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Yes, that is the picture I remember seeing. THANKS!!! I am trying to figure out what the difference in the motors would be between a double cut gears and spindles and a quad cut gears and spindles motor would look like. I should know the difference between double cut and quad cut but don't. I am hoping to find the correct motor and turntable for the late Victor VI I am planning on restoring. According to the Victor Data Book, the quad cut gear motor was also used on some later VV-XVI and VV-XIV models. I think this late Victor VI is worth restoring. It is only 30 serial numbers away from the end of production. Wish me luck!!!!

I just Googled "Victrola Motors Harold Braker" and this old CAPS post came up. There were a couple of versions of this guide, and this may not be the updated one, but hopefully it will help: https://www.capsnews.org/apn1995-1.htm George P.

Hmmm... I don't know why the images should be missing. George P.

Thanks!!!! The article refers to several photos. But, they aren't in the article. Am I missing something? I am trying to figure out what motor goes into a very late Victor VI. The Victor Data Book mentions it should be a motor with quad cut gears and take a 5/16" female crank. Earlier Victor VI models used a double cut spindle gear. I should know what the difference is but don't. Time to learn. The motor board doesn't have the large hole in it for the large spindle plate to use the yielding turntable. I am looking to restore a Victor VI with a serial number of 13971 which is only 30 away from the end of production. Someone put in a later Victrola motor and there are extra holes where the original motor was mounted. The Victor data book also mentions this motor was used in some VV-XIV and VV-XVI models.

Check "Member Resources" on the APS website and search for "Article_Advanced_Braker-Victor-Motor.pdf." George P.

I remember seeing an article that showed and described the different motors used in the Victor and Victrola models. I tried to search the archives and can't find it. Does anyone remember seeing it and can refer me to it? Thanks!!!

BenL, I found this photo in an APS forum from October 2021. You had a discussion about this, an Adler player. Is it possible that the Perkins player needs a tonearm similar to this Adler? Thanks in advance, and I am also needing to thank CrackedWormgear for his input on the tonearm.

Thank you!!!

Here's a tentative schedule. The only "variable" is that the dealer unload time is dependent on whether the Hyatt has a lunch event in the room. We'll be firming that up soon. Basically it'll be a repeat of the last few years. Registration are open via the APS site. Dealer registration, earlybird buyers and hotel rooms all available.

What I'm not finding, however, is a schedule of events. Can that please be posted, so that I can figure out when I arrive and for how many days I wish to attend?

Well sure... two minutes after I ask, I find it for myself. Duhhh https://www.antiquephono.org/#/eventdetails/future/69

Is there a date for the next Midwest Expo in Schaumberg?

It would help to know what model Gem you have. For example, the later Gems, (models D & E), would use a different bar.

Hello All, I have an Edison Gem serial number G20033. I need to find a feed nut and bar. Are all the feed nuts the same for all gems or do I need to find one specific to this model? THanks Steve

Hi Diane, I am currently investigating further on the topic of which Bettini labels are originals from the cylinder era and which are reprints from much later years. If you still have at least one of these boxes, can you please get in touch with me? Thanks! Helmut

This Item has been SOLD. Thank you. Rob

A terrific diamond disc. A very lively recording.

Buenas tardes, estoy buscando uno o varios cilindros de la marca Busy Bee para comprarlos, también estoy buscando imágenes de la etiqueta del cilindro para poder imprimirlas en un poster, ¿alguien podría proporcionarme imágenes de la etiqueta de un cilindro Busy Bee? Saludos

An Amberola 30 in a Babson "convertible" cabinet designed and sold by the Babson Bros. Co. of Chicago. Has four drawers for cylinder storage. The cabinet is in very good, sturdy condition with an original dark oak finish matching the machine. The Amberola 30 is in very good condition. The motor has been cleaned, adjusted, and lubricated and is in excellent playing condition. The reproducer has been cleaned with new gaskets installed and plays great. At some point in its past, the motor winding shaft was extended to meet the crank at the proper distance to the outside of the cabinet. This can be seen in a photo. This combination machine and cabinet if sold to be delivered for pick-up at the Wayne Phonograph Show, or the Stanton Auction. Rob

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Oak or Mahogany, Should be in Excellent contidition. PM me if you might have something. Thanks!

I know of a newer collector that has a very late Victor VI that had a Victrola motor installed in it also. The motor board and crank side of the case has been modified to accept the motor. My question is what kind of motor would have been in his Victor VI originally. The motor board has the smaller opening in it for the spindle to come through so it wouldn't have the yielding style turntable. I have been talking with this collector and have offered to restore his late Victor VI if we can find out the correct motor for it. The tone arm has the drop rod for an automatic brake. Does anyone have a late Victor VI that could post some pictures? I really think his Victor VI needs to be brought back to life. Thanks for any help.

BenL, thanks for all the information. I will be researching tone arms.

Congratulations! I bought one of those, had it rebuilt several years ago. They are great sounding machines when fully restored but beasts to move. How's your back doing? 🤣

Unfortunately I was wasn’t clear in my description. The model E was the take home machine. The model B was in the Herzog cabinet. Still the most exciting phonograph find I ever had for an estate sale. Normally it’s usually a no-brand Victrola clone.