Not your ordinary Philco 48-1201 "Bing Crosby" R/P combo

[radiotvnut]

Originally Posted by leadlike

Great find! I've always had a soft spot for these guys...perhaps because they almost always are in such sad shape. Wonder how your grille cloth managed to stay so nice? I think I have some extra knobs and intact glass dial if you should need those.

Thanks for the offer. I have some knobs for this but may need a better dial glass. And, you're right about most of these being in sad shape when found today. There is one sitting in a local flea market right now that don't look much better than this one. It's been there for years with a big several hundred $ price tag. I also have the '46 model regular 78 version, also in sad shape. Maybe I'll get it fixed as well. I believe Philco made a console with the slide in record slot, didn't they?

[leadlike]

I wouldn't be surprised to see they put one of these into a console, but the only other use of this slot load mechanism that I know of was in a stand alone unit that lacked the 46-1201's radio. Looked like a suitcase.

[truetone36]

Originally Posted by radiotvnut

Philco made a console with the slide in record slot, didn't they?

Yes, they did. I have one that I bought at an auction in Marion, AR for $10 a couple years ago. Beautiful cabinet and it's in good working order as well. I don't recall the model number, but when I get it pulledout from the wall in the shop I'll post it.