Nero Black 1950 Emerson Model 65B2 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Sounds Great! Excellent Condition!
DESCRIPTION: Emerson radio model from 1950 time frame in excellent working and physical condition.
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 black Bakelite. All original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted. No over spray. Not touched up. No chips or major scratches or missing pieces. No hairline cracks. Front tuning slot back panel is in excellent condition with some rust and greening. Gold painted inset letters and numbers are in excellent condition.
KNOBS: Original matching black plastic volume and tuning knobs are securely attached no cracks, no broken attachment posts.
LOGO: No missing logos.
DIAL LIGHT: Tuning slot light works and lights brightly.
CLOCK: No clock.
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! 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.
POWER CORD: The replacement power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: Original factory backing board is in excellent condition.
PROVENANCE: Was gently used, displayed, or stored in a dry cool environment for a long period of time. No evidence of prolonged exposure to moisture, smoking, cooking grease, pets or thick carpet.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Bottom factory label is missing.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 9" x 5" x 6" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 3 lbs 10 oz
COLOR: black
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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