1949 fada 790 series b – amfmphono radio! Please take a quick look at our video. And then read all the details below! Here it is – a near perfect example of the highly sought after. With a bakelite close to. As you can get – and. This radio has been very well. The radio’s electronics have been fully restored and is 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 is 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 – it even has. Its original label on the bottom and even the back. An early fm model with a. Phono input and a pure bakelite case are just some of the reasons this radio is on. Many collectors bucket list. The radio of tomorrow. Before looking at the video. On the top right of this listing. To stay on top of. This item is offered with. No reserve & at a. Now for your viewing and listening pleasure. Below to look and listen to this radio in. Then scroll down below the video to finish reading all the details. That makes this radio so exceptional! The sound is amazing! As you can hear from the video – this fada 790 sounds. Phenomenal with great selectivity and reception. Hum;volume control is smooth with. Scratch or pop noises. Dial scale is exceptionally clean with. 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. This radio has been fully electronically a professional radio restorer. All tubes were. Checked and tested strong, a new line cord was installed to replace the. Old crumbling one, 4 filter capacitors were replaced, 2 resisters were. Replaced, the output tube cathode bypass capacitor was replaced, as were. Any other out of tolerance capacitors, the power connections were. Properly rewired to ensure safe operation, the ground out chassis. Mounting screw was replaced, the controls were cleaned and lubricated, the knobs, cabinet, and trim were meticulously hand polished, the volume. And tone pots were cleaned and lubed, and the chassis was also cleaned. The radio was bench tested to ensure proper operation – this radio is now. Ready for years of use! 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 original label is fully intact – rare on this radio so. Rare, reproductions are made to replace missing ones on other radios. The line cord is not original. The knobs, dial scale, dial glass, back, and cabinet are all original. The cabinet is truly. These models are not often found electronically restored and. With a case this pristine. Original grille cloth is also present. Fada was founded by. Ndrea in bronx, new york in. 1923 – the name fada was created using his own initials. Experienced rapid growth through the 1920′s but the depression hit hard. And it filed for bankruptcy in 1934. It was reformed and continued to. Sell radios through the late 1940′s. 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. We checked the online. Value site, worth point and google and found most of these models nowhere. Near the condition of this fine example. This fada is one of those rare opportunities collectors. Should take advantage of and with. Corner, it is also perfect as a unique gift for yourself or someone. Dimension:14″ in length x 9″ high x 7 in depth. We pack very securely – no worries and. Or the same as parcel select. And we work with you on a solution that is satisfactory. Sure to look at all the photos closely & ask us any questions. You have not done so already – please don’t forget click. To stay up on all of our vintage radio listings! Thank again and good luck!The item “RESTORED Antique Vintage FADA 790 BAKELITE Deco Tube Radio MINT Works Perfect” is in sale since Thursday, January 15, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “agnes_radios” and is located in Rochester, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- 1949 FADA 790 AM/FM/PHONO: Made in the USA
- Bakelite 1940′s Depression Era: Made in USA Art Deco