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Fisher Consoles 1959-1965

fisher electra IV

Here is a pic of my The Fisher custom Electra IV its a early american maple.

I just did a fresh recap. every cap including the ones on the speakers have been replaced.

I haven't gotten the AM side to work, also I have what sounds like an open on one side of the stereo input of the phono. A slight sixty cycle hum that doesnt' change with the volume. ONe EL84 is redplating a bit. I have moved it and it still redplates. Going to try to get a single good tube to replace it before buying a matched quad.

Warren
 

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Make sure all your RCA Connections are clean and TIGHT! A loose RCA Jack will give you a 60Hz hum. Also check the Tonearm wires underneath and the interconnects at the same point. You might have an open there.

Get a tube tester. Even a cheap emission only will be better than nothing and they all test for shorts. A DVM also come in handy for checking voltages, and bias.

Larry
 
Red:

I'm going to look at a 1956 Custom Futura this afternoon. Is there anything you could tell me about it?

Cheers!
Dave
 
I don't really know much more than I posted on this recent thread that I'd wager refers to the exact same console. I find the one-year-only models interesting if just for the implied rarity. If it is the same console, the cabinet looked to be in very good shape. The R-20 chassis isn't terribly exciting but it's a The Fisher so it'll be a notch or two above most of its contemporary competition. I've never personally encountered a Fisher console from that era so I'd be excited just for the opportunity to see one up close.

What happened with the Scott console?
 
TheRed1 said:
I don't really know much more than I posted on this recent thread that I'd wager refers to the exact same console.
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Red:

It is, in fact, the exact same console. In fact, I've bartered with him before. Good guy. I've already spoken with him and we're going to try and work something out.

Dave
 
anyone know which fisher consoles came with (a) a 500b receiver, and (b) in an asian-themed cabinet? i just posted about one in long island in D&S, and i've never seen anything like it. beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
 
As far as I know, there were no consoles made by Fisher with the 500-B. If I remember correctly the 500-B was available roughly 1961-62. None of Fisher's consoles from those years used the 500-B. Fisher did advertise at least one "Far East Contemporary" styled console in 1965, The Executive X - but that was a transistorized model.

More than likely it's a custom cabinet with a Fisher receiver - I have one myself: The Commander's Console. As a console it's probably just as desirable as a Fisher-built model. You figure that if someone was going to go the extra mile to get the Fisher components, they probably wouldn't stick them in a cheap cabinet.
 
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Sure wish I had room . . .

This is a Fisher Ambassador console on CL here in Houston. I'm guessing the components alone would be worth two or three times what the seller is asking ($350). The TT is a Dual 1009. And I've NEVER seen a Fisher-branded RTR before.
 

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That's a nice one. Have you picked it up yet? :D

Here's a photo.

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Cool thread, just looked up mine on your site, it's a "E-49-IP (Italian Provincial//Distressed Walnut)"

That's really cool.

Cheers,
Russ
 
TexAg71 said:
This is a Fisher Ambassador console on CL here in Houston. I'm guessing the components alone would be worth two or three times what the seller is asking ($350). The TT is a Dual 1009. And I've NEVER seen a Fisher-branded RTR before.
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1965 Ambassador VII (Model A-690-TD (Traditional/Mahogany)) Hybrid AMP. Amp is the 59A and Tuner is 59T.


18 Tubes, 9 Transistors/65 Watts

Price: $1045 (Mediterranean/Traditional)
TT: Dual 1009
*W/R2R: Fisher Model L22 - Add $279.50

SWEET!! But NOT worth $350.

Running gear is the Same as the '65 FUTURA VIII

After looking at the control panel a bit more, it could be a 1966 also. This one has a strength meter instead of the "Stereo Beacon" Eye Tube.

It's still a sweet unit tho.
Larry
 
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The 290-T chassis was used in the Fisher Philharmonic III model P-28 (1963), the Philharmonic IV model P-29 (1964) and earlier Philharmonic V model P-290's (1965). Note the absence of a EM84 "stereo beam" and the optional, plug-in MPX 77 adapter.

FisherPhilharmonicP-29Chassis.jpg


The 29-T chassis was used in some later Fisher Philharmonic V model P-290's (1965) and all Philharmonic model P-291's (1966). Note the EM84 "stereo beam" and the integrated MPX-120. Otherwise these two chassis appear identical.

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My new baby...

Found this listed on the local craigslist Thursday after work, went to check it out with cash in hand of coarse. Really did not realize it was an Execuctive looking at the pics in the listing, what a pleasant surprise...

It is a model 960 from 1964, features the 800C receiver, Garrard type A and a Ampex 1250 R2R. The cabinet is in really nice shape, the majority of wear is shown in one of the pics. All damage is on or near top, one deep gouge on front edge, top near the front corner and along side edge. All in all it should clean up real nice. We stripped every thing out of it and removed all possible panels to move it, this is one heavy sucker.

The reciever has sylvania output tubes, the rest appear to be stock. It does play but has huim in one channel and volume is noticably lower than the other. I have not tested tubes but this one is scheduled for re-capp real soon. I have been working one the X-202 from my other Executive, that seems to be quite a complicated little amp, I may just push the 800C ahead of it. The R2R is also full of tubes, I know there is a couple of RCA'S a couple of Tele's as well, I have no idea what is hiding under under the tube shields.

No doubt I was in shock when the listing came up, I jumped on it hard.
 
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The 800C, really nice cosmetic shape inside and out. I know 2 of the knob brights are missing in photo, found one of them in the cabinet. The first chassis pic is as recieved. The 2nd chasis pic shows after cleaned with vacuum micro cleaning kit only, absolutely no fluids used...
 

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more pics
 

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perchdog said:
I have been working one the X-202 from my other Executive . . .
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Other than perhaps Fisher salesmen way back when, who ever gets to say the phrase "my other Executive"? The green color represents envy but I am also very excited to see your "Executive Lounge" once you get them both up and running and properly installed.

If I am interpreting the picture of the speakers correctly, then the space behind the two lower "drawers" is part of the speaker enclosure. I was wondering if the two bottom drawers opened for record storage but I guess Fisher figured that acoustics were more important.

I am amazed how close this was for you. Congratulations on another great find.
 
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Very nice, perchdog, we don't see many Executives. :thmbsp: I'd love to find one around here cheap, but who wouldn't. :D
 
Thanks Carter....
Yes each speaker encloser is approx 1/2 the width of entire console. Not so sure I like the fisher speaks.. I have been thinking about trying some ev's or wolverine 3-ways in the other, the 960 should have more than adequate volume for what ever i decide to use. Please not how easily the baffles will be to change out, unfortubately i do not think there is room for a 15"

Carter, once these are up and running you are definately welcome..

Thanks Spaceman...
 
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