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Shouldered 16B Size
francois8890
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01-12-2013, 04:02 PM
Is there a significant difference in the cabinet dimensions of the shouldered tombstone version 4 and the earlier peaked and slope topped cabinets? The shouldered version looks taller in pictures but that may be just an illusion due to the shape. I have never seen them side by side.

I am looking for one to restore and I think from what I have read I prefer the shouldered type code 125 but again, just looking right now and want to narrow down my search. Thanks,

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thirtiesradio
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01-15-2013, 03:33 AM
The shouldered and peaked/sloped top are all the same height, which is just under 22". I prefer the code 125 shouldered version as well.
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01-17-2013, 02:01 AM
Please see this website for background information, measurements, and a side-by-side comparison.

http://www.tuberadioland.com/philco16B-t..._main.html

I'd like one for my collection too. Good luck!
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01-19-2013, 03:41 AM
The website you listed shows the peaked top as being 3/8" shorter. I have all three and they measure exactly the same. In photos the shouldered version looks like it would be taller but in reality it is the same height.
(This post was last modified: 01-19-2013, 03:43 AM by thirtiesradio.)
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