I have scanned some of the paperwork to the computer and thought I'd go ahead and post them on here as well. The first one is a brochure that shows all the different models you could pick from. It has 18 different models.
Stromberg Carlson Television
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Here is my exact model. As I said earlier that everything is written in Spanish. I have not had a chance to get my sister to translate so if anyone is willing that would be awesome.
Here is the booklet for the radio. I'll post the inside pages later.
This is for the Gerrard phonograph.
I took the back cover off, and besides being covered in at least an inch of dust, it appeared complete. The speakers are Stromberg Carlson 8 in speakers. There are 2 on each side for a total of 4 speakerks.
The model number of the tv is SG5-1 with the serial number of 156356.
The model number of the radio is RU7-4 with the serial number of 143830
Still haven't been able to find more about it as of yet.
The model number of the tv is SG5-1 with the serial number of 156356.
The model number of the radio is RU7-4 with the serial number of 143830
Still haven't been able to find more about it as of yet.
lordkenmore
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The changer probably would have info floating about. A fast Google search turns up at least a page of hits for "Garrard AT6". (Note: above "Garrard" was spelled "Gerrard." The stylized name may look like is has an "E" but it's actually an "A".)
I have no idea how common the AT6 was, but Garrard was a huge maker of changers once.
I have no idea how common the AT6 was, but Garrard was a huge maker of changers once.
firedome
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Garrard AT6
was a very common model, sold as a seprate unit or installed in consoles as in this application. A good yeoman changer.
was a very common model, sold as a seprate unit or installed in consoles as in this application. A good yeoman changer.
mpatoray
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A very nice combo! A great candidate for a full restoration! I hope that you have not plugged it in! Keep us posted on what happens with it.
Matt
Matt
thor
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Translation
Hi Justin, sorry to chime in so late, I was away for a week! Here's the translation you were wishing for:
Constellation II
TV COMBINATION MODEL SG5-1/RU-7/AY5-4
Dimensions: Lenght 1.93 cm (76"), Height 87 cm (34.25"), Depth 42 cm (16.53")
RU7-4 7 band Radio Chassis, selection by toggle switches, illuminated tridimensional cuadrant, rotary antenna and power transformer (TN: Mexico was 220V at the time), stereophonic sound. 16 Watts P-P power output per channel, de luxe AT6 Garrard automatic record-changer with 45 RPM adaptor. 4 x 20 cm (7.87") double cone extended range loudspeakers. Television with 53 cm (23") "Shell Bond" alluminized and tinted 114° screen cinescope , tropicalized chassis with 20 tubes plus diodes that work as 36 (2 silicon rectifiers and 7 germanium diodes), completely hand wired, new front controls plus super cascade tuner, with louver grill. Elegant cabinet finished in imported fine woods and steel plates. Polyester finish.
Enjoy!
Emilio
Hi Justin, sorry to chime in so late, I was away for a week! Here's the translation you were wishing for:
Constellation II
TV COMBINATION MODEL SG5-1/RU-7/AY5-4
Dimensions: Lenght 1.93 cm (76"), Height 87 cm (34.25"), Depth 42 cm (16.53")
RU7-4 7 band Radio Chassis, selection by toggle switches, illuminated tridimensional cuadrant, rotary antenna and power transformer (TN: Mexico was 220V at the time), stereophonic sound. 16 Watts P-P power output per channel, de luxe AT6 Garrard automatic record-changer with 45 RPM adaptor. 4 x 20 cm (7.87") double cone extended range loudspeakers. Television with 53 cm (23") "Shell Bond" alluminized and tinted 114° screen cinescope , tropicalized chassis with 20 tubes plus diodes that work as 36 (2 silicon rectifiers and 7 germanium diodes), completely hand wired, new front controls plus super cascade tuner, with louver grill. Elegant cabinet finished in imported fine woods and steel plates. Polyester finish.
Enjoy!
Emilio
cfz2882
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amp power
16x16w pretty strong amp for vintage tv/stereo HiFi combo-should sound good if everything in good working order.
16x16w pretty strong amp for vintage tv/stereo HiFi combo-should sound good if everything in good working order.
thor
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Correction
Hi Justin, please change the last part to:
"... Elegant cabinet finished in imported fine woods and veneers. Polyester finish."
Hi Justin, please change the last part to:
"... Elegant cabinet finished in imported fine woods and veneers. Polyester finish."
thor
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Manual
Cover:
Stromberg Carlson
Installation, operation and service manual for RU7-4 and AY5-4 models
Manufactured in Mexico by Corporacion Mercantil de Mexico S.A.
Pine Nbr. 388 or 588 (can't really tell)
Mexico 13 D.F.
Back Cover:
There's nothing finer than a Stromberg Carlson
Cover:
Stromberg Carlson
Installation, operation and service manual for RU7-4 and AY5-4 models
Manufactured in Mexico by Corporacion Mercantil de Mexico S.A.
Pine Nbr. 388 or 588 (can't really tell)
Mexico 13 D.F.
Back Cover:
There's nothing finer than a Stromberg Carlson
Little update on it. I got all the dust blown out of it. The top lid over the phonograph has been removed to resecure the vaneer down. I also pulled the phonograph out, since it appears the wood it sits in is rotted away. I also pulled the wood out and will replace it. It appears that the radio which sits under the phonograph got some water damage as well. I'll have to remove those components and see if they are still good.
Thor: Thank you for your translation. I really appreciate it.
Thor: Thank you for your translation. I really appreciate it.
thor
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Hi Justin, you're welcome, I'm quite glad you liked the translation! Please feel free to ask for anything else you want me to translate for you!
Emilio
Emilio
Our TV man in the 50s showed us an SC chasis and it had wide steel bands that formed the frame around the picture tube, something he said was unique to SC. It was beautiful and terribly overbuilt. It would be something for a collector, but he doubted he could make any money selling it.
Love the turntable's "Instructivo de Manejo" not Instructivo del Uso. In Spanish, one manages something operated with the hands. You have a licencia para manehar un coche, a driver's license. After he sort of retired, my uncle's optometry practice was being run by his Mexican-American assistant and his wife. At her desk was the sign Yo Manejo Aqui, I'm in charge here and I'll bet she was.
Love the turntable's "Instructivo de Manejo" not Instructivo del Uso. In Spanish, one manages something operated with the hands. You have a licencia para manehar un coche, a driver's license. After he sort of retired, my uncle's optometry practice was being run by his Mexican-American assistant and his wife. At her desk was the sign Yo Manejo Aqui, I'm in charge here and I'll bet she was.
firedome
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at 16 watts/ch
I'd guess it has 6BQ5 (aka EL-84) output tubes, one of the sweetest tubes ever. Does it have a tube diagram on the back or inside the back cover? Might be some nice vintage 12ax7s in there as well.
I'd guess it has 6BQ5 (aka EL-84) output tubes, one of the sweetest tubes ever. Does it have a tube diagram on the back or inside the back cover? Might be some nice vintage 12ax7s in there as well.
6BQ5 tubes-not only loved by Hi-fi fans--but by "G"-fiddle amp fans,too!NOS 6BQ5 tubes are bought up by guitarists loving their sound---the early Beatles used them in their amps!The 6BQ5 is a real audio workhorse!!Found these tubes in the monitor amp section of Gates-Harris mixer consoles in radio stations-occasionally these tubes show up in line drivers,too.
Here is my favorite site for vintage electronics. They are mainly for radios, but also are about other vintage electronics.
http://www.antiqueradios.com
http://www.antiqueradios.com
