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Early 30's Brunswick
#1

Are these good radios? I've had a Brunswick crank phonograph for over 40 years and know they had their own record label, but have no knowledge about the quality of their radios. I'm guessing they didn't sell that many in the '30-'31 time frame. Thoughts?
Steve
#2

Some of the Brunswick sets are pretty interesting with features like turret tuning, tone controls that change dial colors, unique cabinet designs, etc. :

[Image: http://i55.tinypic.com/ekj08w.jpg]

[Image: http://i56.tinypic.com/keu1z6.jpg]

Picture credits to Dale Davenport.

I have the same radio in a consolette cabinet (model 12A):

[Image: http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll118...ck-12A.jpg]
Picture credit to Bill Smith.

So my answer is yes, depending on the model, Brunswick made some pretty cool radios!

John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
#3

John,
Yes, I really like the cabinets too! Unusual looking chassis with most of it covered in what looks like aluminum. I'm guessing they weren't one of the biggest radio sellers at that time.....
Steve
#4

So John,
Any potmetal in it?? How do you control the volume??

Terry
#5

Terry, the large outer knob is tuning and the smaller center knob is volume & tone.  CW/CCW for volume and in/out for tone.  As you move the tone in/out the dial changes color... red - yellow - green.

I didn't notice any pot metal, but it has been a long time since I was in mine, but since it still seems to tune OK there may not be any at all.



[Image: http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/main.ph...alNumber=2]

John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"




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