{"product_id":"bette-blue-1963-admiral-model-y3559-vintage-atomic-age-vacuum-tube-am-radio-clock-sounds-great-rare-model-excellent-condition","title":"Bette Blue 1963 Admiral Model Y3559 Vintage Atomic Age Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clock Sounds Great! Rare Model! Excellent Condition!","description":"\u003cp\u003eBette Blue 1963 Admiral Model Y3559 Vintage Atomic Age Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clock Sounds Great! Rare Model! Excellent Condition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM clock alarm radio manufactured by Admiral in 1963 time frame in excellent condition. Look at the flowery lattice grill! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABINET CONDITION: \u003cspan\u003eCabinet is original factory molded light blue color plastic. No cracks, chips or major scratches. All original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted, no touch or over spray. \u003c\/span\u003eThe top snooze button chrome surround shows its age and is slightly tarnished. The front clock bezel is clear transparent with no cracks or hazing. The black clock face is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS: Knobs are blue, original and securely attached. The tuning dial works fine. Tuning numbers rubbed off but faint impressions still there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLOCK: The clock function printing is worn off. Faint impressions barely readable. T\u003cspan\u003ehe clock works and keep accurate time. The clock is quiet no humming no buzzing no ticking noises. The alarm works. The buzzer works. The clock and alarm set function work. The snooze button works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIAL LIGHT: No dial light not designed with one. But can be added for an extra charge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTERNAL ELECTRONICS: 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. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKING BOARD: Original backing board is in excellent condition. Clear readable factory printing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEAT SHIELD: Has internal heat shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom factory labels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROVENANCE: Was gently used, lovingly displayed, or stored in a dry cool environment for a long period of time. No evidence of prolonged exposure to moisture, smoking, cooking grease, pets or thick carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOR: Powder blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/nW345bO94qk\" title=\"Bette Blue 1963 Admiral Model Y3559 Vintage Atomic Age Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clock Sounds Great! Rare Model! Excellent Condition!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 11.5\" x 4\" x 6\" (l x w x h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD BLUETOOTH: See pricing and info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-bluetooth\" title=\"Add Bluetooth to vintage or antique vacuum tube radio\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eADD Smart Speaker: See pricing and info \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/products\/add-smart-speaker\" title=\"Add Smart Speaker to vinatge or antique vacuum tube radio\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD DIAL LIGHT: See pricing and info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-tuning-or-clock-dial-light\" title=\"Add Tuning or Clock Dial Light to antique or vintage vacuum tube radio\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebpage menu of upgrade services\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Retro Radio Farm menu of services\" href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCategory: radio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCabinet construction: plastic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Admiral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67600100884533,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/AdmiralY3559_10525.jpg?v=1790965601","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/fr\/products\/bette-blue-1963-admiral-model-y3559-vintage-atomic-age-vacuum-tube-am-radio-clock-sounds-great-rare-model-excellent-condition","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}