the BD. Wasn't the front mount AR the same basic cabinet as the BD? I also think the BY is betting looking and arguably more elegant than Victor's VI.

Jerry B.

[PHONOMIKE]

As always, I knew I'd get my answer here. Thanks for the help.

Now, I know it's hard to give a good answer without having this machine in front of you, but in the condition it appears with no mechanical issues, what would the estimated value be?

Mike

[Jerry B.]

PM sent.

Jerry B.