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VICTOR "V"
As the years progressed, the Victor V assumed a position at the top of the Victor line, replacing the Model VI. During the 'teens, the Model V was Victor's largest and most imposing instrument. The turntable is 12" in diameter. The original flower horn has been expertly restored -- using our special process, we have replicated the exact translucent finish used at the time, and our artist has hand-painted plump cabbage roses to complete the authentic effect. This instrument is scrupulously restored and calibrated.
Further evidence of the beauty of this horn.
We see here elements characteristic of the later style V -- a horn elbow that "slips in" to the top of he decorated bracket, and the securing connection between the elbow and horn made at the top surface of the elbow. Previously, Victor horns had been secured at the undersurface of the elbow -- however, experience in Europe demonstrated how moving the securing point 180 degrees produced more stable results. The decorative back-bracket retains its excellent original gold filigree. We have rebuilt the soundbox (needlehead) to produce round, full-throated music.
Another feature characteristic of V's from he 'teens is the elaborate mitering of the top of the cabinet. By attaching the motor to a board within a surrounding "frame," the strength and integrity of the cabinet top was greatly increased. Note also the later style brake at the upper left -- a "Victrola" type of brake, replacing the older one known to collectors as the "bullet" brake.
The Victor V was an impressively constructed instrument -- it dominates a room.
The instrument has a heavy-duty triple spring motor can play any 78 rpm record. Clean, smooth-running, minutely adjusted. No "online auction" surprises here! With phonophan, you don't have to worry about what horrors might have been "overlooked" by an inexperienced seller. Needless to say, an instrument of this caliber in not easy to pack and ship UNLESS you have 40 years of experience, as we do! Buy one from an amateur, and get amateur service. Ouch!
As always, we cleaned, tweaked, adjusted, lubricated, adjusted every component. This is an especially beautiful instrument, with an especially gorgeous horn.
Price: $2995.00, plus shipping and handling. (NY State residents must pay sales tax, if applicable.)
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