Silvia Classics: Microphone Restoration and Ribbon Repair

Silvia Classics^®, LLC

Silvia Classics began as a hobby restoring toy trains and then microphones for the collection. Because of so many required disciplines, such as refinishing and plating, machining, sheet metal, casting, and general refurbishment, it was decided that a business could be formed providing these services to others in need. We began by manufacturing parts from original drawings for accuracy and interchangeability. Because of the proximity of these disciplines, outsourcing to qualified vendors was an expedient solution. All microphones in the collection are operational to original specifications.

About Jerry L. Silvia

Retired vice president in charge of electronic engineering at GTE, Litton, and vice president of VideoTelecom at Mitsubishi, 35 years total. Extensive design and product engineering application.
RCA mic collector, 25 years.
RCA repair activity, 18 years.
Professional broadcasting, 5 years.
Vintage American Flyer toy train collector and restorer, 30 years.