MODEL, YEAR, FEATURES: Large gold clock face, gold trimmed knobs and sliderule dial scale are all set nicely into a beautiful mahogany cabinet on this recently serviced AM clock radio made by the Bendix Aviation Corporation in 1953. The Model 753M is similar to a Sylvania radio from the same era, but the mahogany cabinet on this one is much more elegant, and even sports a brass handle. Cabinet has been thoroughly cleaned, radio and clock have been serviced, and this set will play well for years to come with a warm tube driven sound from the original speaker.
CONDITION, REFURBISHING, PERFORMANCE: Mahogany cabinet has its original finish. There are some small areas where it has worn thin, but overall, cabinet is looking great with no dents or deep scratches, all panels fastened firmly with no splits. Graphics, numerals, and face look flawless, sliderule dial cursor moves across the AM band properly. Electronics have been professionally serviced with all wax/foil capacitors replaced along with the aging electrolytics. Many other items were serviced including tuner mechanics, power cord replacement, and radio alignment. Reception is very pleasant on this radio without hum or distortion, and it’s sensitive across the AM band. Clock was thoroughly cleaned and keeps good time without motor noises; central knob can be set for AUTO for a radio wake up, OFF, or ON for prolonged radio use. There’s another radio on/off switch on the back panel. Radio comes from a smoke & pet free home, all knobs and sturdy backboard present along with proper fasteners. Very legible factory schematic diagram is intact on the bottom side. All American Five tubes are easily reached. Photos will represent the set well as you scroll down the page.
DIMENSIONS, SHIPPING: Clock radio measures 10.4 inches wide, stands 8.5 inches tall, and is 6.3 inches deep from the front of knobs to the back panel (old 6.5 Oz. Coke bottle in one photo placed to give sense of scale). I have shipped hundreds of delicate tube radios all over the world for the past 12 years on eBay with fine packing materials and methods, so no worries. Paypal welcome along with other payments, radio will be sent off on the day or day after payment is received. Ground shipping will be the most cost effective, but I can ship using faster methods if needed.
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