1937 Scott Philharmonic Waverly Grand help wanted - EH Scott Radio Enthusiasts2024-03-28T11:02:37Zhttps://ehscott.ning.com/forum/topics/1937-scott-philharmonic-waverly-grand-help-wanted?commentId=3925821%3AComment%3A42769&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe plate on the back of chas…tag:ehscott.ning.com,2014-04-02:3925821:Comment:427812014-04-02T17:22:42.769ZMark Kaplanhttps://ehscott.ning.com/profile/MarkKaplan
<p>The plate on the back of chassis shows serial number XX-106.</p>
<p>Does that tell you anything about the set?</p>
<p>I've attached a photo of plate.</p>
<p>Mark</p>
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<p>The plate on the back of chassis shows serial number XX-106.</p>
<p>Does that tell you anything about the set?</p>
<p>I've attached a photo of plate.</p>
<p>Mark</p>
<p></p> I will get the serial number…tag:ehscott.ning.com,2014-04-02:3925821:Comment:426692014-04-02T03:17:03.796ZMark Kaplanhttps://ehscott.ning.com/profile/MarkKaplan
<p>I will get the serial number tomorrow and post it here.</p>
<p>Mark</p>
<p>I will get the serial number tomorrow and post it here.</p>
<p>Mark</p> Mark...all the info and advic…tag:ehscott.ning.com,2014-04-02:3925821:Comment:425782014-04-02T02:42:49.569ZKent Kinghttps://ehscott.ning.com/profile/KentKing
Mark...all the info and advice so far is great. Could you post the serial number of this set?
Mark...all the info and advice so far is great. Could you post the serial number of this set? Thanks for the advice. It wi…tag:ehscott.ning.com,2014-04-01:3925821:Comment:424722014-04-01T20:27:46.024ZMark Kaplanhttps://ehscott.ning.com/profile/MarkKaplan
<p>Thanks for the advice. It will all be a great help to me.</p>
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<p>Thanks for the advice. It will all be a great help to me.</p>
<p></p> First use an artists brush (1…tag:ehscott.ning.com,2014-04-01:3925821:Comment:425752014-04-01T17:35:46.882ZDavid C. Polandhttps://ehscott.ning.com/profile/DavidCPoland
<p>First use an artists brush (1 inch or so) and vacuum cleaner to remove loose dirt and dust. I don't like to touch a decent Scott chassis with anything using water. I like Turtle brand chrome polish. Turtle's product is designed for automobile chrome and leaves a protective residual. I have used it on over a dozen Scott radios with great results, even dealing with moderate rust. But be careful around flaking chrome to avoid ripping it off.</p>
<p>Use with a fairly gentle touch until you get…</p>
<p>First use an artists brush (1 inch or so) and vacuum cleaner to remove loose dirt and dust. I don't like to touch a decent Scott chassis with anything using water. I like Turtle brand chrome polish. Turtle's product is designed for automobile chrome and leaves a protective residual. I have used it on over a dozen Scott radios with great results, even dealing with moderate rust. But be careful around flaking chrome to avoid ripping it off.</p>
<p>Use with a fairly gentle touch until you get the feel of it. I like old bath or hand towels as an applicator - cut into pieces maybe 6 inches square. To work on the sides of the round coil cans and tube shields bases on the chassis, cut the towel into a 2 inch strip about 12 - 15 inches long or longer - apply some Turtle polish to the cloth and loop around the item and work it like back and forth. Change cloth frequently to avoid any accumulating grit scratching the chrome. This product removes surface surface haze and will remove rust with some patience. Let the polish dry to a haze and then use fresh cloth to remove the the haze, polishing the item. There is nothing in this product that will scratch the chrome. Your chrome looks like it will clean up well.</p>
<p>As I remove any coil covers to replace the wax/foil caps inside some of them, I polish them again more carefully. For the areas of the chassis top between the tubes and coil can, I use a bamboo chop stick to push the polishing cloths around in tight places.</p> I believe the turntable in th…tag:ehscott.ning.com,2014-03-31:3925821:Comment:427762014-03-31T15:51:27.326ZMark Kaplanhttps://ehscott.ning.com/profile/MarkKaplan
<p>I believe the turntable in this set is a Garrard RC80. It sits on a home made quarter inch plywood shelf that fits the square record shelf under the lid. I have a friend that can make me a much better looking platform of Walnut or Mahogany when the time comes. The RC80 plugged into a one tube amp? (with a 6SC7 tube and e-cap). The amp or maybe preamp is a better term, has four wires that are wired under the chassis. The little metal amp box was screwed into the cabinet under the…</p>
<p>I believe the turntable in this set is a Garrard RC80. It sits on a home made quarter inch plywood shelf that fits the square record shelf under the lid. I have a friend that can make me a much better looking platform of Walnut or Mahogany when the time comes. The RC80 plugged into a one tube amp? (with a 6SC7 tube and e-cap). The amp or maybe preamp is a better term, has four wires that are wired under the chassis. The little metal amp box was screwed into the cabinet under the chassis shelf at the rear of the chassis. </p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Mark</p> A couple versions of Garrard…tag:ehscott.ning.com,2014-03-31:3925821:Comment:425722014-03-31T15:35:19.143ZNorman S Braithwaitehttps://ehscott.ning.com/profile/NormanSBraithwaite
<p>A couple versions of Garrard automatic record changers were available with that cabinet. Likely candidates were the RC-30 and RC-50. Both are very hard to find today and getting them working is a challenge given the prolific use of pot metal for the frame and other parts. A satisfactory replacement that will look similar to the earlier models and may drop in without changes to the phono shelf is the Garrard RC-80.</p>
<p>Norman</p>
<p>A couple versions of Garrard automatic record changers were available with that cabinet. Likely candidates were the RC-30 and RC-50. Both are very hard to find today and getting them working is a challenge given the prolific use of pot metal for the frame and other parts. A satisfactory replacement that will look similar to the earlier models and may drop in without changes to the phono shelf is the Garrard RC-80.</p>
<p>Norman</p> Mark,
I'd say all but one ar…tag:ehscott.ning.com,2014-03-31:3925821:Comment:425712014-03-31T06:19:12.334ZLeonid Solovievhttps://ehscott.ning.com/profile/LeonidSoloviev
<p>Mark,</p>
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<p>I'd say all but one are original. The one with triangle on top is not. Should not be a big deal to find one on Ebay.</p>
<p>You found yourself a great radio!</p>
<p>Leonid<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Mark Kaplan said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://ehscott.ning.com/forum/topics/1937-scott-philharmonic-waverly-grand-help-wanted#3925821Comment42664"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Leonid,</p>
<p>Someone told me the knobs looked like Silvertone knobs. I'm attaching a…</p>
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<p>Mark,</p>
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<p>I'd say all but one are original. The one with triangle on top is not. Should not be a big deal to find one on Ebay.</p>
<p>You found yourself a great radio!</p>
<p>Leonid<br/> <br/> <cite>Mark Kaplan said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://ehscott.ning.com/forum/topics/1937-scott-philharmonic-waverly-grand-help-wanted#3925821Comment42664"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Leonid,</p>
<p>Someone told me the knobs looked like Silvertone knobs. I'm attaching a closeup photo of the knobs. I've looked online at photos and they pretty much look correct to me. what do you think? I've also been told now that the tweeters were optional and it doesn't look like this set ever had them.</p>
<p>Mark</p>
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</blockquote> Can anyone tell me what the p…tag:ehscott.ning.com,2014-03-31:3925821:Comment:425692014-03-31T03:51:45.351ZMark Kaplanhttps://ehscott.ning.com/profile/MarkKaplan
<p>Can anyone tell me what the phonograph under the lid of this set should have been? The Garrard turntable installed with a piece of plywood is probably early 1950s. See photo. thanks. Mark</p>
<p>Can anyone tell me what the phonograph under the lid of this set should have been? The Garrard turntable installed with a piece of plywood is probably early 1950s. See photo. thanks. Mark</p> Thanks Jeff, Will do.
Mark…tag:ehscott.ning.com,2014-03-30:3925821:Comment:427752014-03-30T19:31:34.169ZMark Kaplanhttps://ehscott.ning.com/profile/MarkKaplan
<p>Thanks Jeff, Will do.</p>
<p>Mark</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Jeffrey Kyle said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://ehscott.ning.com/forum/topics/1937-scott-philharmonic-waverly-grand-help-wanted?commentId=3925821%3AComment%3A42568&xg_source=msg_com_forum#3925821Comment42568"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>One other note: don't wet transformers with anything. Wipe covers with a damp cloth. Make sure all sockets are completely dried out with heat.…</p>
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<p>Thanks Jeff, Will do.</p>
<p>Mark</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Jeffrey Kyle said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://ehscott.ning.com/forum/topics/1937-scott-philharmonic-waverly-grand-help-wanted?commentId=3925821%3AComment%3A42568&xg_source=msg_com_forum#3925821Comment42568"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>One other note: don't wet transformers with anything. Wipe covers with a damp cloth. Make sure all sockets are completely dried out with heat. Jeff</p>
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