Flamingo Pink 1956 Emerson Model 927B Vacuum Tube Radio Sounds Great Excellent Condition!
DESCRIPTION: Vintage tabletop vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by Emerson in 1956 in excellent working and physical condition.
CABINET CONDITION: Original factory molded pink and white plastic cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks and no major scratches. There is a small corner chip on the front top left. The front aluminum decorative controls panel is original excellent condition with no fading, rust, or oxidation trails. All original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted. No over spray no touch up.
SOUND QUALITY: This radio picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
DIAL LIGHT: No dial light. Not designed with one.
KNOBS: The volume and tuning knobs are original matching gold transparent plastic. Both gold metal inserts are missing. Tuning knob works with no slipping, sticky, or stuck spots. The tuning knob is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips or broken attachment post and securely attached. Volume knob is matching and original in excellent condition.
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: The capacitors 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 unless you operate near modern megahertz devices. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications.
POWER CORD: Original power cord and plug are in excellent working condition with no breaks, splits, or exposed wiring.
FACTORY LABELS: Back factory label is intact and readable.
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 12" x 5" x 6.5" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 4 lbs 9 oz
COLOR: pink and white
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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: plastic
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