05-02-2012, 06:52 PM
Well, as you noticed, it is missing the acoustic adapter, one of the knobs is incorrect, and the grille cloth is incorrect. All of that combined with the cabinet flaws makes the price higher than I would want to pay.
On the plus side it is a 9 tube 1938 shutter dial with motorized tuning and that cabinet is not very common; you'll see a lot more 262's than 263's. The acoustic adapter shouldn't be too hard to find, the missing knob is available as an original or nice reproduction, and (I saved the best for last) the grille cloth for this style set (both the swirl and the block pattern) will soon be on the streets again when Kenny Richmond debuts his new supply of grille cloth.
On the plus side it is a 9 tube 1938 shutter dial with motorized tuning and that cabinet is not very common; you'll see a lot more 262's than 263's. The acoustic adapter shouldn't be too hard to find, the missing knob is available as an original or nice reproduction, and (I saved the best for last) the grille cloth for this style set (both the swirl and the block pattern) will soon be on the streets again when Kenny Richmond debuts his new supply of grille cloth.
John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
