Tube Radio Vintage

Known as the “Air Chief”, this classic American beauty was made the year after WWII ended and seems to evoke the sense of strength and pride. The wooden cabinet is stunning, with fluted columns, center flower design and burl wood combined with the other wood solids and veneers. It is in overall excellent condition, though there are a few flaws that can be noted in the photos that come with age. There is a small veneer repair to the top, right front. They do not detract from the total attractiveness of the radio. One thing that really sets it off is the original grill clothe with the fan design. It is in very good condition with only slight wear on the right side. With six tubes, it has very good sensitivity, selectivity and reception. The short wave works best using a longer external antenna 10 ft. And of course a. S with all of the radios I restore, it has been gone over with the utmost attention to detail. It is doubtful that you will find another of this radio restored as it is with the original grill clothe, if at all. The cabinet was stripped of the old varnish and lacquer, keeping the original stain. It was then nourished, rejuvenated and balanced. The bottom and top trim were redone with brown mahogany toner. The entire cabinet was then given eight coats of clear lacquer with excellent results and the photos speak for themselves. The glass dial face/cover is in very good condition with crisp and clear graphics that are nicely lighted. There is a small amount of paint missing from the perimeter area as can be seen. He knobs are original and have been polished. As mentioned, the grill clothe is original and makes the radio the stunner it is. The power cord was replaced, using the original plug. Felt pads were added to the bottom to protect your furniture. Electronically, the chassis was restored, cleaned and serviced, with all paper/wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced with new ones. Tubes and resistors were tested and replaced as needed. All controls and contacts were detail cleaned and lubricated. Wiring and other components were replaced as needed. The dial cord was replaced. The radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for optimal reception and quality of sound using the internal loop antenna. This 74 year old has a charming presence and should be displayed in a prominent location. Just imagine all of the news of the world, music and stories this wonderful radio has broadcast. It would be a wonderful as a gift or as an addition to the collection. Ewly restored inside and out, it will continue to provide many more years of reliable enjoyment if well cared for. Dimensions: 15.5x10x8.5. 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. 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 AM/SW Tube Radio 4-A-20 (1946) BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED” is in sale since Tuesday, May 19, 2020. 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, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Brazil, Chile, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Turks and caicos islands, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Nicaragua, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.

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