flux junk: Victor VV-VIII Victrola 1913

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Victor VV-VIII Victrola 1913

Got this today, it's almost 100yrs old and works! According to info I've found and info on this site http://www.victor-victrola.com/VIII.htm , this is from 1913 with the S/N (39641 c) and the flat crank shank.
I posted a video to show the action and sound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxIE_4zTxls&feature=channel

The sound-box is in decent shape, dry gaskets naturally. I need to get some new needles as there's no way to tell if the needles I've got are decent. They need to be replaced after 1-2 plays!

Fact: What cost $40 in 1913 would cost $871.09 in 2010.
http://www.westegg.com/inflation/

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