The wood cabinet on this radio/phono is all original & in spectacular condition. The cabinet is solid & tight that has been cleaned & polished which still retains it’s original sheen or shine. The finish looks fantastic & the grain in the wood is spectacular looking & very pleasing to the eyes to say the least. There are no scratches in the cabinet note worthy of talking about but there is a small chip in the veneer on the lower bottom right side back edge of the cabinet. This small chip in the veneer does not in any way shape of form detract from the overall beauty of this radio. I have taken many pictures so you may get a good view of this gorgeous looking & working radio/phonograph. I believe the speaker grill cloth is original & in great looking condition. The 4 brown bakelite/plastic control knobs are in great looking & working condition. The original loop antenna system on the inside is in great working condition. The chassis of the radio is in great condition & it is a 5 tube unit with 4 controls. The controls are stated from left to right, #1-ON/OFF/VOLUME #2/3 outer control BAND/PHONO inner control TONE #4-TUNING & all 4 controls work great. The chassis has had all new electrolytic capacitor/filters installed & all wax/paper capacitors have been replaced & a new electric cord has been installed. You may or may not need to stretch this long antenna wire out but it will probably assist in better SW reception. When using the SW/Overseas band will differ depending on the time of day, evening or late night hours when using this band. Shortwave usually receives best in the evening or late night hours. This radio has been restored to great working condition. As I stated Shortwave usually receives best in the evening or late night hours. The phonograph record player plays 78rpm records only. The needle on the record player had been replaced several years ago. When using the record player you must turn the BAND selector to the P position & then place a 78 rpm record on the platter & then turn the power switch “located at the end of the record/tone arm” to the ON position. Then move the record/tone arm over onto the record & she will start playing like a fiddle. This is a very nice looking & working Crosley radio record player & you will be proud to own it in your collection or as a stand alone radio/phono as it’s power & beauty will surely be the talk of the room by all whom enter. This is a vintage radio & must be handled & cared for & treated in this manor & not like a modern day boombox. Tube radio technology “unlike modern day solid state radios” can have interference/noise in the sound quality, caused by kitchen appliances, computer monitors, flat screen TV’S, florescent lights, washing machines, high power wires/lines above your home, etc… So where you position/place this radio in your home can make a huge difference & the direction/position it is set in. A lot of tube radios are directional meaning you “may” have to turn the radio one way or the other to receive the best reception. Tube radios usually take 30 to 45 seconds after they have been turned/powered ON before they start playing as the tubes have to warm up. The size of this fabulous & wonderful gem is 15-1/4″ long 12″ wide & 8-1/2 high. I package very well for a safe arrival. If you have any questions, please ask & I will promptly answer & as best as I can. Please ask questions before the end of the sale & not after. Thanks for looking I greatly appreciate it. The item “GORGEOUS VINTAGE 1940′S CROSLEY TUBE WOOD AM SW PHONOGRAPH RADIO RESTORED WORKS” is in sale since Thursday, July 30, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “birdman232″ and is located in Fenton, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Vintage Radio Record Player: Crosley
- Model 56TP: Year 1940′s
- AM Shortwave Overseas Tube: Wood Cabinet