BLUETOOTH MP3 READY Swirly Brown Marbled 1955 General Electric Model 572 Retro AM Clock Radio Mint Condition!
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 12" x 5.5" x 6" (l x w x h)
COLOR: Brown Swirly Marbled
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BLUETOOTH MP3: This particular radio has been modified to play Bluetooth MP3. Plays MP3 with cable or wirelessly from any MP3 playing device over 30 ft. Includes 3.5mm to mono RCA cable. Just plug in your MP3 player or connect wirelessly via Bluetooth. Works with any iPod, iPAD, iPhone, or Android. Switch from MP3 to AM radio with rocker switch installed on back panel. Sounds great! See details here
DESCRIPTION: Mint condition example of a very popular design back in the mid fifties! I come across many of these 500 series GEs from the mid-fifties. This one is one of the best I've seen! Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by General Electric in the 1950's excellent working condition. Model number 572. Cabinet is original factory molded brown marbled color with attractive gold clock face. The front metal fascia is in excellent condition with no rust, tarnish and little oxidation. No cracks on the top! No cracks, chips, repairs, scratches, or missing material. No repaint or repairs. None needed. The cabinet shines like new. All original everything. All knobs are original and securely attached. This radio is over 60 years old! The on off sleep little knobs are all present and working fine. Amazing. These little knobs almost always go missing after all these years. The tuning dial works fine. No dial light. Not designed with one. No scratches, cracks, or yellowing of the clock clear dial face. The power cable is securely attached. The original cord was stronger and better quality than most. The power cord is in good working condition. Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor is quiet no humming buzzing or grinding sounds. Alarm works. Clock and alarm set function work. Sleep function works. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. 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. The power cord and plug are good original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. The radio has been 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 with no pets. When this radio was new, Eisenhower was US President!