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Alex R. Whitaker
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Wanted: Both pointers for a Pointer Dial Philharmonic

Started Dec 1 0 Replies

I am missing the second hand (short hand) pointer for my Pointer Dial Philharmonic.  I also need the main pointer for another Philharmonic.  If anyone could supply one of these, or both, it would be…Continue

Scott FM tuner

Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Poland Sep 8. 7 Replies

All,I bought this, from Bob Dobush, a couple of weeks ago.  I just got around to photographing it, and thought you all might like to take a look.  Unfortunately, I have no cabinet, but am grateful…Continue

Philharmonic Laureate Grand oddity

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alex R. Whitaker Oct 10. 16 Replies

All,I just purchased a Philharmonic in a Laureate Grand from Stanton Auctions, last week.  I noticed something odd about it, right off the bat.  It has a 7 knob Philharmonic chassis, which should…Continue

New red dial Philharmonic find

Started this discussion. Last reply by palegreenthumb Jun 16, 2024. 15 Replies

All,I thought you might enjoy seeing this.  I drove 970 miles each way to get this, down in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  It is 100% complete, down to the "missing" piece of veneer on the front, and the…Continue

 

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Alex R. Whitaker posted a discussion

Wanted: Both pointers for a Pointer Dial Philharmonic

I am missing the second hand (short hand) pointer for my Pointer Dial Philharmonic.  I also need the main pointer for another Philharmonic.  If anyone could supply one of these, or both, it would be greatly appreciated.  PM me with price. See More
Dec 1
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Alex R. Whitaker replied to Joe Youngs's discussion Early 1937 Philharmonic in Warrington Cabinet for Sale
"Not interested.  I already have two of these.....was just trying to be helpful.  Wasn't trying to be snarky. "
Nov 13
Alex R. Whitaker replied to Joe Youngs's discussion Early 1937 Philharmonic in Warrington Cabinet for Sale
"I'm not a moderator, or anything, but I think it would be helpful to list a price on this. "
Nov 10
Alex R. Whitaker replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"Always remember that impedance is the resistance to AC (in this case, audio) at a certain frequency.  DC resistance is completely different.  "
Oct 28
Alex R. Whitaker replied to Alex R. Whitaker's discussion Philharmonic Laureate Grand oddity
"But, my Philharmonic has features of the 1937 one, and the logging scale, so the dial is a later addition.  "
Oct 10
David C. Poland replied to Alex R. Whitaker's discussion Philharmonic Laureate Grand oddity
"the logging scale in the form of the little window at the top of the Philly and Phantom Deluxe was introduced late 1939 as new for 1940 model, available late 1939. Previously, the logging scale micrometer dial was part of the Fall 1936 enhancements…"
Oct 6
David C. Poland replied to Alex R. Whitaker's discussion Scott FM tuner
"Took a really close look at my FM tuner dial with my phone's LED. No red paint. Rather: most graphics are printed on the back side of the glass in white. In ivory paint only on the front side of the glass, SCOTT and the MC frequency numbers…"
Sep 8
Alex R. Whitaker replied to Alex R. Whitaker's discussion Scott FM tuner
"Make that "LL," not "JJ.""
Sep 8
Alex R. Whitaker replied to Alex R. Whitaker's discussion Scott FM tuner
"I thought my dial was a little different, because of the red paint.  However, I noticed that Dave's had red paint that was just faded out.  Mine must have spent more time in a closet, or in a console cabinet with doors.  I…"
Sep 8
David C. Poland replied to Alex R. Whitaker's discussion Scott FM tuner
"The 3 dimensional appearance of the dial graphics is a result of a reflection off the back side of the glass due to the camera angle. Viewed from the front, is simple paint on the surface of the glass."
Sep 8
Kent King replied to Alex R. Whitaker's discussion Scott FM tuner
"Well, that serial number is a problem. Right smack in the middle of a bunch of Philharmonic sets...ALL the other FM tuners begin with HH. Could be original...could be someone put a loose tag on it...there are always challenges for me with this…"
Sep 8
David C. Poland replied to Alex R. Whitaker's discussion Scott FM tuner
"Alex - For comparison, here is mine. Ser # HH-328. Also no cabinet. This old style shouldered eye tube is bright. Be a challenge finding a suitable dial escutcheon. Still, a nice shelf queen for now. IMG_1407.jpeg.      IMG_1406.jpeg"
Sep 7
Alex R. Whitaker replied to Alex R. Whitaker's discussion Scott FM tuner
"One more file to attach...a close up of the dial.  "
Sep 7
Alex R. Whitaker posted a discussion

Scott FM tuner

All,I bought this, from Bob Dobush, a couple of weeks ago.  I just got around to photographing it, and thought you all might like to take a look.  Unfortunately, I have no cabinet, but am grateful for the tuner.  I also thought it was unusual because the dial looks different to me than others I have seen.  Let me know if I'm wrong.  Serial number also enclosed for Kent.  See More
Sep 7
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David C. Poland replied to Alex R. Whitaker's discussion Philharmonic Laureate Grand oddity
"Also the early BOL dial photos mentioned all show the keyhole style control escutcheons for the six control shafts, and scratch suppressor button below the dial. So appears the 1939 Philly was the same chassis as the 1937-8 pointer dial model, just…"
Sep 1
Scott Seickel replied to Alex R. Whitaker's discussion Philharmonic Laureate Grand oddity
"I don't think the logging scale was introduced until at least early 1940.  So someone installing a later front dial assembly makes sense.  Some good pictures would be nice.  It could have started life as a dial pointer or a B of…"
Sep 1

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At 11:41am on July 1, 2024, Robert Meader said…

Kent King is sending me a Laureate chassis with broken glass and rusted front so I can use the Laureate front panel you have.

 
 
 

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