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,...
Hoping to get more info on the GE Silver Signature Collection! Just bought a clean, fully functional 3-5285A from eBay. Beautiful radio! Great...
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