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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

That's a BY.

George P.

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.

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!

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.

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

PM sent.

Jerry B.