VV 1-70

VV 1-70

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The VV 1-70 was an economy tabletop model introduced late in 1926. This small Victrola used the non-Orthophonic No. 4 Soundbox and did not have an exponential horn; consequently the sound quality was not as good as with those models featuring more advanced acoustic designs. Regardless, these little machines can do a remarkable job of reproducing an electrical recording. Approximately 38,000 were produced before the model was discontinued at the end of 1927. Since more were produced than could be sold, overstocked machines continued to be shipped from the factory well into 1928. Some late-production versions were likely exported to Latin America. The cabinet featured a blended mahogany veneer finish, although much of the cabinet trim is made of ash which was stained to match. The 1-70 had a small single-spring motor and nickel-plated hardware. While these machines occasionally show-up at auctions and flea markets, their condition is typically poor. This is likely due to the fact that most were handed-down to children or simply considered to be junk when they became obsolete, combined with the fact that they were rather cheaply made. Current valuation for well-worn examples is minimal. Examples in exceptional original condition will maintain moderate collector interest today. The original 1926 selling price of the 1-70 was $50.00, which equates to about $950.00 in today's money. The Victrola No. 4 was the only soundbox originally sold with this model, however since most of the No. 4 soundboxes were made from pot metal, they would commonly split or warp. Therefore, it is common to find surviving examples with retrofitted Orthophonic or Victrola No. 2 soundboxes.

The current survival database shows the earliest existent VV 1-70 to be S/N 903 and the latest to be S/N 38319.

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