[BC] Stereo Statesman

[Mark Humphrey]

According to the 1963 "Radio-Electronic Master" catalog, Simpson
Wide-Vue meters in the 4-1/2" size should have a scale length of 100
mm, following the arc.  The 4-1/2" VU meter is a Model 1349 (and sold
for $23.70 in those days)

The 3-1/2" version of the VU meter is a Model 1347 and has a 77.2 mm
scale length.

Simpson also sold 2-1/2" and 1-1/2" VU meters, but we can rule those
out, based on your photos.

Sorry, I have none to sell.  However, you might try Fred Chassey, a
surplus/junk equipment recycler in Bridgeport, PA, 610 592-0375.  I
haven't been to his warehouse in several years, but I do recall seeing
some there.

Mark


On 4/20/07, Dave Cooper <grandhorn at grandhorn.com> wrote:
> Good morning,
>
> I am finally getting around now to starting my Stereo Statesman project.  I
> am in need of a few items, though.  If anyone has these I would appreciate
> it if you'd email me.  I need the meters which someone said were Simpson
> Wide Vue type.  A while back on Ebay there were some Wide-Vue meters offered
> which were a bit different.  These are 4 ? x 1 ? inches on the lens and have
> no manufacturer on the meter face.  I would like to get a pair rather than
> one but beggars can't be choosers!  I need to take the old ones out and look
> more closely at them.  They are probably identified somewhere.   Also, I
> need about 4 of the flat black switch knobs and finally schematics/manual
> would be great.  I have posted pictures of what I am talking about here:
>
>