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PHILCO PHORUM

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Philco for 1933 (introduced July 1933)

THE FOLLOWING MODELS REMAINED IN THE PHILCO LINEUP: 16 (all versions), 17B, 17L, 17XS, 19B, 19H, 19TX, 43 (all versions), 47 (all versions), 80B, 81B, 89 (all versions).
THE FOLLOWING MODELS WERE DISCONTINUED: 14 (all versions), 19X, 19LZ, 37 (all versions), 91 (all versions).

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MODEL 14B
Grille cloth should be the 70/90 pattern.
Photo used by permission.

Philco introduced a completely new Model 14 in July 1933, with a different tube layout and different knob layout, although it still used 9 tubes.

Original selling price: $69.50
Number made: 13,000 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 18B as well as Fall 1933 Model 44B)

MODEL 14L
The cabinet of this new 14L is identical with the June 1933 Model 14L. The knob layout is different to accommodate the new 14 chassis.

Original selling price: $95
Number made: 2,200 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 18LS as well as June 1933 Models 14L & 17L, Fall 1933 Model 19L, and January 1934 Model 34L)

MODEL 14HS
A new Highboy cabinet from Philco that would be shared with a few other models.

Original selling price: Not available
Number made: 29,500 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 18H & 38H as well as Fall 1933 Model 44H)

MODEL 14D
Original selling price: Not available
Number made: 5,000 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 17D & 18D as well as June 1933 Model 91D)

MODEL 14X
A large "X" model using the new Model 14 chassis.

Original selling price: $125
Number made: 2,000

MODELS 14RX, 16RX, 17RX & 18RX
Model 17RX-TU chairside unit (left); Model 17RX-SU speaker cabinet (right).
Models 14RX, 16RX & 18RX are identical in appearance.
Photo courtesy Clifford R. Huff

A new "Lazyboy" for 1933. The new models had a top which swiveled open to reveal the dial, controls, and a small storage area.

Original selling price: $150
Number made: 4,500 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 16RX, 17RX & 18RX)

MODEL 16CPX
   Model 16CPX-TU chairside unit (left); Model 16CPX-SU speaker cabinet (right).
Illustrations courtesy John Okolowicz

This was Philco's special "Century Of Progress" model which includes the Model 16 chassis and custom cabinetry including Macassar Ebony and Myrtle Burl veneers as well as Catalin and stainless steel trim. Very few were produced, and none are known to have survived.

Original selling price: $600
Number made: 75

MODEL 17D
Original selling price: $150
Number made: 5,000 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 14D & 18D as well as June 1933 Model 91D)

MODEL 18B
Another new Baby Grand, housing an all-new Philco. This model uses 8 tubes and covers AM and the "police" band (1.5 to 4 mc).

Original selling price: $60
Number made: 13,000  (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 14B as well as Fall 1933 Model 44B)

MODEL 18LS
NOTE: June 1933 Model 14L shown. Model 18LS cabinet is identical in appearance except for the knob layout.

Original selling price: Not available
Number made: 2,200 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 14L as well as June 1933 Models 14L & 17L, Fall 1933 Model 19L, and January 1934 Model 34L)

MODEL 18H
Original selling price: $85
Number made: 29,500 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 14HS & 38H as well as Fall 1933 Model 44H)

MODEL 18D
Original selling price: $100
Number made: 5,000 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 14D & 17D as well as June 1933 Model 91D)

MODEL 18XS
Original selling price: Not available
Number made: 2,000 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 19X as well as June 1933 Model 17XS)

MODEL 19X
A big Philco Inclined Sounding Board console with a small (yet big sounding) six-tube Model 19 chassis.

Original selling price: Not available
Number made: 2,000 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 18XS as well as June 1933 Model 17XS)

MODEL 38B
An all-new battery operated Philco for 1933, which used 5 tubes.

Original selling price: $45
Number made: 89,300 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 60B)

MODEL 38L
Original selling price: $59.95
Number made: 16,807 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 60L as well as Fall 1933 Models 17LS & 18L, and January 1934 Model 32L)

MODEL 38H
Model 14HS shown. Model 38H cabinet is identical in appearance except for the escutcheon.

Original selling price: Not available
Number made: 29,500 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 14HS & 18H as well as Fall 1933 Model 44H)

MODEL 60B
Photo credit: Jose Antonio Gonzalez

A new five-tube Baby Grand.

Original selling price: $27.50
Number made: 89,300 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 38B)

MODEL 60L
Original selling price: $39.95
Number made: 16,807 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 38L as well as Fall 1933 Models 17LS & 18L, and January 1934 Model 32L)

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