{"product_id":"bluetooth-ready-to-go-black-white-1960-truetone-model-2172-vacuum-tube-radio-sound-and-looks-great","title":"Bluetooth Ready To Go - Black White 1960 Truetone Model 2172 Vacuum Tube Radio Sound and Looks Great!","description":"\u003cp\u003eBluetooth Ready To Go - Black White 1960 Truetone Model 2172 Vacuum Tube Radio Sound and Looks Great! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLUETOOTH: This particular radio has been modified to play Bluetooth while retaining its original AM receiver electronics and functionality. This radio has not been gutted! Plays wirelessly from any playing device over 30 ft. New integrated Bluetooth circuitry available exclusively from Retro Radio Farm is completely internal inside the radio! No external plugs, cables, or receiver device! Switch from Bluetooth to AM radio and back with rocker switch installed. Pairs within seconds. No batteries to recharge! Sounds great! Absolutely no noise from Bluetooth circuitry!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDESCRIPTION:  Rare and very desirable from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-late fifties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Truetone Western Auto Supply.  Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Truetone in 1960 time frame in excellent working and physical condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Black cabinet and white grill are original factory molded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e colors through and through. No cracks or major scratches. There is a small chip on the lower right front grill piece. No repaint, no over spray no touch ups. None needed. No other cracks, chips or major scratches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKNOBS:  Matching original knobs are intact, securely attached. Tuning knob is in very good condition with front edge chip and missing metal center insert. Volume knob is in excellent condition. Volume works with smooth even attenuation across entire range. The tuning dial works fine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOGO: No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. \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\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! Both intermediate frequency transformers have been rebuilt to ensure static free performance. 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER CORD: The original power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKING BOARD: No backing board. Back cover is in excellent condition with not melted, broken heat vanes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom labels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO \u003ca title=\"Bluetooth Ready To Go - Black White 1960 Truetone Model 2172 Vacuum Tube Radio Sound and Looks Great!\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/nEznHLsggAk\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 9\" x 6\" x 6\" (l x w x h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: 3 lbs. 12 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\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\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebpage menu of upgrade services \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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinet construction: plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truetone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45686232285237,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/TVFatuhEZeu6-kPpvXGqQo_1_gps_generated.png?v=1782921346","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/products\/bluetooth-ready-to-go-black-white-1960-truetone-model-2172-vacuum-tube-radio-sound-and-looks-great","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}