I’ve been using the Avantree CK310 for a few years. Tiny, reliable, very good sound quality. Not much bigger than a 50 cent piece....
Did a search on STG but didn’t find anything. Can someone please tell me where to buy brand new pinch rollers? I have several boomboxes and a few...
I get it. it’s really hard these days trying to carve out time for projects like this. I try to sneak a few minutes in between the craziness....
I thought about doing something on the side but it’s actually a ton of work. Not sure I could recoup my labor. Bonding the vinyl to the wood and...
Here’s an insanely rare RX-2700C! Similar to the Kenwood CR-50 albeit nicer looking and much better sounding. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I’m not sure I’d like to repeat this process lol. It was a ridiculous amount of labor and hyper-focus attention to detail. In all, I think I have...
So rare that I own the only one in the entire universe:tongue: See attached Panasonic “Press Release” Inspiration for the build came from the...
Found the original price for the 3-5285A! Looks to be $160 USD in 1981…about $550 in 2024 dollars. [ATTACH]
The cuts and engraving were done with a diode laser. It was a little tricky bc the simulated leather is bonded to the Baltic Birch. The laser has...
This was my first boom box back in 1983. I already own a clean, fully functional unit. Looking for “the back up” lol. Looking for a unit that is...
Thanks! It’s made from Baltic Birch, simulated leather and premium felt. [ATTACH]
The idea for it came from this vintage case: [ATTACH]
Hey Nick! I just designed and built a leather carry case for my GE 3-5285A! Thought you might enjoy the thread:...
Just made a custom carry case for my 3-5285A: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Recently bought a GE 3-5285A boom box - part of GE’s Silver Signature Collection. A small but beautiful higher mid-end unit. I started...
Agree! Such an upscale looking radio with above average sound quality. A real gem!
Wow Wow! Thanks for the info. Interestingly, I had the C variant about 10 years ago. It was a lot lighter than the A I still own. I remember...
Very nice! Mine cleaned up like new as well. Tapes play strong with no issues and the tuner really locks and holds a station. Remarkable for an...
GE is my favorite brand, followed closely by Realistic and Panasonic. My first boombox was the 3-5252A back in 1982. $99.00 at GEE BEE, purchased...
Also - can anyone tell me what the odd round holes on the chrome side handles are for? Is it for some kind of proprietary carry strap? If so,...
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