[Art Hoch]

Terry,
Indeed I did have a GE H87. You have some kind of memory!!

But in order to have room for the 38-1, I had to get rid of something; in this case, it was the H87. It found a new home in Iowa. I do miss it though. Nice sound, nice cabinet, nice everything. If my basement family room display area was larger, I could have kept it.

One last look..........

[Radioroslyn]

I had one way back in the late 60's. like you said a nice looking good sounding set. I've been on again off again looking for one. I miss the the one I had. I did pick up a H-77 which is the same set with a single 6W6 in the output. Good player and has the Beam-a-Scope!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42774321@N08/3941397549/
I really like that big hunk of wood on the front of the H-87.
Great memories
Terry

[PhilcoJohn]

Art they are a nice bunch! Would love them play all at the same time!

[TA Forbes]

Art, that is a swell bunch of consoles.

I'm not a "Z" guy, but lately seem t be bumping int them. First a 12S471, then a 12S265, and now ANOTHER 12S471.

[Art Hoch]

TA,
I wouldn't mind having either one (or both) of those---if I had the space!!!!!
Art

[PhilcoJohn]

Art, You rarely see the 38-1 around. It must of been a low production console? You would think a console 38-1 would pop up for sale now and again. Especially with it being console # 1 being produced in the model year of 1938. If thats how they numbered them as they were produced.?

[Art Hoch]

Ron says 7,500 were produced.

[PhilcoJohn]

Wish I had a 38-1 hard to find radio. Thank god you saved that one.

[TA Forbes]

I found my 38-1 near Snow Hill, NC.

They ARE here in the south, but ya gotta work for 'em. Unfortunately the weather down here is unkind to a set kept in a barn or attic....

[VntgRads]

I'm new to the Phorum and noticed this thread on the Philco 38-1. I purchased one about a month through Craig's list. The owner had only 2 pictures posted but the cabinet looked beautiful! He was asking $40 and I pretty much purchased it over the phone, sight unseen. It was a 100 mile drive each way but well worth it. Not much history from the owner other than he bought it for $25 at a yard sale! So he was happy with the sale and so was I! I have someone that does the chassis/electrical work for me and I do the cosmetics. It has not been tested yet so not sure what will be involved in repair/restoration. I'm fascinated by the automatic tuning aspect of this model. I'm just getting into vintage radios and like the Philco units as I am a Ford guy (not to mention the cool styling)! My Philco collection includes the 38-1, 48-482 (listening to the SF Giants on this radio right now), 49-909 (AM/FM table model), and a A-361 console with the converted AM car radio. I look forward to being an avid contributor and will probably be asking lots of questions regarding my Philco's and this "highly addicting" hobby. Thanks for your time.

Craig R.

[TA Forbes]

Welcome!!

This is the place for Philco (and even non-Philco) info.

You will be pleased with your 38-1 if it is done right.