"That set passed through Estes auction before landing on ebay, and I examined it at their auction. It is not original to the set, the mods to make it fit are clearly not to Scott standards. Also, as Norman noted, the AC10 is a 1929/30 set, and 6-leg…"
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Unusual AC-10 cabinet
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kent King Aug 3, 2023. 5 Replies 0 Likes
This AC-10 with an unusual cabinet was recently sold on line:https://www.ebay.com/itm/334965877426This cabinet does not appear in the Scott…Continue
McMurdo Silver Masterpiece VI
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jiri Placek Apr 29, 2021. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I am scaling down due to moving and I am considering keeping only MP4 and MP5 while letting go an unmolested MP6 with a good 18" speaker in Oxford cabinet. Here is my dilemma - I have seen too many…Continue
A strange custom cabinet (inspired by Laureate Grande)?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kent King May 7, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Allwave 15, appeared in Czech Republic.https://aukro.cz/radio-scott-6965781897Will try to get serial number.Continue
How to select non-noisy tubes?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brad Winder Mar 30, 2020. 5 Replies 0 Likes
My FM Philharmonic is getting noisy. All tubes test good and non-microphonic. I have a stash of replacement tubes and I wonder what is the best strategy for selecting "quiet" tubes. The audio…Continue
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"There are several indications that this cabinet was not intended to house the Scott AC-10 including the fact that the power amplifier and speaker do not fit properly and that the cabinet style is about three years newer than the chassis set.
Norman"
"Many thanks for the responses. Does it suggest the cabinet was made by Peerless in Rockford, Illinois?"
"McMurdo Silver sold a "Mayfair" cabinet in 1933 that used a similar grille design.
https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/mcmurdo_mayfair_cabinet.html
I believe Scott and McMurdo Silver sourced their cabinets from the same cabinet maker. It…"
"We have no documentation in support of a 6 legged Scott lowboy radio cabinet. Nor does your cabinet match any documented Scott cabinet. But there were generic cabinets available in the late 20's to early 1930's by a number of cabinet…"
Unusual AC-10 cabinet
This AC-10 with an unusual cabinet was recently sold on line:https://www.ebay.com/itm/334965877426This cabinet does not appear in the Scott catalog. The pictures do not suggest an appropriation of a cabinet from another radio since there are no signs of plugged holes from another chassis controls. Also, the bottom shelf for the power supply seems to be an add-on using scrap wood, and the speaker mount is atypical as well. I cannot find a…See More
"I sent you an email - I can help on some of this.
Kent"
"Here are the pictures of the damaged part. Model 601, SN 1411. Perhaps one could avoid 3D printing and somehow glue inside a metal disk using epoxy resin. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks, Jiri"
"Jiri -
I've been trying some 3D printed parts with the help of my son (he has a printer). I have not tried these. I <might> have what you need, can you send me a pic of the part(s)?
Kent"
Pot metal in AC10
The pot metal cast parts that support tuning capacitors are cracked in my unit. I wonder what can be done to fix it. Has anyone tried 3-D printing or is there another way? Thanks, JiriSee More
"I forgot to add - I am in SE Pennsylvania, about 20 minutes drive from the Kutztown radio meet site."
"I added some pictures of the MP6.
I got the radio about 4 years ago, from Craigs list, from a well to do family (two Lotuses in the garage) who had the radio in a hallway bar as a conversation piece. The initial asking price was quite low,…"
"Jiri, I am interested. I'm also new to the site. You can verify that I'm a serious collector with my local radio collector's club. Thanks-"
"Jiri - Not inappropriate at all. I share your concern, too many of the high end sets are split up for $$. I hope we can find a good, safe home for this set, it should be kept together.
Kent"
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Pot metal in AC10
Posted on February 8, 2023 at 10:00pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
The pot metal cast parts that support tuning capacitors are cracked in my unit. I wonder what can be done to fix it. Has anyone tried 3-D printing or is there another way? Thanks, Jiri
FM Converter Band Selector Tag
Posted on February 24, 2020 at 4:30pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Does someone please have a good scan of the tag that came with the FM converter, as well as the tag dimensions? If yes, I wonder whether it could be please shared. I need one and I am considering placing an order for a replica. Thanks, Regards, Jiri
E.H. Scott Historical Society - Scott News
Posted on September 10, 2019 at 7:30am 6 Comments 0 Likes
I had to ask a friend to do me favor and make a copy of a paper published in Scott News in 1994. This "new" Scott News were published in 1990's. I wonder whether the issues of "Scott News" have been scanned and saved somewhere. My internet searches were futile. Thanks, Jiri
Power supply for World's Record Shield Grid AC10
Posted on April 2, 2018 at 2:37pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have a tuner but no power supply. Does anyone please have one available for sale? Thanks, Jiri
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- At 2:54pm on April 26, 2021,
Larry Peak said…
- Jiri Norman Breithweight is a friend of mine and sent me your contact. I am very interested, he said that he would see you in a couple weeks. I am new to this site. Thanks
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