G'day from downunder Australia,

I'm a newbie here, so i thought my FIRST post should be something special

Here's my very first Boombox i customised back in 1981/82....
I was inspired by the cover of the Maclolm McLaren Album cover (see last pic), since i had all the parts laying around (being an electronics tech) i did my best to build up my own "ghetto blaster". not bad for a 15-16yr old kid......i'm now almost 44, and have re-found my love for big ol' Boomboxes.....

The Boombox is a "Silver" brand, not sure if it's unique to Australia? or worldwide?
Does anyone recognise the model? as i'd love to find one again, or at least some pics "before" my mods.
Sadly, i dont have this anymore, i think it was thrown out when i "grew up" .... Doh!!!







Enjoy!
Marty.

first off welcome to the nut house MARTY
that box is mad mate, very good though, can i just ask how many gears does it have

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Originally posted by LAV LOO:
first off welcome to the nut house MARTY
that box is mad mate, very good though, can i just ask how many gears does it have

Thanx for the welcome, it wouldn't be the only nuthouse i frequent ;-)

As for gears, it has 1 speed - LOUD !

Marty.

Marty your saying the brand is "silver" or its that the original color?...because from the buttons looks like a sanyo to me...nice pics though and thanks for sharing...

Welcome to the forum Marty Machine, and what great job you've done on recreating a classic.

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Originally posted by Blaster:
Marty your saying the brand is "silver" or its that the original color?...because from the buttons looks like a sanyo to me...nice pics though and thanks for sharing...

Yep, "Silver" was the brand....
here's a pic i found on the net to confirm....although this model isn't my one....

Also found this info.....
"SILVER" was the brand label for tube- and transistor-radios, turntables, tape-recorders and hifi-components made by the Shin-Shirasuna Electric Corp. (Shirasuna Denki MFG. Co. Ltd.).
Produced in Japan and later in Taiwan (ROC).

History:
The predecessor of Shin-Shirasuna Electric Corp., Shirasuna Electric, went bankrupt in 1957.
In 1994 the Shin-Shirasuna Electric Corp. was renamed to "Technol Ace Corporation"

Ha, a DIY Wheely! Must have been tough to carry with all the antennae.

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Originally posted by teamstress:
Ha, a DIY Wheely! Must have been tough to carry with all the antennae.

Carry? that's what the wheels are for, drag it along like walking the dog hahahaa.

i am also new here, just found the website and now im hooked! like what youve done pretty original.

31state!

welcome dudes...have a great time collecting.....this hobby is like a drug....be prepared to part with all your hard earned cash

Welcome to s2g. Marty from another Aussie. Great box. Who said Aussies don't have no class!