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Here we have a stunning 1941 General Electric
model L-660 tabletop tube radio featuring a gorgeous American Walnut cabinet, solid
wood pillared sides, spectacular automobile motif slide rule dial with chrome
escutcheon, great Art Deco appeal, built in loop antenna and excellent
performance.
Cabinet: The genuine American Walnut
cabinet is an absolute showstopper. Gorgeous wood grain flows throughout the
entire set. Its solid wood pillared sides really grab your attention. A unique
slanted front with waterfall top reminds you of the elegant craftsmanship so
popular from the era. A top louvered grill accommodates the top mounted
speaker. Dark Walnut trim finishes the cabinet off with the perfect contrast.
This deco beauty is sure to be the highlight of any room in the home or office
you choose to display it in.
Dial & Knobs: GE's automobile
themed dial is as good as it gets! The speedometer like AM scale, lower
pushbuttons and chrome escutcheon is reminiscent of automobile dashboards from
the same era. The dial is illuminated by a center mounted dial lamp for easy
dim or dark room tuning. All letters and numbers on the dial are legible and
show very little signs of wear. The dial glass is clear and free from any chips
breaks or cracks. The surrounding chrome escutcheon shines nicely. Both knobs
are in perfect shape and control on/off & volume and tuning. The red toggle
switch behind the on/off knob controls high/low tone. Due to the age and
delicacy of the automatic pushbutton tuning mechanism we have disabled this
feature and locked the manual tuning button into place (to tune by knob) to
avoid any mechanism damage.
Grill Cloth: The
1930’s style grill cloth is a fine replacement fabric featuring a dark
gold color with a standard weave pattern. This fabric can
also be purchased separately in our eBay store or clicking this link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/134564947789 .
Chassis: All tubes in the 6-tube chassis
were tested with any weak tubes being replaced. All caps, filters and resistors
were checked and replaced as needed. All brittle or bare wiring was replaced or
re-insulated. The chassis has been cleaned, lubed and re-aligned for optimal
performance. Using just the built in loop antenna, the radio performs very
well. I'm able to receive many stations across the AM broadcast band with great
tone and plenty of volume.
Not a fan of
AM broadcast? Little or no AM stations in your area? Stream / transmit your
favorite music, radio shows, playlists, or anything else to your vintage radio
with our AM transmitter (sold separately)! No installation or alterations
required. Simply pair your audio device to the Bluetooth receiver, place it
inside or next to your radio and get ready to transmit through your radio. AM
transmitter old separately in our eBay store. Here is the link which includes a
demonstration on how it works: https://www.ebay.com/itm/134813988497
The Cabinet’s Finish, Restoration Process and Repairs: Our
Radio cabinets undergo a vigorous restoration process. Our goal is to maintain
the natural beauty of the wood and grain, while providing a deep luster and
shine. We achieve this by removing all the old and worn lacquers and stains. We
then sand the cabinet with fine grit pads down to the original bare wood.
Nicks, chips, and blemishes are filled and/or blended. Any loose veneer is
re-secured. We make sure any filler applied or repairs made are blended nicely
and do not detract from the beauty of the set unless otherwise noted. New
stains and sealers are applied by hand. We continue by using many coats of
Mohawk brand lacquers and toners applied in the same manner as when the radio
was originally finished in the factory. We use nitrocellulose piano lacquer
which is applied through a professional HVLP turbine spray system in a
climate-controlled room. Nitrocellulose lacquer is very thin. We also apply
very thin coats. This allows the lacquer to seep into the grain and not cover
it up. A fine grit wet sanding follows every third coat along with a polishing
process and ending with a QAR-Glaze rub (available in our eBay store or
click here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133346478270 ). Many
hours of work are put into the radios, but as you can see, the outcome is a
beautiful, natural looking cabinet with gorgeous luster& shine. Our radios
are a great piece of history that comes to you ready to proudly display, as
well as listen to, in any room of the home or office.
Dimensions: 13" W x 8 1/2" H x 8"
D.
Approximate Shipping Costs: $20 East Coast, $32 Central and $48 West Coast
Antique tube radio reception can differ greatly depending
on location, length of antenna, time of day and amount of interference in
different areas. Many modern-day appliances can also interfere with reception
and cause static, distortion or buzzing. This is an 80+ year old AM radio. Its
reception, sound and performance should not be expected to compare to a modern
radio with today's technology. Playing capability is accurately described based
on my location, surroundings and hooked up to a loop or 12’ copper line
antenna. The antenna will be included in the sale, but I cannot guarantee
reception quality in your area. It may differ (better or worse) depending on
your location, surroundings, distance from AM broadcasts in your vicinity and
interference. Antique Radio Electronics, whether restored or un-restored, are
by nature hazardous due to their voltage, design, age and should not be
operated unattended or for great lengths at a time. Any operation, repairs or
other adjustments are done at your own risk.
I sell quality antique radios and describe them accurately
as can be confirmed with my outstanding feedback. I have sold many sets to my
valued customers, museums, high profile businesses and as TV/Movie props. All
were extremely pleased, so bid with confidence.
My radios are expertly packed using oversized boxes, many
layers of bubble wrap and several inches of packing material surrounding each
side of the radio so you can be assured they arrive safely. UPS is my default
shipping method. USPS can be requested but shipping charge may change.
Policies / Warranty: We offer a 14-day money back guarantee
(buyer pays return shipping with professional packing) if the radio has been
grossly misrepresented. Our radios are accurately described and in working
order when shipped out. In rare instances however, as with any vintage
electronics, minor problems can occur during shipment due to the age and
delicacy of antique radio parts. If your radio arrives and does not work,
please let us know. We will gladly walk you through the process of troubleshooting
to get it started. If that fails to correct the problem we will pay for return
shipping to us, diagnose and fix the problem, and return the radio to you. We
also offer a 30-day warranty on all the tubes, capacitors and resistors.
Due to the design of some antique radio parts, we cannot warranty transformers,
coils, tuners, and speakers. However, if at any time these parts happen to
fail, we will assist in repairing or replacing the defective part at a fair
cost.
If you
have any questions, please email me and I will answer in a timely manner.
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