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🎶Vintage 1950 MCM Motorola FM/AM Radio Phonograph Mahogany | Model 8FM21 HELP!
🍊CONDITION REPORT
• Good physical condition overall ✔️
• No major damages
• Minor scratches and scuffs from normal age/use
• Wood hasno major cracks or chips✔️
• Cabinet could benefit from agood refinishing
• Speaker fabric is in good condition ✔️
• Knobs are ingreat conditionwith no damages ✔️
• Tuning needle moves freely and smoothly ✔️
•Original power cord is deteriorating/falling apart and will need to be replaced
⚙️FUNCTIONAL NOTES
• Unitpowers on✔️
• Received a couple ofAM stations✔️
• An antenna will be needed to properly test FM reception
• Turntable motor can be heard running, butthe platter does not spin
• Reject/automatic function appears to operate properly
•Record changer is untested
• Stylus is present and appears to be in good condition ✔️
• Turntable will needservicing/repair
• Due to the deteriorating power cord, replacement is recommended before further use
đź› DETAILS
• VintageMotorola Model 8FM21
• FM/AM radio phonograph console
• Mahogany cabinet
• 45 adapter is included (not pictured)
• Great candidate for restoration
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