capehart: The view of a collector friend, member of RMorg

Further explanation about Capehart 500 and 501 cabinets. The 500 models start with model E. The 500 has the walnut cabinet and was called in Capehart literature, Empire. The 501, from what I can determine, was offered starting with the model G. I have never seen an advertisement showing the 501 cabinet. I also have never seen a name given (by Capehart)  for the 501 cabinet. By looking at extent model 500 cabinets, we believe Capehart manufactured (or had made) 50 Capehart 500, Empire cabinets. Whatever electronic components offered when the customer ordered the 500, would be installed. The 501 was offered later.... so less were produced. Additionally, I suspect the 501 cabinet was more expensive.All 500 and 501 models contain 3 speakers and 3 amps.

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