{"product_id":"sea-green-1957-motorola-model-56h-vintage-vacuum-tube-am-radio-iconic-turbine-design-copy","title":"Choco Brown Marble 1957 Motorola Model 56H Vintage Vacuum Tube AM Radio Iconic Turbine Design!","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoco Brown Marble 1957 Motorola Model 56H Vintage Vacuum Tube AM Radio Iconic Turbine Design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION: One of the most sought after mid century radio designs. Nicknamed the \"turbine\" Motorola for obvious reasons. The cabinet is factory original urea plastic which is a hard inflexible plastic that predates polycarbonate and styrene based plastics found everywhere today. These turbine models were very susceptible to heat cracks along the top. This one has not heat cracks. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis vintage tabletop tube AM radio, manufactured by Motorola in 1957 is in excellent working condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCABINET CONDITION: The cabinet is original brown swirly plastic. Original factory molded color through and through. Not repainted. No cracks, chips or major scratches. The clear cone is shiny and securely attached no broken attach tabs no scratches no chips no inclusions. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe golden tuning dial metal cone is in excellent condition no rust, discoloration, or oxidation spots. Numbers are clear and readable, no missing material. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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. Nice deep rich tone. \u003cspan\u003eThere 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOGO: M logo is in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS: The knobs are in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLETTERING: No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on tuning dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. Gold tuning cone rotates as you turn the tuning knob! Classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIAL LIGHT: No dial light, not designed with one. But can be added for an extra charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTERNAL ELECTRONICS: \u003c\/span\u003eAll out of tolerance paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! \u003cspan\u003eBoth Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static-free performance. \u003c\/span\u003eThe tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKING BOARD: Backing board is in excellent condition with crisp square corners and clear readable printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER CORD: The original power cord and plug are in very good original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABEL: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo missing factory labels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOR: brown marbly swirl\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/E87Or620NXU\" title=\"Choco Brown Marble 1957 Motorola Model 56H Vintage Vacuum Tube AM Radio Iconic Turbine Design!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 15\" x 5\" x 5.5\" (l x w x h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: 4lbs 3oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD BLUETOOTH: See pricing and info \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-bluetooth\" title=\"Add Bluetooth to vintage or antique vacuum tube radio\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\" data-product-impression-tracked=\"true\" data-product-link-position=\"1\" data-impression-id=\"bf44b94a-0f37-48e3-b08a-52b7390c350f\" data-above-fold=\"false\" data-product-click-tracked=\"true\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eADD Smart Speaker: See pricing and info\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/products\/add-smart-speaker\" title=\"Add Smart Speaker to vinatge or antique vacuum tube radio\" data-product-impression-tracked=\"true\" data-product-link-position=\"2\" data-impression-id=\"59829dd2-a42c-4c86-b138-87df2dea1875\" data-above-fold=\"false\" data-product-click-tracked=\"true\"\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\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\" data-product-impression-tracked=\"true\" data-product-link-position=\"3\" data-impression-id=\"0d965f75-09b3-4d4d-aaea-e2a7abfd94fc\" data-above-fold=\"false\" data-product-click-tracked=\"true\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinet construction: plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 1950s\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","brand":"Motorola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45793911963701,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/n_hhaq__M7zGpMYPttrE0AM_0_gps_generated.png?v=1784805604","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/products\/sea-green-1957-motorola-model-56h-vintage-vacuum-tube-am-radio-iconic-turbine-design-copy","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}