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"Hi Steven, I have a 37-690 and 38-690; excellent sets!  I may get lambasted for saying this, but I think the 38-690 is every bit as good as the Philharmonics are, sound and selectivity wise. The Philharmonic has other features that the Philco…"

"Philco 37-690 tuner chassis?"

"I have noticed this too, and not just for radio information. I think there are several reasons that it is happening. First, Google has gone all-in on sponsored ads and corporate first search results. I find using the smaller search engines gives…"

"Hi Kelly, Yes, I could have a look at it, and access what will be needed.  Best to call or text me. Seven-Eight-Zero 2 Eight 1 8 Seven 07"

"Welcome! The speaker will definitely need to be re-coned to sound it's best. It may be possible to patch up the cone using coffee filters, but the damage looks pretty severe. I am three hours north of Calgary, near Edmonton if I can be of help."

"Kent, I've noticed that many of the cabinets never seen have no provision (at least visible) for a phonograph. I'm assuming that would have some bearing on whether a certain cabinet was chosen over another? Especially in the early…"

"Kent, that sign is great! Question: Did Scott ever put out any signs, clocks, or display advertising like most lesser radio companies did?  Brings up another question: did Scott have "certified" dealers or installers outside of their…"

"David, thanks for the control explanation! I am working on installing a Philly into a cabinet that originally held a Phantom, and I will double check the escutcheon positions before I install them. I was going to position them as per a photo from…"

"Maybe we could talk with Michael Katz about doing this pattern?"

"https://www.richmonddesignsinc.com/grille_cloth_page_sizes_18_x_24_and_24_x_24 It's not a perfect copy of the original Scott "Aztec" cloth, but I think it looks good. There have been other copies made through the years, but are no…"

"Hi Ben,Round or square? The round escutcheons aren't too difficult to find, as Scott used an off-the-shelf part, but they can have different finishes depending on the model and sometimes customer preference. "