Good Morning,

Does anyone know anything about a singer 99 ((3/4 size) clone marked American?

Thanks,

Sharon

don't know anything about it but it's cute as a button - and I'd buy it!

I can't tell you anything...but you've got me poking around on Needlebar to see if I can find out! Sure is a cute lil' thing! :)

This article may provide a clue - http://sewing-machines.blogspot.com/...s-and-60s.html

look for 'made in Japan' or 'JA' stamped into the bottom.

Don't know anything about it, but it sure is pretty :mrgreen: Hope you can find the info you want

I don't know anything about it, but it sure is in good shape! What a shine!!!

I know nothing about that but the is such a cute machine. And in perfect shape. Beautiful.

Okay first of all there is no such thing as a "Japanese Clone" it is a "Copy" or just referred to as a Japanese 15 or Japanese 99. I am looking at the boss under the machine it should have a serial number on it, I need that number. Also the face plate that is on the machine if you could take it off and see if there is an "SK" on the backside of the plate. The face plate is what the tension regulator is fastened to. Just loosen the top screw and it will slide up and come right off.

I have an idea as who made this machine because it is a lot like my Universal 15 that I have in my studio. And I did a research project about this trademark and company for the NeedleBar.

And it wasnt Japan!!!

As far as the JA or JC numbers I do not think this machine will have any because of its age and Manufacturer, but you can never be too sure! ;)

Also take a photo of the underside so I can see that also it can tell me more about the machine, and any markings that are on the parts under the machine.

Billy

What a cute machine!

Hi Billy,

Will do, once it arrives. Thank you for your help.

Blessings,

Sharon

OMG!!

I was looking at this article and I would like to know what his sources are. :shock: :shock:

I know this was written in 2006 but still..........

The Machine that he shows in the photo is not even a Japanese built machine. It was manufactured by company in India. Then he is totally wrong about no records exist from these companies because I have a LARGE stack of records from several Japanese companies and the subcontractors that made their sewing machines sitting in front of me.

I am far from an expert but for the last 2 years I have been working on the Japanese research and have been able to find out quite a bit about the industry over there. Other than working around the language barrier the companies are very willing to send you copies of their records if they have them archived and you know exactly what you are looking for. You dont even want to know what my phone bill looks like LOL!!

He is right about the machines being better built and run smoother than the American counter parts, but remember they were trying to get into a market that was very hostile towards the Japanese. So the quality control had to be spot on and I love my Japanese 15! And they did have some really cool paint schemes!

But they have caught on and the collector factor is their and in demand.

Billy

sure is cute.