{"product_id":"boombox-sharp-gf-555-new-belts-pinch-rollers-etc-1980s-radio-cassette","title":"Boombox. Sharp GF-555 NEW BELTS, PINCH ROLLERS etc. 1980s Radio Cassette","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharp Vintage Twin Cassette Recorder with Radio in very nice overall condition. Serviced, fully working and tested. One for the collector or enthusiast looking for a clean, serviced example. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBoth decks calibrated to 3Khz, and Wow and Flutter is factory spec as new - super smooth (see test photo)!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTotally original. No donor parts\/spares, etc. Original power transformer, speakers, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVery loud. Extremely crisp and clear. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA solid, original and great sounding example of this rare model, which has just been serviced for sale. This one has just had a full service, including (but not limited to):\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFull 5 Belt Kit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2 new pich rollers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2 new capstan take-up sleeves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eClean and 'rubber renue' treatment of idlers, etc\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOil of both motors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCassette speed calibration\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTest, including APLD auto-search function on FF and Rewind.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBoth cassette doors open smoothly and slowly with their dampened mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe battery terminals are clean, and the battery cover is present\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAll LEDs function as intended\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe FM stereo works perfectly with proper pilot signal alignment and with the telltale light. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA solid, heavy unit, and plenty loud for it's size! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe handle is strong and intact, with genuine mirror-finish chrome end caps.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt is a vintage item (nearly 45 years old!), so there is of course some wear and tear associated with age - but it is overall in excellent condition for its vintage to be fair, with original knobs, aerials etc. Please see the photos for condition, as they were taken on the day of the listing. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging will be thorough, tracked and insured, although you are very welcome to collect in person, with a demonstration. Please note that the auction is for the stereo only. Cassettes and power lead are for demonstration only and not included. The power lead is the readily available 'Figure of 8' cable, so I do not like to risk transit damage by including them with the vintage, heavy boomboxes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58100608139648,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/5414\/7968\/files\/s-l1600_19_eac175c0-2e87-4f1b-aec4-0fda21544994.webp?v=1778850866","url":"https:\/\/retrorestosvintageelectronics.com\/products\/boombox-sharp-gf-555-new-belts-pinch-rollers-etc-1980s-radio-cassette","provider":"Retro Restos Vintage Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}