Bluetooth Ready To Go - Taupe Ivory 1958 General Electric Model C-405D Vacuum Tube AM Radio Mid Century Looker and Player!
BLUETOOTH/MP3: Plays Bluetooth wirelessly from any MP3 playing device over 30 ft. Includes 3.5mm to mono RCA cable. Just plug in your MP3 player or connect wirelessly via Bluetooth. Works with any iPod, iPAD, iPhone, or Android. Switch from MP3 to AM radio with rocker switch installed on back panel. Bluetooth receiver is mounted using simple Velcro tape. Can easily be re-positioned out of sight.
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop vacuum tube AM radio alarm manufactured by General Electric GE in 1958 timeframe in excellent+ working and physical condition. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. This radio is in excellent condition with no cracks, splits, or missing plastic. No crack on top. All original factory molded colors. No modifications, repaints, or repairs to cabinet. None needed. This radio is over 60 years old! The front clock function lettering is mostly rubbed off. Clear clock cover is not cracked or chipped which is usually the case. Clock metal face is original black no rust no pitting no oxidation trails. Numbers are clear and readable. The knobs are in excellent condition and securely attached. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping no crackling. The tuning knob attach post is one piece. Often, these knobs break off over the years. No dial light not designed with one. But one can be added for an extra charge.. 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. 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. The power cord and plug are good original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. Bottom factory labels are missing. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment no pets. This thing belongs in a museum!
COLOR: Ivory front and taupe back.
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DIMENSIONS: Approximately 11.5" x 6" x 6" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 3lbs 7oz
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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