{"product_id":"gloss-black-1954-zenith-model-z512-y-vacuum-tube-am-radio-owl-eyes-excellent-condition-sounds-great","title":"Gloss Black 1954 Zenith Model Z512-Y Vacuum Tube AM Radio Owl Eyes! Excellent Condition! Sounds Great!","description":"\u003cmain role=\"main\" id=\"MainContent\" class=\"main-content js-focus-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-history-state=\"true\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-section-id=\"product-template\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template\" class=\"product-template__container page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid product-single\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003eGloss Black 1954 Zenith Model Z512-Y Vacuum Tube AM Radio Owl Eyes! Excellent Condition! Sounds Great!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION: Table top vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by Zenith in 1954 time frame in excellent working and excellent physical condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations very clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment. The station frequency selectivity and sensitivity is excellent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded gloss black color plastic cabinet. No chips or no major scratches. There is a repaired hairline crack on the bottom right edge. This model often has a hairline crack from the back top edge but not this one. All original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted no over spray not touched up. No major scratches or missing pieces. Glossy condition, looks great! Front decorative gold rings are in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS: Original volume and tuning red knobs are matching and securely attached with no cracks. No missing gold color metal center inserts. Tuning knob is original and works.  chassis. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOGO: No missing logos. Zenith recessed gold painted lettering is in excellent condition with very little rub off. The Zenith center crown logo is in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIAL LIGHT: None. Not designed with one but can be added for an extra charge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCLOCK: no clock\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePOWER CORD: Original factory power cord and plug are in excellent working condition. No breaks, no splits, no repair with electrical tape, or other. No exposed wiring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBACKING BOARD: Original factory backing board is in excellent condition. Clear readable factory printing. Backing board is securely mounted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Original bottom factory label is not missing and readable,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROVENANCE: 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 cigarette smoking, moisture, or pets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 11.5\" x 6\" x 6\" (l x w x h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: Approx 4 lbs 5 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOLOR: black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/HO9UMN7iIu0\" title=\"Gloss Black 1954 Zenith Model Z512-Y Vacuum Tube AM Radio Owl Eyes! Excellent Condition! Sounds Great!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD BLUETOOTH See info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Spruce Green 1956 Zenith Model A615F Vacuum Tube AM Radio\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6bfkCsAWTSU\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eADD A SMART SPEAKER:  See info\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-amazon-echo-dot\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD DIAL LIGHT See 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\"\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e","brand":"Zenith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45009865834549,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/xn2caYb5CsrXmtUP7oun6Qc_0_gps_generated.png?v=1771863831","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/fr\/products\/gloss-black-1954-zenith-model-z512-y-vacuum-tube-am-radio-owl-eyes-excellent-condition-sounds-great","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}