This radio is a gorgeous visual treat that sounds great too! Housed in a famous. Ingraham cabinet, it is in excellent restored condition and the wood grains and finish are a sight to behold. Warm and inviting, with the Firestone Air Chief “Melody” name, it has has inlays along the front and sides as well as the louvered speaker grill. The cabinet retains the original stains, which were rejuvenated and the woods nourished. It was given six coats of clear lacquer to return it as close as possible to its original look. The Bakelite knobs are original. The Dial face graphics are crisp and clear and well lit by the pilot light. The dial cover is a replacement, as are the Firestone decal and power cord. There are virtually no flaws in the finish of this radio. Electronically, the chassis was restored, cleaned and serviced, with all paper/wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced. Tubes and resistors were replaced as needed. All controls and contacts were detail cleaned and lubricated. Wiring and other components were replaced as needed. The radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for optimal reception and quality of sound using the internal loop antenna. Smaller in size, this stunning radio will fit just about anywhere. With smooth curves and styling, it is desirable by both collectors and those with discerning taste. Note: Tube radios consist of a variety of vacuum tubes, capacitors, resistors and other electronic components. This radio has been disassembled, cleaned, and components tested. All non-functioning or suspect components were replaced. Vacuum tubes are similar to light bulbs in that an interior filament heats up inside the vacuum tube. When the filament burns out, the tube will need to be replaced. The tubes in this radio are in good working order. The longevity of the tube and its filaments is related to the length of time the radio is operated and the frequency of turning the radio power on and off. The item “Vintage Firestone The Melody Ingraham AM Tube Radio S-7403-5 RESTORED” is in sale since Saturday, December 22, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “holman9099″ and is located in Homestead, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
- Brand: Firestone Air Chief
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States