![]() ![]() This is primarily due to the fact that, except for the different motors, VE and VV models are identical in every respect. Note: For virtually every model, electric Victrola (VE) models have the same value as spring-wound (VV) Victrolas, even though there were considerably fewer electrics produced. The 4-4 was also available with an electric motor option (VE 4-4), and a total of 19,860 of these machines were produced.ฤก1 All VE 4-4's have a grille cover. For more information, see the section on the VV 4-40. Thus, the 4-40 picked-up the serial number sequence where the Granada left off. Since the 4-4 and the 4-40 were very similar machines, the 4-40 is considered an "extension" of the Granada production. ![]() ![]() It is fairly certain that Granda serial numbers never exceeded 80,000, since the follow-on 1927 model VV 4-40 serialization started at 80,000. Factory production data states that 78,608 hand-wound Victrola 4-4's were produced, however, higher serial numbers have recently turned-up, indicating that more Granadas were likely made. The original 1925 selling price of the 4-4 was $150.00. The "Granada" name was changed to a "4-4" designation on the dataplate near the end of the production run. Later in 1926, the horn design was changed from a simple (unfolded) exponential horn to a folded-horn design, giving the machine better bass response. 1925 production versions had no grille cloth covering the horn opening (left) in early 1926, a grille cloth was added to give it a more elegant appearance. The 4-4 was available only with a mahogany finish, and included an automatic brake and nickel plated hardware (an antique bronze finish was used at the end of the production run). The Granada sold moderately well for a medium-priced machine, and remained in the Victor catalog until 1928 however, factory production of this model ceased at the end of 1926. It was a flat-top console machine, with cabinet styling similar to the deluxe (and successful) pre-Orthophonic VV-405, which had been discontinued earlier in the year. Here is the information on the Victrola - The Granada was one of the first four Orthophonic Victrola models that were introduced in late 1925. Please feel free to make an offer - this is for a worthy cause THIS IS OFFERED BY A NON-PROFIT THRIFT SHOP - IT WORKS AND IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION - CAN BE VIEWED MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 10:00 TO 5:00 ![]()
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