"Norm .... from what I've been to gather from talking to my friend, who has found over the years suppliers to reproduce grill cloth patterns for key jukeboxes, and from Kenny Richmond is that the old guard producers who ran the smaller fabric…"
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Rare E.H. Scott Console Phonograph Record Player
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Wilson Aug 20. 8 Replies 0 Likes
You don't see these 1930's Scott turntables in this condition very often. Great price for the seller. …Continue
1933 Scott 5-Year Guarantee and order shipping letter
Started this discussion. Last reply by Auroraoldradios Nov 4, 2023. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Here's another interesting Scott paper item. It's a December 7, 1933 letter sent to a new Scott customer with the 5-year Scott guarantee certificate on parts and labor on this customer's Allwave…Continue
Walter Winchell's E.H Scott Check
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kent King Oct 29, 2023. 1 Reply 0 Likes
This is an interesting piece I came across when going through my Scott paper items today. It's the famed national radio news commentator and syndicated newspaper columnist Walter Winchell's canceled…Continue
Estes 10/21/23 Auction Results
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alex R. Whitaker Oct 31, 2023. 12 Replies 1 Like
Scott Allwave (Dual Dial)$225Scott World Record 10$2,000Scott Masterpiece (No speaker) Warrington cabinet$275Scott Allwave 23 in Tasman cabinet$900Scott noise eliminator$20Scott Volume Expanders…Continue
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"I have an Garrard RC-1 and it's been ok so far. What I have observed from collecting and restore jukeboxes for over 40 years is that the problems with pot metal seem to be more common in the years leading up to WW II and during the war…"
"pot metal - depends. Have one which is ok - like the one on eBay with magnetic head and Scott labels. Had another (Garrard RC-30) that had been repaired - meaning the big pot metal platform supporting the motor and all the mechanicals - had a couple…"
"Do these have pot metal problems? "
" Is pretty much a Garrard RC-30. Has the wide pick up head - so would be the upgrade magnetic pick up rather than the crystal version usually seen."
"Wow! Beyond me..."
"The high-end Scott cabinet sets that accommodated these original 1930s recored changers like this often had their turntables replaced in the late 1940s and in the1950s with more current changers. It's a rare event to see one of these changers…"
"I can't believe how much it went for!"
"Man, someone really wanted that thing!"
Rare E.H. Scott Console Phonograph Record Player
You don't see these 1930's Scott turntables in this condition very often. Great price for the seller. …See More
"Thanks for getting back on this and for your post on this Kent! Was this auction well attended? "
"Wow! The really nice condition Allwave 23 in the Imperial Grande Cabinet went for a for $12,300 at the Cledis Estes Auction! Does anyone here have a read on how many of these surviving Imperial Grande Cabinets are currently accounted for?…"
"Absolutely amazing work on all this! "
"Here's the Google street view of the house in San Francisco where my Phantom Deluxe FM in a Louis XV console was sold. The order is dated 8/24/40."
""The item labeled Scott Improved Shield Grid - $227 was not a Scott radio.
It was a Silver Marshall Improved Shielded Laboratory Receiver 440SG. 8-tube battery super, hammer $275.
Considering a Silver Marshall 720 DC (6-tube TRF) just sold on…"
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Broadcast News article: Broadcasting in High Fidelity in 1935
Posted on May 31, 2023 at 10:24am 1 Comment 0 Likes
To members: I came across this February 1935 issue of Broadcast News online. It has a fascinating discussion on High Fidelity broadcasting, which was in its infancy, and the challenges at hand. The story has a relevance to E.H. Scott Radio Laboratories because Murray Clay came from RCA as and electrical engineer in their radio licensing division just before this article was written. As many of you know Clay was instrumental in helping Scott develop their High Fidelity receivers based on…
ContinueAcousticraft Cabinet Wanted
Posted on July 8, 2022 at 7:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi everyone!
I have a friend working on a Scott restoration and he is looking for an Acousticraft cabinet. You can email me at: dwilson@zianet.com is you have one you would be willing to sell.
Thanks!
David Wilson
Phantom or Masterpiece set of Brass backplates wanted
Posted on March 13, 2021 at 12:19pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I'm working on finishing a Masterpiece radio project and I'm trying to round up some missing parts. I'm looking for a set of brass backplates that go behind the knobs for a Phantom or a Masterpiece. Does anyone here have a set of these they are willing to sell?
Thanks!
David
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