B-450 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Just finished cleaning and polishing the new Diamond Disc B-450. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auxetophone Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Can't wait to see it once we can visit again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodPickett Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 That is a beautiful machine in an impressive setting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran604g Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Gorgeous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinfoilphono Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Wow -- that's amazing. I've never seen one before, but now I want one..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valecnik Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alang Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 What a stunningly beautiful machine! I absolutely love the grille and the fancy woodwork in general. The book-matched veneer is amazing. How did they do the lower front door? Is that just wood grain or is that inlay? Thanks for sharing! Andreas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-450 Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 Andreas, There are four identical pieces of veneer matched to form the design. The cabinet is beautifully made, the details are amazing. Roy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLBJB Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Probably my favorite of the Diamond Discs. And that's a great example. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garret Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Thank you very much for sharing photos of this lovely machine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valecnik Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 I wonder if he's the original owner? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garret Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Wow! Where did you find that photo? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auxetophone Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Too bad you can't see the serial number in the photo ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valecnik Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Garret said: Wow! Where did you find that photo? ? I don't remember where it came from. Found it on internet somewhere at some point. I try to download and save the interesting ones when I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-450 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Great photo! It’s a little hard to see but I’m pretty sure that’s an A-450. The detail in the legs is a little different than the B-450 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valecnik Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Just now, B-450 said: Great photo! It’s a little hard to see but I’m pretty sure that’s an A-450. The detail in the legs is a little different than the B-450 Yes isn't the tag on the left front side on yours Roy? Not sure about the differences on the legs. Will have to look at that more carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-450 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Valecnik said: Yes isn't the tag on the left front side on yours Roy? Not sure about the differences on the legs. Will have to look at that more carefully. Yes, Bruce, the tag is on the left front. The capitals and pediments of the legs have more carvings on the B series. They are smooth in the À series. The A series has Longer and more ornate reeding in the flutes at the bottom of the legs. These are minor differences but it helps distinguish the two in a photo (if that even really matters except to those of us who geek out Over details ?) Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valecnik Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, B-450 said: Yes, Bruce, the tag is on the left front. The capitals and pediments of the legs have more carvings on the B series. They are smooth in the À series. The A series has Longer and more ornate reeding in the flutes at the bottom of the legs. These are minor differences but it helps distinguish the two in a photo (if that even really matters except to those of us who geek out Over details ?) Roy From one detail geek to another, you are right about the ornamentation. I just did a quick comparison. The B is a little more heavily more decorated. Also I see no casters on the B. It never had them? As with the A-150, Amberola III, they came both ways? Edited June 2, 2020 by Valecnik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-450 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Just now, Valecnik said: From one detail geek to another, you are right about the ornamentation. I just did a quick comparison. The B is a little more heavily more decorated. Also I see no casters on the B. It never had them? As with the A-150, Amberola III, they came both ways? This originally had casters but they were badly damaged so I reproduced the brass caster sleeve and threaded the inside. I screwed elevator bolts (like a carriage bolt but with a large, completely flat head) into the sleeves so now the phonograph is stable and I can level it easily. I made no changes to the phonograph itself so an original set of casters could be installed without any trouble. The original casters are amazingly small and fragile for a phonograph of this size and weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valecnik Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, B-450 said: This originally had casters but they were badly damaged so I reproduced the brass caster sleeve and threaded the inside. I screwed elevator bolts (like a carriage bolt but with a large, completely flat head) into the sleeves so now the phonograph is stable and I can level it easily. I made no changes to the phonograph itself so an original set of casters could be installed without any trouble. The original casters are amazingly small and fragile for a phonograph of this size and weight. Yes, I agree about the casters. Mine has them and they are in pretty good shape. They are brass so no flat sides to deal with like the feltoids. Still they are WAY too small and those legs way too delicate to move the machine even a couple inches one way or the other using the casters, even with no records. I can't imagine trying to move it with a cabinet full of Diamond Discs. Edited June 2, 2020 by Valecnik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-450 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Valecnik said: Yes, I agree about the casters. Mine has them and they are in pretty good shape. They are brass so no flat sides to deal with like the feltoids. Still they are WAY too small and those legs way too delicate to move the machine even a couple inches one way or the other using the casters, even with no records. I can't imagine trying to move it with a cabinet full of Diamond Discs. That’s exactly why I decided to make flat feet. I can pull the drawer out without the phonograph wiggling or rolling. When I crank the motor, it doesn’t move either. Interestingly, this phonograph had an automatic winder for a long time. There was a triangular witness mark under the crank hole where the finish was perfect. James Hart (jokingly) brags that his B-450 is taller than mine because his still has casters. His phonograph is serial number 25, mine is 26 Edited June 2, 2020 by B-450 Correct spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valecnik Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 29 minutes ago, B-450 said: That’s exactly why I decided to make flat feet. I can pull the drawer out without the phonograph wiggling or rolling. When I crank the motor, it doesn’t move either. Interestingly, this phonograph had an automatic winder for a long time. There was a triangular witness mark under the crank hole where the finish was perfect. James Hart (jokingly) brags that his B-450 is taller than mine because his still has casters. His phonograph is serial number 25, mine is 26 25 & 26! That's another interesting thing about many of the B series models. The started, (presumably) with no. 1. On the other hand many of the A models, even the rarest have 4 digit serial nos. Yea mine is all over the place when I wind it if you don't hold it in place with one hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaClay Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 A relly handsome machine!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbwhite Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Awesome machine - thanks for posting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyxshop Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 ??very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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