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3rd Boombox on the way...3T04

thebeardedlady - 2011-09-09 04:46

Just purchased my 3rd boombox from the somewhat unreliable ebay...Its a Ferguson 3T04 as far as the description goes.

Let me know what you think and if you have any info on it that would be good, a google produces little results.
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220847634669? ... 500wt_1156

ghettoman - 2011-09-09 06:14

that box looks solid mate,built like a tank..and £10 is nothing for an old skool box..looks well worth it !!

thebeardedlady - 2011-09-09 06:33

Im excited to hear how it sounds!  

ghettoman - 2011-09-09 06:48

first thing to do is test it out for about 5 minutes to see how it sounds..then switch it off and spend the rest of the day cleaning it..in the past i've spent a whole day cleaning just one box,it has to be done,if a box can look like new,i want it to look its best,they deserve it..

thebeardedlady - 2011-09-09 06:59

Oh man i totally agree!  Im now on day two with the sanyo m9990 trying to get it perfect...as we speak the speaker grills are drying after a second coat and im putting the machine together again because i think iv fixed the tape deck...fingers crossed.  Will find out in 5 minutes!!  

- 2011-09-09 07:25

here is your's
Ferguson 3T04 Boombox similar to JVC RC-717W

http://i51.tinypic.com/4vh2dc.jpg

and a very close One (1) or 2 item difference
JVC RC-717W Boombox

http://i56.tinypic.com/28bqoih.jpg

there may Be another model of JVC That is even Closer to your Ferguson - Just cant remember which one.
Real curious to know the Brand Name's of the Part's inside of the Ferguson !

ghettoman - 2011-09-09 07:56

well spotted james,actually,years ago,ferguson and jvc joined forces in the early 80s when they were making the ferguson videostar video recorder,maybe the 2 boxes are the same..

thebeardedlady - 2011-09-09 09:51

That is uncannily similar, when i get it i'll more than likely have a look inside so i'll keep you posted!

thebeardedlady - 2011-09-12 05:18

The 3T04 arrived today!  Everything works and its in nice condition, just a little clean needed.  It sounds quite good considering the size of it.  It doesnt hit the low notes as well as a large box and the volume becomes distorted if you go anything above 3 quarters volume but on the whole im pleased.  It even has a din input for the ipod!

 

Here are some more pics for you to have a look at...

arioli.roberto - 2011-09-16 03:27

Sorry ,

there is someone that kindly give me some web addresses where to by boombox like sharp or aiwa ?? I'm looking to fing sharp gf9000z

thanks in advance

 

Roberto

sega - 2011-09-16 06:21

Ebay is your best option

bod - 2012-07-22 10:51

Ahh... memories. I have registered just to post as I have at long last found the model I had.

I can tell you the year my parents purchased this model of Ferguson unit. It was late 1978. I loved it as the volume controls doubled as recording levels. There weren't many "boom boxes" that had manual recording levels. My brother ended up with it so I bought an Hitachi 7200E in 1981 for £50. That was automatic recording levels.

thebeardedlady - 2012-07-22 13:02

I was looking to offload a couple boxes and I wanted to sell the ferguson if your interested?

driptip - 2012-07-22 14:30

Lady,

nice unit, i used to have one jvc somewhat similar to it, i forgot the model #

bod - 2012-07-23 09:33

Originally Posted by thebeardedlady:

I was looking to offload a couple boxes and I wanted to sell the ferguson if your interested?

Whereabouts are you? How much? Does it all work?

thebeardedlady - 2012-07-23 14:54

Im in the UK and last time I checked everything worked.  I'll check again tomorrow and make sure.  Im not really sure of a price, throw me an offer!