{"product_id":"jvc-rc-646-boombox-radio-cassette","title":"JVC RC-646 Boombox Radio Cassette","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis super-cool model is associated with David Byrne of Talking Heads, as used by him on music videos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRare JVC RC-646 Vintage Radio Cassette Recorder. A solid and great sounding example of this rare model, which has just been serviced for sale - believed to be a unique for this model on the market today. A genuine unit, with all rear casing screws and internal screws original and tightening properly.\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA lovely portable boombox from the 1970's for the office, home, or simply for decoration, with the benefit of being serviced. The tape mechanism works perfectly on play, fast-forward and rewind (including the counter), and the radio is clear. The aerial extends and holds in place nicely.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eI have stripped the unit, replaced the cassette belts with precision ground units, cleaned the heads, capstan, pinch roller, mechanism and controls. I have also cleaned the internals, oiled the motor etc.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe music scan works in both directions. The pause, scan forward and scan reverse electronic switched have been cleaned, and I have renewed the flashing LEDs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe battery terminals are clean, and the unit is working brilliantly, with a nice wide frequency response and effective tone controls.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe FM stereo works perfectly, with the telltale light. It also has MW, LW and SW, with a fine tuner for the SW radio. \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 50 years old). There is wear and tear associated with age and use - but it is overall in good condition for its vintage to be fair, with original knobs, 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. Cassette and power lead are for demonstration only. 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","brand":"JVC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57507807887744,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/5414\/7968\/files\/s-l1600_f5170d90-e3da-4145-997b-b236e7b23c2b.webp?v=1772479358","url":"https:\/\/retrorestosvintageelectronics.com\/products\/jvc-rc-646-boombox-radio-cassette","provider":"Retro Restos Vintage Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}