"I agree with Kent. Your May 1938 production date (and the 6 controls plus the push-pull scratch suppressor button below the tuning knob) strongly indicates it was built with the pointer dial, introduced mid 1937.
The first BOL dial was announced…"
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BOL Philharmonic in Warrington cabinet PHNX CL
Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Poland on Monday. 2 Replies 2 Likes
It has some unusual features- tweeters, warranty card is dated 5/5/38 but dial doesn't seem to match dateline listed in an older post here. The Owner's manual is for the earlier chassis with dial…Continue
Looking for auction and sales results for Louis XV with Phantom Deluxe AM/FM
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Wilson Dec 21, 2025. 16 Replies 0 Likes
I've tried searching the usual suspects but came up with nothing. Is there a way to search old auctions on Estes or other sites? Someone is interested in buying mine and I'm trying to find a pricing…Continue
Cabinets suitable for a two-speaker AW12 single dial
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kent King Apr 7, 2024. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I decided to start looking for a cabinet suitable for my two-speaker AW12…Continue
Free empty Acousticraft Sixteen cabinet
Started this discussion. Last reply by Auroraoldradios Sep 15, 2023. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Free empty Acousticraft Sixteen cabinet. Very restorable condition, no major veneer issues. The base has some wood rot towards the back. Pick up in Clearwater, KS.…Continue
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"A couple thoughts...the warranty tag is different than some I've seen. The set still has fewer knobs, but has the BOL dial, red band and logging scale. I strongly suspect this set was originally a pointer set (which would fit the serial…"
BOL Philharmonic in Warrington cabinet PHNX CL
It has some unusual features- tweeters, warranty card is dated 5/5/38 but dial doesn't seem to match dateline listed in an older post here. The Owner's manual is for the earlier chassis with dial pointer. Both chassis look pretty good. Serial # is BB1761938 Scott Philharmonic custom radio - antiques - by owner - collectibles sale - craigslistSee More
"I like to add hear an observation. There was a nice condition, working Louis XV with a FM Phantom chassis on eBay over a year ago located in southern California. The seller started the bidding at $2,500 and I believe it was a pick up only sale.…"
"Your photos show and an exceptionally nice radio and cabinet.
I see your receiver chassis rear apron was drilled for small sockets to support such items as a phono, but have metal fillers installed.
Also, your single speaker has a "High…"
"Evidently - the selected cabinet's details were matched to the specific radio being built. Scott built radios, not cabinets. Most of Scott's 1930's cabinets offered were made by Rockford Peerless Furniture Co and were exclusive for…"
"Yes, KK-253. You may already have it. With an invoice date of 8/24/40, that should give you a couple of solid data points. Also note the cabinet speaker mounting board has no openings for tweeters."
"Welcome to my world! I have top look at every piece of Scott paper I acquire, there are differences in many of them, I have several manuals for different sets. I try to place the most complete manuals I have in the archive.
Also, is the serial…"
"I just noticed my Instruction Manual isn't the same as the one in the info archive. Page 1 is slightly different. The archive's page 18 has FM instructions that my version lacks. My total page count is 22, the archive's is 23.…"
"I would have expected the FM Phantom to always include the optional 4 unit speaker system. But we are noting FM examples with just the standard 12 inch speaker, same as my AM Phantom Deluxe (Louis XV) speaker. The Philharmonic was offered with…"
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"That set is in fantastic condition. Hard to find sets that nice. "
"Oh wow!, I have that Zenith radio that's also in the pic!"
"That's very helpful information. Thanks. Here's more pictures."
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