Sunfire Yellow 1952 Firestone Model 4-A-108 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Sounds Terrific! Rare Original Factory Color!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by Firestone in 1952 in excellent working and physical condition. If you need a yellow radio to fill your radio rainbow, this is the one!
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded Bakelite painted yellow at the factory. True yellows not yellowed ivory or gold beige are one the rarest colors for radios from this era from and manufacturer. Not sure why. All original factory yellow paint on front, sides, and back. Not repainted. No over spray. Not touched up. There was a top hairline crack that has been repaired and reinforced from underneath. Only the top has been repainted in matchging yellow paint. Small paint chip on front top left and upper front right side.
KNOBS: Original color matching yellow volume and tuning knobs in excellent condition with no cracks, or chips or warping. No broken attach posts.
LOGO: Firestone gold center medallian logo is in excellent condition.
DIAL LIGHT: No tuning dial light. Not designed with one. But can be added for an extra charge.
CLOCK: None.
INTERNAL 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. Both Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static-free performance. 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.
POWER CORD: The brand new replacement power cord and safetry polarized plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: Original backing board is intact securely attached. All factory printing is readable.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing factory 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 cigarette smoking, moisture, or pets.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 10" x 5" x 6" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 4 lbs 3 oz
COLOR:yelow, like a meringue yellow
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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