05-27-2012, 07:07 PM
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Hi to all. I hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day weekend! I just wanted to share some pics of a Philco 16b I picked up on Craigslist in my area yesterday. I'm really happy, I've wanted a 16b in this style cabinet for a long time
. Apart from a lousy refinish job, the set appears to be in very good condition. the chassis is rust free and appears to be all original, although I haven't had a chance to look underneath it yet. Also the original grille cloth is still in decent shape!
I just have two questions. 1. The knobs don't appear to be correct. the bottom ones appear to be the tuning knobs for a cathedral model and the tuning knob looks to be from a 1936/37 style. The correct knobs for this style cabinet are the black hexagonal ones, right? And 2. there is an on/off toggle switch mounted on the right side of the cabinet. it appears to be original and there is a circular recess in the cabinet for the switch, but I wasn't aware that Philco ever used this set up, so, is it correct? As always, any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Kevin
http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q500...o16003.jpg
http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q500...o16002.jpg
Hi to all. I hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day weekend! I just wanted to share some pics of a Philco 16b I picked up on Craigslist in my area yesterday. I'm really happy, I've wanted a 16b in this style cabinet for a long time
. Apart from a lousy refinish job, the set appears to be in very good condition. the chassis is rust free and appears to be all original, although I haven't had a chance to look underneath it yet. Also the original grille cloth is still in decent shape!I just have two questions. 1. The knobs don't appear to be correct. the bottom ones appear to be the tuning knobs for a cathedral model and the tuning knob looks to be from a 1936/37 style. The correct knobs for this style cabinet are the black hexagonal ones, right? And 2. there is an on/off toggle switch mounted on the right side of the cabinet. it appears to be original and there is a circular recess in the cabinet for the switch, but I wasn't aware that Philco ever used this set up, so, is it correct? As always, any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Kevin
