Lime Green 1961 Columbia Model C-611 Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Rare Model Color Combo!
DESCRIPTION: Vintage tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Columbia in 1961 time frame in excellent working and physical condition. Very rare model from Japan in a cool mid century color combo.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM and FM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
ABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips or major scratches. Original factory color combination. The cabinet is factory original molded lime green color. Original factory clear dial cover is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or major scratches. Not repainted. No repairs. No touch up. None needed. Front grey painted metal grill is original and in excellent condition with no dents or dings and securely attached.
FACTORY LABELS: No missing bottom factory labels.
KNOBS: The volume, tuning and band selector knobs are original, matching black plasticin excellent condition. No missing clock knobs. Amazing. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. The volume knob is factory original.
CLOCK: No clock
DIAL LIGHT: No dial light. Not designed with one but can be added for an extra charge.
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! 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 radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection.
POWER CORD: The power cord and plug are excellent original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
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. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 5" x 7" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 5 lbs 10 oz.
COLOR: lime green
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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: 1960s
Country of manufacture: Japan
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier