Musical Medium of Times Passed
So, I just acquired one of these vintage console stereos through craigslist. I have been looking for months and got a really good deal on it. It works perfectly and looks beautiful in my living room.
I don't have much for records anymore, but I plan to restart my collection. I can't spend too much, so I will be perusing the thrifts and garage sales. Anyone have records they want to unload? :D Seriously, though, I love this thing. it came with some 78s...Bing Crosby, Andrews Sisters, Gene Autry. I am enjoying those for now. What I love is that it is fairly automatic, especially given the timeframe in which it was made. there is just something about the sound that comes out of it. http://caseoriginalart.com/cellar/093008003.jpg http://caseoriginalart.com/cellar/093008005.jpg http://caseoriginalart.com/cellar/093008007.jpg |
OMG that is beautiful! I've always wanted to find one in that good of condition, and retrofit it with current high-end components.
I remember my grandparents playing Kenny Rogers and Charlie Daniels on a console. |
It would be fun to do that someday...maybe I will when I get another one. For now, though, I am enjoying the fuzzy scratchiness of the original. There were several on Craigslist. Maybe they have some in your area?
You know, my grandma had one of these, too, but I don't know where it is anymore. Probably my aunt has it. I had one years ago, also...I picked it up at a thrift for 10 bucks to go in my first apartment. It was great! Somehow we didn't have the room for it later on. I played my mom's Carol King and Beatles records on it. I really missed the sound. I think another thing I like about records is that you have to consciously think about what you want to play...not like queuing up a giant mp3 playlist and letting it go to subconsciously notice in the background. I actually have to get my lazy ass up and change the record. |
That is so cool! It looks great. How many records have you stacked at once? I bet you can get a couple hours of music out of it.
I think my old Tommy double album has the sides set up so it's 1,4; 2,3 so you can stack them. Is the sound good? Those look like decent sized speakers. If the speakers are shot, I have had good luck replacing rotten foam surrounds with a mail order kit and a little patience. |
So maybe I don't have to get my lazy ass up as often as I thought? I didn't even realize I could stack them...or maybe I can't? </dufus>
You know, I think the speakers are pretty good, still. I tested out the tuner and it works well, and the sound seems pretty good. I might take a look at them once we get moved, though. They might be a bit rotten, considering the age. |
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I'm old enough to have owned more than one turntable. |
Okay, I got the gist of the metal spindle, but I didn't realize I could put more records up there. Hmm...this greatly increases my appreciation for my new console. That just fuckin rocks. Literally, sort of.
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And the arm, in case it's not clear, goes above all the stacked records. It holds them level so the little dohicky in the spindle will hold them up.
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It shows how times have changed. When I was a teen, everyone knew how to stack a changer. Now it's an (almost) lost art.
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Yep.. in fact operas on LP would usually be, say for a 3 LP set, part 1&6 on one disc, 2&5 on the next, and 3&4, so you could load them all up at once.
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OOoooh....I got it. Sadly, I am no longer even a teenager (by far.) I am so happy. Thanks for letting this noob know.
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I'm going to go all grandpa Simpson again if you don't watch out, and start explaining this to Ibram and MTP.
"We used to have to change the records by hand!" |
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Gorgeous peice of furniture Case I only gave up my record player when I mved to HM's It was a modern one (well, 1995) but I loved to play me some of my teen recors on it I miss it |
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