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Introduction & Value of Victrola
By Matthew Wrensch

Greetings from Wisconsin, yes, Packerland!  I tune, repair, and rebuild
pianos and player pianos.

As I was examining a player for a new customer she asked me to look at
a Victrola that they had.  It seems to more or less work.  (Probably
needs a good cleaning and appropriate lubrication, etc.)  Can someone
give me an idea as to its value?  It is a model VV 111, SN 6747.  As in
the case of pianos, the serial number can be indexed to a manufacturing
date, right?

Any information that you wish to enlighten me with would be greatly
appreciated.  Thanks!

Matthew Wrensch   RPT  PTG
1-414-476-TUNE (8863)

P.S.:  I work on players, Coinolas, reproducers,  reed organs, roller
organs, etc. but not (yet) Victrolas.

 [ Welcome to MMD, Matthew.  I think the phonograph collectors in our
 [ group will be happy to steer you toward their information sources.
 [ Keep your eyes pealed for that rare Melville Clark piano which
 [ has a player action _and_ a phonograph in the piano, and both are
 [ powered by a spring-motor!  -- Robbie


(Message sent Thu 16 Apr 1998, 02:34:59 GMT, from time zone GMT-0500.)

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