RARE 1950s Vintage Sony TR - 6 Historical Transistor Radio
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:20569518 | Modified Item: No |
| Brand: Sony | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
Up for auction is a vintage super-heterodyne 6 transistor radio, Model TR-6 made by Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo, Ltd. (SONY) in 1956.These rare examples of very early days of transistor radio don’t come up so often on auction. It will make a great addition to your radio collection!
As for the Sony TR-6, this model is made from a very brittle plastic and is easy to break, and this radio isn't also an exception.The radio can see a crack in the left bottom side. Now it's already ...repaired. There are no cracks or chips besides this crack in the plastic cover. Metal round plate on the top of the volume dial is missing. Please see photos.
This item is sold as is.The radio operates on 4 AAA batter batteries - do not include batteries in this auction. I tested and it picks up many AM stations normally.Tuning knob and volume dial rotate smoothly as they should.The radio has enough volume and the tone quality is clear for its age.Circuit board and all historical electronic component seems to be original except for one diode to play the radio more stable. The diode is installed in the back of the original diode, so it isn't seen from the surface. Has no corrosion around battery space.
These parts easily exceed the average use number of years, but the radio is not fully repaired because it is historically very valuable and to keep originality and respect it.
As the "Sony" badge was missing, so I diverted the badge for "TR-72".I provide a number of photos for your inspection, Please look closely.
There are no returns, no refunds.
Thank you.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please note, I only ship to the US. Basicaly no exceptions. Please agree to the terms and conditions listed below prior to bidding. - Please note if you are the winning bidder our shipping is US$19.00. - I do not charge for wrapping materials or handling - We accept Paypal only. - Payment is appreciated promptly or within 7 days of auction close.
Buyers Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in th item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.I won't under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws.
Thanks for looking.
As for the Sony TR-6, this model is made from a very brittle plastic and is easy to break, and this radio isn't also an exception.The radio can see a crack in the left bottom side. Now it's already ...repaired. There are no cracks or chips besides this crack in the plastic cover. Metal round plate on the top of the volume dial is missing. Please see photos.
This item is sold as is.The radio operates on 4 AAA batter batteries - do not include batteries in this auction. I tested and it picks up many AM stations normally.Tuning knob and volume dial rotate smoothly as they should.The radio has enough volume and the tone quality is clear for its age.Circuit board and all historical electronic component seems to be original except for one diode to play the radio more stable. The diode is installed in the back of the original diode, so it isn't seen from the surface. Has no corrosion around battery space.
These parts easily exceed the average use number of years, but the radio is not fully repaired because it is historically very valuable and to keep originality and respect it.
As the "Sony" badge was missing, so I diverted the badge for "TR-72".I provide a number of photos for your inspection, Please look closely.
There are no returns, no refunds.
Thank you.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please note, I only ship to the US. Basicaly no exceptions. Please agree to the terms and conditions listed below prior to bidding. - Please note if you are the winning bidder our shipping is US$19.00. - I do not charge for wrapping materials or handling - We accept Paypal only. - Payment is appreciated promptly or within 7 days of auction close.
Buyers Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in th item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.I won't under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws.
Thanks for looking.
