Victor E
The Victor "E" offers all the advantages of a large talking machine -- powerful double-spring motor, bright, bold-sounding "Exhibition" soundbox, pretty tiger oak cabinet, WITH ORIGINAL FINISH-- on a medium-sized scale. It doesn't take up a lot of space, but it delivers a beautiful, rich sound from your 78 rpm records. In 1904 -05, a transition was occurring for the Victor E -- it was morphing into an instrument with a brand new designation -- the Victor II (Two). In fact, all the existing roster of Victor machines (with letter designations) was changing into a new line of number-designated instruments. The bracket/arm/elbow configuration was improved to allow the use of a larger horn. Lastly, Victor began referring to the machine in its advertising as "Victor the Second," even though the ID plates still read "E."
This particular instrument is especially pristine -- original cabinet finish still clear and bright. Hardware bright and clean. One distinguishing feature of the Victor E/II of 1905 is the over-sized escutcheon plate for the speed control, as seen at the top right.
Here, the "back bracket" with its original decoration. It is interesting to note the holes to the left of the bracket, which is where the earlier "front-mounted" horn configuration would have been mounted. By 1905, the "front-mounted" or "straight" horn set-up had been abandoned in favor of the bracket with "tone arm" as seen here. As always, we have totally tweaked and tuned the soundbox (needlehead) to give optimum sound quality. What do they do on eBay? Do they carefully restore this crucial sound-producing component? NO way! On eBay they just slap a new gasket on the front of the diaphragm to make it LOOK like something has been done. Beware the slap-dash doll-ups of schlocky sellers!
The "His Master's Voice" ID plate. We again call your attention to the quality of the original finish and the cleanliness of the components.
The Victor E is a charming addition to any room, and a melodious companion to the ear! The original Victor horn has been carefully polished. Do you need 78 rpm records? No problem! We have tons! Plus the machine comes with needles included.
Price: $1850. US, plus s/h. (NY State residents must add sales tax, if applicable.)
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