Experience the nostalgia and charm of a bygone era with the BEAUTIFUL 1958 TELEFUNKEN Gavotte Model 8U German Tube Radio, available at Old Radio Garage. Expertly repaired this vintage gem offers impeccable sound quality and elegant design, making it a prized addition to any collection. At Old Radio Garage, we take pride in bringing antique radios back to their original glory, ensuring they work flawlessly while maintaining their authentic look. Immerse yourself in the richness of mid-century audio technology with this exceptional Telefunken model, a true testament to our commitment to excellence in vintage electronics.
This is a beautiful Mid Century Modern (MCM), fully functional Telefunken Gavotte 8U manufactured in West Germany in 1957-58 and featured on my homepage banner. It is an export model so the FM coverage range is from 88-108 MHz.
This Gavotte features 3 speakers, 6 AM circuits and 9 FM circuits. It measures 18.1 x 11.8 x 7.9 inchs.
The original wood case was hand polished until it shined. Minor cracks are still visible but they now look smooth and the radio has a fabulous 65 year old patina on top of the original sunburst finish! All other parts have been thoroughly cleaned and polished. Everything about this radio is original except for a few electronic components. A true antique!
I removed the chassis from the cabinet and cleaned and dusted everything. I tested the tubes, capacitors and resistors. Anything that was not in acceptable ranges were replaced. Any brittle wiring was replaced. The pushbutton assembly was cleaned and treated with DeoxIT D5 and works smoothly. The plastic trim was cleaned and hand polished. I did replace the magic eye tuning tube with a fully working equivalent so it shines bright and responds well to station changes. The speaker grill cloth is original and has been removed, cleaned and reinstalled. The pressboard back is in great shape with no damage.
