1949 FADA 790 – AMFMPhono Radio! At top right of the page & your homepage will show any new vintage radio listings we offer. To view my other Radio listings! Be sure to view the VIDEO DEMO below to hear the radio in action! Here it is – a near perfect example of the highly sought after. With a Bakelite cabinet that is as close to. This radio has been very well cared for. The radios electronics have been fully restored including all new capacitors, tubes as needed, chassis cleaned, controls cleaned and lubed, dial string restrung, and an alignment, and bench tested for hours. It is powered by 8 TUBES! As a result, it sounds amazing and pulls in stations both local and distant using its internal loop antenna and an included external antenna volume is loud and clear coming through its original 6 inch speaker. The design of this radio has its roots in art deco with a strong element of machine age. This model is highly sought after by collectors and is rarely found in this kind of condition and rarely are they found restored to this extent! It even has its original label on the bottom. The FADA 790 is known for being one of the earliest FM models. The large case is made of pure Bakelite one of the larger Bakelite radios of its day. These are only some of the reasons this radio is on many collectors bucket list. THE RADIO OF TOMORROW TODAY! Please take a quick look at the video demo below and then scroll down further for more information. Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code. As you can hear, this FADA 790 sounds amazing with great selectivity and reception. There is no hum; Volume control is smooth with no scratch or pop noises. The dial scale is exceptionally clean with no rust or pitting. The dial light works well and lights up the scale during night and is bright enough to see in the day. The dial needle moves in sync with the tuning knob as designed and it is in good condition. Just a little plastic polish will bring out the marbled swirl shine even better. There is only very minor wear on the case, very hard to see under normal light, but given the age you may find minor imperfections on the front, sides, back, top, and bottom of the radio. The original label is intact rare on this radio (so uncommon, reproductions are made to replace missing ones on other radios). The back is intact. The line cord is not original. The knobs, dial scale, dial lens, back, and cabinet are all original. These models are not often found electronically restored and with a case this nice! It also has its Original grille cloth! The FADA Radio Story! FADA was founded by F rank A ngelo D’A ndrea in Bronx, New York in 1923 the name FADA was created using his own initials. FADA radios experienced rapid growth through the 1920s but the depression hit hard and it filed for bankruptcy in 1934. It was reformed and continued to sell radios through the late 1940s. Fada radios are desired by radio collectors because of their unique and stylish machine age designs known for their use of metal trims and unique plastics Catalin plastic models fetch thousands this particular model in restored condition has been known to sell for almost. Heres an opportunity to get this stunner for a reasonable price! Dont miss your chance! This FADA is one of those rare opportunities collectors should take advantage of. I use plenty of Bubble Wrap, extra padding and double box or use extra box support material. It will be marked Fragile & This side up on the box to make sure it is handled carefully. The radio is fully insured. A small sampling of my feedback. Best packaging ever for a vintage radio – I really appreciate it. Fantastic radio as advertised, careful and thoughtful packaging. If there are any problems, please contact me and we can review options. DETROIT WAS A BOOMTOWN DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE RADIOS POPULARITY (1930s 1950s) SO THIS LOCATION IS HOME TO MANY RARE AND HARD TO FIND VINTAGE RADIOS – PLEASE STAY TUNED AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST! The item “RESTORED Antique Vintage FADA 790 BAKELITE Deco Tube Radio MINT Works Perfect” is in sale since Thursday, February 23, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “radioseek” and is located in Rochester, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada.
- Featured Refinements: Bakelite Tube Radio
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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