James's Webcor Pages: Webcor Reel-to-Reel Recorder Models Compared

Webcor (Webster-Chicago) Fonografs

I am not collecting record players. Absolutely not.

But I do like Webcor, and I know they made a lot of Fonografs over the years. As I've started noticing advertising for them, I thought I would compile a list. At least it would give people a general idea of how old their machine is.

Please note on the model numbers: I've removed the various prefixes (BP, EP, etc.) and suffixes (-1) because I believe they're specific to model colors and trims. In cases where I have info on the sub-model numbers, I provide them in the Notes column.

Model	Name	Year	Speeds	Type	Colors	Notes	Image	Price (new)
55	55	1947	78	Portable		needs external amp	Ad Side Top Nameplate Logo	$35.00
60	60	1947	78	Portable		internal amp, and speaker	Ad	$55.00
100	100		33 (78?)	Portable	Burgandy	internal amp. and speaker	Front Closed Open Turntable Nameplate
103	103	1952	78	Tabletop		internal amp. and speaker	Ad
106	106	1951	78	Changer		Same as Model 107 but bare changer	Ad
107	107	1951	78	Changer		Same as Model 106 but with a base	Ad
121	121	1952	33,45,78	Changer	Forest green and gray (F-121), burgandy (B-121)	Model 121-270 has GE Triple-Play cartridge. Repair docs are in Beitman's MON, Volume 13 (1953).	Ad	$51.75
122	Decorator	1952	33,45,78	Portable		Similar to Model 55; needs external amp, speaker. Repair docs are in Beitman's MON, Volume 13 (1953).	Ad	$53.75
123	Jubilee	1952	33,45,78	Portable	Forest green and gray (F-123), burgandy (B-123)	Similar to Model 60; internal amp, speaker. Repair docs are in Beitman's MON, Volume 13 (1953).	Ad	$63.50
124	Holiday	1952	33,45,78	Portable	Forest green and gray (F-124), burgandy (B-124)	Repair docs are in Beitman's MON, Volume 13 (1953).	Ad Closed Open Changer Knobs Replacement	$87.50
125	Diskchanger	1952	33,45,78	Portable	Burgandy	Mate for Model 166 portable amplifier. Repair docs are in Beitman's MON, Volume 13 (1953).	Ad Ad (offsite)	$68.50
Model	Name	Year	Speeds	Type	Colors	Notes	Image	Price (new)
126	HF Diskchanger	1952	33,45,78	Changer	Russet and cream (R-126 HF), burgandy (B-126 HF)	HF = high fidelity; Model 126-27 HF equipped for plug-in magnetic cartridge	Ad	$50.50
127	HF Catalina	1952	33,45,78	Portable	Russet and cream (R-127 HF), burgandy (B-127 HF)	HF = high fidelity; Model 127-27 HF equipped for plug-in magnetic cartridge; 127-270 HF equipped for GE Triple-Play cartridge	Ad	HF: $61.50 127-27: $56.75 127-270: $62.50
129	Authentic	1952	33,45,78	End table	Khaya mahogany (129-1), antique fruitwood (129-2)	4 tubes. 70W SAMS Photofact Set 215, Folder 13 (electronics); Photofact Set 208, Folder 13 or Webster Model 126 (changer)	Ad	129-1: $168.50 129-2: $178.50
130	Fonograf	1951	78	Portable		Manual only (no changer)	Open Turntable Photo Photo Photo Photo
131	Fonograf	1952	78	Portable	Two-tone portable		Ad
133, 146, 160, 161, 164			78	Changer		Models 133, 146, 160, 161 and 164 are basically the same.
134	Maestro	1953	33,45,78	Portable	Two-tone gray or burgandy	Manual only (no changer) 3 tube, 25W SAMS Photofact Set 205, Folder 12	Ad	$54.50
135	Lark	1952	33,45,78	Portable	Forest green and gray (F-135), burgandy (B-135)	Manual only (no changer) 1 tube, 40W SAMS Photofact Set 210, Folder 14	Ad	$39.95
Model	Name	Year	Speeds	Type	Colors	Notes	Image	Price (new)
136	Midge	1952	33,45,78	Portable	Forest green and gray (F-136), burgandy (B-136), tan and cream (T-136	Manual only (no changer). 1 tube. 40W SAMS Photofact Set 207, Folder 12	Ad Closed Open Open Cover Speeds Speeds Cartridge Control Lid Logo Name	$29.95
150			33,45,78	Portable		Appears to have an integrated radio.	Open Side Plate
151	151	1957	16,33,45,78	Changer		SAMS Photofact Set 375, Folder 17
152	152	1957	16,33,45,78	Changer		Same as Model 151 but has Automatic Speed Change and tone-arm down position when intermixing 33-1/3 LPs and 45 singles on the changer SAMS Photofact Set 375, Folder 17
246			78	Portable	Bare wood cabinet		Closed Open Changer Changer Label
333	Musicale		33,45,78	Portable			Front Open Grille Changer Bottom Plate Schematic
362			78	Tabletop			Side Open Changer Controls Nameplate Faceplate Ad
551		1951	78 (33, 45, maybe)	Portable			Side Open Changer Nameplate
621	Fonograf	1951	78	Portable	Single-tone cabinet		Ad Open Side Changer Grille Nameplate
Model	Name	Year	Speeds	Type	Colors	Notes	Image	Price (new)
1012	Melody	1959	16, 33,45,78	Portable	Available in blue and white, ebony and white	Stereo model. Manual turntable. Specs from Billboard Magazine Sept 14, 1959, p. 16	Ad	$39.95
1013	Lark	1959	16, 33,45,78	Portable	Red exterior, cream inside Afaialble in green and white, gold and white	Stereo model. Stereo model. Manual turntable. Removable speakers. Specs from Billboard Magazine Sept 14, 1959, p. 16	Ad Front Side Top Open1 Open2 Name Model	$39.95
1024	Holiday		33,45,78 (maybe)	Portable		Everything I know comes from the two photos	Closed Open Label Knobs Tone-arm
1013	Lark	1959	16, 33,45,78	Portable	Red exterior, cream inside Afaialble in green and white, gold and white	Stereo model. Stereo model. Manual turntable. Removable speakers. Specs from Billboard Magazine Sept 14, 1959, p. 16	Front Side Top Open1 Open2 Name Model	$39.95
1041	"Custom" Economy Hi-Fi Stereo Diskchanger	1959	16,33,45,78	Changer		1041-1: Astatic ceramic stereo cartridge with dual stylii 1041-21: GE stereo magnetic cartridge. Dual-channel pre-amp required 1041-27: No cartridge included	Ad
1042	"Custom" Economy Hi-Fi Stereo Diskchanger	1959	16,33,45,78	Changer		Same as 1041-1 or 1041-21 except with attractive metal base pan.	Ad
Model	Name	Year	Speeds	Type	Colors	Notes	Image	Price (new)
1050	President	1959	33,45,78 (maybe)	Portable	Ebony.	Stereo. 18W output. Specs in Billboard magazine, Sept 14 1959, p.22	Ad	$169.95
1053	Holiday	1959	33,45,78 (maybe)	Portable	Available in blue and white, gray and white.	Stereo. 5W output. Specs in Billboard magazine, Sept 14 1959, p.17	Ad	$79.95
1054	Holiday Coronet	1959	33,45,78 (maybe)	Portable	Availble in black and silver or copper and silver	Stereo. 55W output (may be a typo). Automatic turntable. Specs in Billboard magazine, Sept 14 1959, p.17	Ad	$99.95
1055	Musicale	1959	33,45,78 (maybe)	Console	Availble in blond or mahogany. Contemporary style cabinet.	Stereo. 8W output. Automatic turntable. Includes record storage area. Specs in Billboard magazine, Sept 14 1959, p.18		$149.95
1059		1959	33,45,78 (maybe)	Console	Available in mahogany, walnut, blond, ebony. Modern style cabinet.	Stereo. 30W output; one 12-inch speaker, two 6-inch and two 4-inch speakers. Specs in Billboard magazine, Sept 14 1959, p.32		$249.95
1060		1959	33,45,78 (maybe)	Radio/phono combination	Available in mahogany, walnut, and blond. Modern style cabinet.	Stereo. 60W output; one 15-inch speaker, two 6-inch and two 4-inch speakers. Specs in Billboard magazine, Sept 14 1959, p.32		$369.95
1063	Holiday Imperial	1959	33,45,78 (maybe)	Portable	Model EP-1063: black and silver; TP-1063: copper and brown	Stereo. 14W output; one 6-inch speaker, two 5-inch speakers. Specs in Billboard magazine, Sept 14 1959, p.18	Ad	$139.95
1068	Moderne	1959	16, 33,45,78	Radio (optional)/phono combination	Available in mahogany, walnut, limed oak; and blond. Modern style cabinet.	Stereo. 30W output; one 10-inch speaker, two 6-inch, and two 4-inch speakers. Specs in Billboard magazine, Sept 14 1959, p.26	Front Changer Speeds	$299.95
1069		1959	33,45,78 (maybe)	Console	Available in mahogany, walnut, and blond. Modern style cabinet.	Stereo. 14W output; one 10-inch speaker, two 5-inch speakers. Specs in Billboard magazine, Sept 14 1959, p.22		$179.95
Model	Name	Year	Speeds	Type	Colors	Notes	Image	Price (new)
1071		1959	33,45,78 (maybe)	Radio (optional)/phono combination	Available in mahogany, walnut, ebony and blond. Modern style cabinet.	Stereo. 60W output; one 15-inch speaker, two 6-inch and two 4-inch speakers. Specs in Billboard magazine, Sept 14 1959, p.26		$299.95
1096		1959	33,45,78 (maybe)	Radio/phono combination	Available in mahogany and ebony. Modern style cabinet.	Stereo. 60W output; one 15-inch speaker, two 6-inch and two 4-inch speakers. "Magic-mind" disc changer. Specs in Billboard magazine, Sept 14 1959, p.32	Front (open)	$389.95
1097		1959	33,45,78 (maybe)	Radio/phono combination	Available in walnut, maple, fruitwood. French-Provincial style cabinet.	Stereo. 60W output; one 15-inch speaker, two 6-inch and two 4-inch speakers. "Magic-mind" disc changer. Specs in Billboard magazine, Sept 14 1959, p.32		$399.95
Model	Name	Year	Speeds	Type	Colors	Notes	Image	Price (new)
1112	Melody	1960	16,33,45,78	Portable		Monoaural Hi-Fi.	Ad Open Closed Front Side Rear Controls Speeds
1113	Lark	1960	16,33,45,78	Portable		Two speakers, one detachable; built-in 45-RPM adapter. Manual record player. Similar to Model 1213 (also with manual record player), Models 1152 and 1252 (automatic changer). 2-tube. 25W. SAMS Photofact 607, Folder 11 (electronics); Photofact 447, Foler 13 or Webcor 184 (changer)..	Ad
1124	Holiday		16,33,45,78	Portable		Everything I know comes from the two photos	Side Changer
1133	Musicale	1953	33, 78 (45 probably)	Portable	Wood cabinet	High fidelity; includes external source input, output	Ad, Open Closed Front Changer Top In-Outs Front height Open width Under Diagram Label Website Owner's manual
1137	Allegro		33,45,78	Portable		Everything I know comes from the photos here	Front Open Knobs Label Name Tone-Arm Rear Changer
1150	President	1960	16,33,45,78	Portable		Four Hi-Fi speakers, 18W dual channel amp	Ad Closed Open Controls Changer Name Namplate Manual
1151	Maestro	1960	16,33,45,78	Portable		Single speaker, separate volume and tone controls	Ad
1152	Festival	1960	16,33,45,78	Portable		Two speakers: one in cabinet, one detachable. Similar to Models 1113 and 1213 (manual record player), Model 1252 (automatic changer). 2-tube. 25W. SAMS Photofact 607, Folder 11 (electronics); Photofact 447, Foler 13 or Webcor 184 (changer).	Ad Closed Open Grille Side Rear Changer
1153	Holiday	1960	16,33,45,78	Portable		Two detachable speakers	Ad
1154	Coronet	1960	16,33,45,78	Portable		3-channel stereo.	Ad
1163	Imperial	1960	16,33,45,78	Portable		3 Hi-Fi speakers for 3-channel stereo, two detachable; 14W amp.	Ad
1172	Studio	1960	16,33,45,78	Portable		Four Hi-Fi speakers, dual channel 8W amp; separate bass and treble controls; two volume controls	Ad
1213	Lark	1960	16,33,45,78	Portable		Two speakers, one detachable; built-in 45-RPM adapter. Manual record player. Similar to Model 1113 (also with manual record player), Models 1152 and 1252 (automatic changer). 2-tube. 25W. SAMS Photofact 607, Folder 11 (electronics); Photofact 447, Foler 13 or Webcor 184 (changer)..	Ad
1251	Maestro		16,33,45,78	Portable		Everything I know comes from the photos here	Open Side Speeds Label Logo
1252	Festival		16,33,45,78	Portable		Two speakers: one in cabinet, one detachable. Similar to Models 1113 and 1213 (manual record player), Model 1152 (automatic changer). 2-tube. 25W. SAMS Photofact 607, Folder 11 (electronics); Photofact 447, Foler 13 or Webcor 184 (changer).	Open Changer Speeds
1253	Holiday (also as Miss Webcor)	1962	16,33,45,78	Portable		Similar to Model 1270 (unknown differences) Stereo model, with second detachable speaker. 2 tubes. 28W. SAMS Photofact Set 606, Folder 13 (electronics); Photofact Set 447, Folder 13 or Record Changer Manual RC-12, or Webcor 1942 (changer).	Open Front Profile Side Changer Closed Lid Logo
1254	Coronet	1963	16,33,45,78	Portable		Stereo model, with two detachable speakers. 3 tubes. 35W. SAMS Photofact Set 618, Folder 14 (electronics); Photofact Set 447, Folder 13 or Webcor 184-33 (changer).	Closed Front Controls Changer Lid Logo Nameplate
1270		1962	16,33,45,78	Portable		Similar to Model 1253 (unknown differences) Stereo model, with second detachable speaker. 2 tubes. 28W. SAMS Photofact Set 606, Folder 13 (electronics); Photofact Set 447, Folder 13 or Record Changer Manual RC-12, or Webcor 1942 (changer).	Open Front Profile Side Changer Closed Lid Logo
Model	Name	Year	Speeds	Type	Colors	Notes	Image	Price (new)
1312	Melody		16,33,45,78	Portable		Small portable model	Closed Open Face Cartridge Lid-label Lid-logo
1351	Maestro		16,33,45,78	Portable		Large portable model	Open Changer Knobs Rear Nameplate
1356	Music Man	1962	16,33,45,78	Portable		Stereo model; tie-in with The Music Man movie;	Ad Open Controls Turntable Changer Label
1451	Maestro	1964	16,33,45,78	Portable		SAMS Photofact Set 723, Folder 10 (electronics), Set 614, Folder 14 (changer) Same Photofact for Model 1452 - I don't know what the difference is (probably the cabinet color or covering).	Closed Open Side Changer Namesplate
1612	Pixie		33,45,78	Portable		Turntable only; no changer. Comes in red and green.	Closed Open Turntable
1653	Holiday	1957	33,45,78	Portable		SAMS Photofact Set 356, Folder 17	Front Changer Tone-Arm Knobs Label
1655	Musicale Coronet	1956	33,45,78	Portable		SAMS Photofact Set 311, Folder 15 I believe models 1655, 1656, 1659, 1660 and 1662 are all the same except for the cabinet style, probably speaker size. Prefix on model number indicates cabinet type. BT = blond wood; MT = Mahogony	Front Changer Side Rear Name Label
1656		1956	33,45,78			SAMS Photofact Set 311, Folder 15 I believe models 1655, 1656, 1659, 1660 and 1662 are all the same except for the cabinet style, probably speaker size.
1658	Ravinia	1956	33,45,78	Console		SAMS Photofact Set 336, Folder 15
1659	Musicale Coronet	1956	33,45,78			SAMS Photofact Set 311, Folder 15 I believe models 1655, 1656, 1659, 1660 and 1662 are all the same except for the cabinet style, probably speaker size.
1660	Ravinia	1956	16,33,45,78	Console		SAMS Photofact Set 311, Folder 15 I believe models 1655, 1656, 1659, 1660 and 1662 are all the same except for the cabinet style, probably speaker size.	Cabinet Label
1662		1956	33,45,78			SAMS Photofact Set 311, Folder 15 I believe models 1655, 1656, 1659, 1660 and 1662 are all the same except for the cabinet style, probably speaker size.
1658		1956	33,45,78	Cabinet		5 tubes, 60W SAMS Photofact Set 356, Folder 15	Photofact cover
1691	Holiday	1956	33,45,78	Portable		SAMS Photofact Set 329, Folder 16 Includes radio tuner.	Front Side Changer Radio Name Nameplate
1751	Maestro		16,33,45,78	Portable		Hi-Fi, solid state. 3-transistor amp. 17W output. SAMS Photofact Set 887, Folder 7 (amp); Set 784, Folder 6 (record changer)	Front Open Profile Changer Rear Nameplate
1753	Holiday		16,33,45,78	Portable			Front Open Profile Changer Rear Nameplate
1754	Coronet		16,33,45,78	Portable	Black	Solid state stereo model	Open Controls Turntable Nameplate Closed
1755	Musicale			Tabletop			Front Open Rear Side Changer
1762	Musicale		16,33,45,78	Tabletop	Black		YouTube Open Closed Controls Changer Rear Inputs
Model	Name	Year	Speeds	Type	Colors	Notes	Image	Price (new)
1852	Festival		16,33,45,78	Portable			Front Open Side Rear Changer
1853	Holiday		16,33,45,78	Portable			Closed Front Open Side Changer Arm Speeds Turntable Nameplate
1854	Holiday Coronet		16,33,45,78	Portable			Front Open Changer Side Knobs Rear Label
1855	Musicale	1955	16,33,45,78	Tabletop			Front Changer Nameplate Rear Owners
1859, 1862, 1865, 1966	Musicale	1960	16,33,45,78	Console		Models 1859, 1862, 1865, 1893, 1895 and 1966 have same cabinet, with small differences in aplifiers. 1893 and 1895 include 8 tube AM/FM tuner. 6 tubes, 67W Amplifier: SAMS Photofact Set 473, Folder 18 Changer: SAMS Photofact 447, Folder 13 or Webcor 168	Photofact Cover Open Controls Nameplate Inputs
1893, 1895		1960	16,33,45,78	Radio-phono combination		Models 1859, 1862, 1865, 1893, 1895 and 1966 have same cabinet, with small differences in aplifiers. 1893 and 1895 include 8 tube AM/FM tuner. 6 tubes, 67W Amplifier: SAMS Photofact Set 473, Folder 18 Changer: SAMS Photofact 447, Folder 13 or Webcor 168	Photofact Cover
1912	Melody	1959	16,33,45,78	Portable		SAMS Photofact 462, Folder 18 Model 1912 and 1952 are electrically the same.	Closed Open Turntable
1952		1959	16,33,45,78	Portable		SAMS Photofact 462, Folder 18 Model 1912 and 1952 are electrically the same.
1953	I believe this is a Holiday		16,33,45,78	Portable		Hi-Fi model	Front Side Rear Nameplate Changer
1956	Stereo Holiday		16,33,45,78	Portable		Stereo model	Side Closed Side Open Grille Nameplate Name Speeds
1969	Victorian Stereo-Fidelity Radio-Fonograph	1958	16,33,45,78	Console	Available in Maple or Mahogany	3 speakers; 15W amp.; AM/FM radio optional ($319.95); optional 15W Stereo Mate I speaker ($80)	Ad	$239.95
1996	18th Century Stereo-Fidelity Radio-Fonograph	1958	16,33,45,78	Radio-phono combination	Available in Ebony or Mahogany	13 tubes; AM/FM radio;4 speakers; 30W amp; optional 30W ammplied Stereo Mate IV speaker ($125)	Ad	$475
1998	Comtemporary Stereo-Fidelity Radio-Fonograph	1958	16,33,45,78	Radio-phono combination	Available in Walnut, Mahogany, Blonde or Ebony	Same as Model 1996 except for cabinet; optional 30W ammplied Stereo Mate III speaker ($130)	Ad	$475
n/a	Stereofonic		16, 33, 45, 78	Changer		Stereo model	Top Rear Under Table Speeds

Types

Changer: no cabinet, no amplifier; meant to be part of a radio/phono combination.
Floor: floor model, complete with amplifier and speakers. Usually styled to look like an end table or cabinet.
Portable: table-top model, usually modelled after luggage; with handle.

All machines are changers (can handle a stack of records and play automatically) unless otherwise noted.