Clean, cool lines on this wedge front walnut radio make it very attractive. The large, multi colored glass dial face is in excellent condition and helps to make this a standout among the pre WWII radios. With push-button tuning, hi/low tone control, six tubes and an internal loop antenna, the reception and selectivity are great. Having the speaker mounted on the top underside of the cabinet allows for a more artful and expressive front. As with all of the radios I restore, it has been gone over with the utmost detail. The cabinet has the original finish, which does have some minor loss of finish to the top and sides, which has been treated and stabilized. The front remains absolutely flawless! As such, I could not see the value in restoring it for what is very minimally detracting from the overall look of the radio. After all, at 78 years old, it’s bound to show some wear and tear. The entire cabinet was given two coats of high quality orange oil/beeswax polish to bring out the beauty and nourish the wood. The glass dial face graphics are crisp and clear, and nicely back lit by the pilot light. The original Bakelite push-buttons and knobs were polished. The back cover is original. The power cord was replaced and felt pads were added to the underside 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 speaker was replaced. The radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for optimal reception and quality of sound using the internal loop antenna. This is a fairly rare radio and sought after by collectors and decorators alike. Now it is restored, it can continue to grace a home or office with beauty and sound for many years to come if well cared for. 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 GE AM Radio Walnut Cabinet (1941) RARE, BEAUTIFUL AND RESTORED” is in sale since Thursday, May 16, 2019. 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 worldwide.
- Brand: General Electric
