Seafoam Green 1958 Emerson Vanguard Model 888 AM Portable Transistor Radio Excellent Condition Loud Clear Sounding!
DESCRIPTION: Portable transoistor AM radio manufactured by Emerson in 1958 in excellent working and physical condition. Has been specially adapted tpo power off AC adapter. Eliminates need for batteries. Includes original leather carry case.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial. This vintage portable radio plays great with or without an external antenna attachment. This radio is nearly 65 years old! Loud and clear sounding!
EARPLUGS: Earplugs not included.
CABINET CONDITION: Original factory high strength impact resistant plastic cabinet in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, no major scratches. Not repainted, not over sprayed or touched up. Original front gold metal stand is in excellent condition. Not heavily oxidized or rusted. Securely attached. Brown leather carry case is in excellent condition with no rips, separatred seams, or heavy discoloration. Top leather handle is intact, functional, but nearing the end of its usable life. Flap buckle are solid but top flap seems ro be missing. Gold painted factory graphics are intact and excellent condition.
KNOBS: All original factory matching knobs are in excellent condition. Volume on/off switch works. The tuning dial and pointer works, no slipping no sticky spots.
DIAL LIGHT: No dial light. Not designed with one.
BATTERIES: No batteries needed. This radio was originally designed to power off two AA batteries which are still readily available today at most retail stores. It has been adapted to power off AC adapter to eliminate need for batteries. The battery power option is not available unless the AC adapter retrofit is reversed (no extra charge). The AD adapter has been modified to use for this radio only.
AC POWER SUPPLY: Included. Powers off standard US household outlet 120VAC 117Hz.
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. Thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment.
FACTORY LABELS: No missing labels
PROVENANCE: Previous owner identity is not known. Was gently used then stored in a dry cool environment for a long period of time. No evidence of prolonged exposure to moisture, cooking grease, pets or carpet.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 5" x 2" x 7" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 1 lbs. 14 oz.
COLOR: seafoam green
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Product: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.
Category: radio
Cabinet construction: Bakelite
Period: 1950s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier.