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,...
Hoping to get more info on the SSC! Just bought a clean, fully functional 3-5285A from eBay. Beautiful radio! Great sound for its size. Feature...
Any of you guys ever built your own boombox? If so I would love to see pics. I’m working on one now. As a technology teacher I have access to a...
I have a second SCR-8 that’s been dead for over a decade. A shame. So I bought a small, powerful, 12v Bluetooth amp and carefully wired it to the...
When I was a kid my boombox was my voice. I was thinking about the deeper meaning behind my love for boomboxes. I think for many of us it goes...
I’m glad I’m not the only one buying spares for the spares. I own five RX-2700s. You know, in case the first four break lol. I will try a pair...
All sounded the same. I can’t believe how bad it was. I returned them through Amazon. They HAD to be defective. These are celebrated headphones...
Yes. I had the headphones connected to a Panasonic RX-2700 tried it w cassette and w radio.
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