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Here we have a stunning 1938 Philco model 38-23 tabletop tube radio. Nicknamed the 'Bullet', for its unique streamline design, this beauty features a gorgeous American walnut cabinet, attractive dial with lighted pointer, great Art Deco appeal, vernier tuning, and outstanding performance.

Cabinet: The American walnut cabinet is simply gorgeous. Beautiful wood grain flows throughout the entire set. Its streamlined 'bullet' design really grabs your attention. Dark walnut tones add an elegant depth and richness. A large Art Deco grill not only looks great but allows for optimal sound from the speaker. Jet black trim and the Philco logo finish the cabinet off perfectly. This beauty is sure to be the highlight of any room in the home or office you choose to display it in.

Dial & Knobs: The attractive round dial is one of Philco's finest! When tuning, the entire dial moves while the lighted pointer stays stationary. This was quite an innovative feature for the time. The dial features the AM broadcast scale, shortwave scale and numerous foreign country and city names for shortwave reference. All letters and numbers on the dial are legible and show very little signs of wear. All knobs are in perfect shape and control on/off & tone, band switch and volume. Below the dial is the tuning knob. The outer knob controls coarse (fast) dial movement and the small inner knob controls vernier (fine) tuning for pinpoint accuracy.

Grill Cloth: The 1930's style grill cloth is a fine replacement fabric featuring a yellow gold color with a standard weave pattern. This fabric can also be purchased separately in our eBay store or just click this link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/134360448207 .

Chassis: All tubes in the 5-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 the included copper line antenna the radio performs exceptionally well. I'm able to receive many stations across the AM broadcast band with deep, rich tone and plenty of volume. I was also able to pick up quite a few shortwave stations, especially at night.

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 plug your phone, Mp3, CD player, tablet, Bluetooth adapter or other device into the AM Transmitter, place it inside or next to your radio and get ready to transmit through your radio. AM transmitter sold separately in our eBay store. Here is the link which includes a demonstration on how it works: https://www.ebay.com/itm/145401066737 . 

Dimensions: 16 1/2"W x 11"H x 9"D.

Approximate Shipping Costs: $28 East Coast, $50 Central and $62 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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