{"product_id":"duchess-pink-mid-century-1959-general-electric-model-c-434b-vacuum-tube-am-clock-radio-beauty-sounds-fantastic-excellent-color-copy-1","title":"Duchess Pink Mid Century 1959 General Electric Model C-434B Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Beauty Sounds Fantastic Excellent Color!","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuchess Pink Mid Century 1959 General Electric Model C-434B Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Beauty Sounds Fantastic Excellent Color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDESCRIPTION: T\u003c\/span\u003eabletop tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by General Electric in 1959 time frame in excellent working and physical condition. Very popular late fifties step design in original factory molded beige pink color. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations very clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded beige pink plastic. No major scratches or missing pieces. There is a chip on the bottom towards the back edge. Clock black color cover is in excellent condition. Clock function lettering is excellent condition some letters rubbed off.  Color matching back cover is in excellent condition with no cracks or major scratches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS: All original matching clear flap clock function knobs. Volume and tuning gold metal inserts are in excellent plus condition with no tarnish or rust.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOGO: No missing logos. Front black factory painted raised General Electric logo is not worn off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIAL LIGHT: Original dial light works and lights brightly! Replaced with modern LED bulb for brightness and long life. The tuning dial light follows the movement of the tuning pointer. Nifty! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCLOCK: Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor is silent no humming no buzzing no ticking noises. Alarm and clock set function works and goes off at the correct set times. Buzzer works. Sleep timer works. Snooze button works. \u003c\/span\u003e\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! The tubes are working fine. Both Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static-free performance. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. Has original built in metal screen heat shield. 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 ivory power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. Base interconnect not fatigued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKING BOARD: Color matching beige pink back cover is original. No cracks, no chips, no major scratches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Bottom factory label is mostly intact and excellent condition. These labels are often missing on this model series. All internal labels are present too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROVENANCE: 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. Was probably used in or near the kitchen for much of its life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHEAT SHIELD: Original factory installed heat screen is functional and operating as designed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOR: beige pink\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/C17fZZKwq58\" title=\"Duchess Pink Mid Century 1959 General Electric Model C-434B Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Beauty Sounds Fantastic Excellent Color!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Princess Pink Mid Century 1959 General Electric Model C-416C Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Beauty Sounds FantasticExcellent Condition!\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/oqYbZEaGrJs\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Princess Pink Mid Century 1959 General Electric Model C-416C Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Beauty Sounds FantasticExcellent Condition!\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3pM2XxyiBOg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 14\" x 6\" x 5\" (l x w x h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: 4 lbs 4 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD BLUETOOTH: See pricing and info \u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\" href=\"http:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-bluetooth\" title=\"Add Bluetooth to vintage or antique vacuum tube radio\"\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\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD DIAL LIGHT: See pricing and info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\" 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\"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCategory: radio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCabinet construction: plastic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45080974590005,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/SKfCaaaaJ_nIyrMP_OvPqQo_0_gps_generated.png?v=1774364730","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/zh\/products\/duchess-pink-mid-century-1959-general-electric-model-c-434b-vacuum-tube-am-clock-radio-beauty-sounds-fantastic-excellent-color-copy-1","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}