Brother-in-Law's Philharmonic

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Comment by Norman S Braithwaite on November 1, 2012 at 8:13pm

I believe Scott used the phrase "custom built" in reference to the fact that their radios were built for each customer upon the customers order from a list of options.  Some Scott receivers were also built to the customers specifications with standard chassis and non-standard accessories, cabinets, and/or installations.  Scott receivers from the latter category are very rare.

Norman

Comment by Michael Pavkov on November 1, 2012 at 7:51pm

Norman thanks for the information. This makes perfect sense as they were advertised as custom built correct?

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Comment by Norman S Braithwaite on November 1, 2012 at 12:14am

A modest number of Scott chassis sets have been found with and in original boxes but none prior to WWII are NOS.  Prior to WWII, Scott only sold radios by mail order and all chassis were made after the order was received from the customer.  The]\\re were no unsold chassis.  Original boxes were saved to return the chassis to the factory if a problem developed during the 5-year warrantee period.  A good number of chassis sold without a cabinet were stored and moved in the original boxes.

If interested in keeping the receiver you should try to negotiate an agreement with your brother for an unrestored chassis set then restore it yourself with help from members of this group if needed.

Norman

Comment by Michael Pavkov on October 31, 2012 at 11:55pm

I do have an electronics background and repair hi-fi equipment from the 60's to early 80's. I have a decent electronics bench. My best tube unit is a 64 McIntosh MX110 preamp and tuner combo. It was in great shape but on someone's curb because they did not want to invest in the repairs required to get it back up and operational. I would like to keep the Philharmonic but it's my brother -in-law and he is interested in selling.   A couple of years ago at an Akron antique radio shop (now out of business) the owner showed me his NOS Philharmonic in the original shipping box. He had it stored in the basement of his shop. It looked brand new but the box was showing it's age.

Comment by Michael Pavkov on October 31, 2012 at 11:34pm

The unit has not been turned on for 30 years. Last time my brother-in-law fired it up a filter cap apparently shorted. He disconnected it and has not powered it up since.  

Comment by Michael Pavkov on October 31, 2012 at 11:27pm

No cabinet, the system was installed in custom cabinets that I believe were built into the house. 

Comment by Kent King on October 30, 2012 at 11:07pm

Michael - This is a very nice set, complete with many papers and extras, a set well worth saving. Has the family considered getting the set restored and keeping it? If that isn't an option, I am sure that someone here would be interested, it is a great set that is prime for restoration. Do you have a cabinet? If so, please post a picture. Please ask questions of the folks here, we are here to help you.

Kent King