Victrola VV-IVA Crankup Phonograph W/Oak Cabinet, Rebuilt Reproducer Works Great

Description

This VV-IVA has a newly Rebuilt reproducer with new rubber gasket. The mica diaphram is in great shape and is newly waxed to the pin. Unit is in excellent condition. It features an Oak cabinet and Oak louvered baffles. Doors with original hardware provide the volume control.
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History of the VV-IVA.
Itwas introduced during the summer of 1911, and featured a very basic single-spring motor, nickel plated hardware and Victor's "No. 15" soundbox, which was similar to the popular "Exhibition" version, but with a shrouded housing which protected the fragile mica diaphragm. This indicates that Victor may have originally intended the IV to be primarily used by younger listeners (e.g. as a gift to children). A small, but well-made, solid oak cabinet was used. These cabinets, as was the case for all VV-IV and VV-VI models, were made by outside suppliers; assembly of the mechanical components was completed at the Victor plant in Camden, NJ.
The first iteration used a stamped metal grille to cover the horn opening, which served to hide the motor and mechanical components inside. Sound was routed directly from the tonearm through a wood baffle to the horn opening.