Here we have a stunning 1942 Zenith model 6D2614 tabletop tube radio. Designed by Robert Davol Budlong, one of Zenith's most prolific engineers, this was one of the last Zenith tabletop radios to be produced while the United States was entering WWII and Zenith was changing its lines over to wartime production. The radio is commonly referred to as the 'Boomerang' for its uniquely shaped dial and features a gorgeous American Walnut cabinet, great Art Deco appeal, built in loop antenna and excellent performance.

Cabinet: The American Walnut cabinet is a real stunner. Beautiful wood grain flows throughout the entire set. Its humpback design and boomerang shaped dial remind you of why Zenith was second to none when it came to quality and craftsmanship. A circular cut grill not only adds to the Art Deco appeal but allows for optimal sound from the speaker. Jet black trim and dark walnut tones finish the cabinet off perfectly. Everybody will stop to admire this beauty no matter which room in the home or office you choose to display it in.

Dial & Knobs: The popular boomerang shaped black dial is quite attractive. It is illuminated by two dial lamps and features the Am broadcast scale and Zenith logo in a silver color. Everything on the dial is legible and shows very little signs of wear. The knobs control on/off & volume and tuning.

Grill Cloth: The 1930's style grill cloth is a fine replacement fabric featuring a yellow gold color with a wheat like pattern. This fabric can also be purchased separately in our eBay store or just click this link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/146410655182

Chassis: All tubes in the 6-tube chassis were tested with any weak tubes being replaced. All filter caps were replaced with all other capacitors, filters and resistors checked and replaced as needed. All brittle or bare wiring was replaced or re-insulated. The chassis has been cleaned, lubed, and re-aligned for optimal performance. Using just the built-in loop antenna, the radio plays exceptionally well. I'm able to receive many stations across the AM broadcast band with deep, rich tone and plenty of volume.

Not a fan of AM broadcast? Little or no AM stations in your area? Stream / transmit your favorite music, radio shows, playlists, or anything else to your vintage radio with our Bluetooth AM transmitter (sold separately)! No installation or alterations required to your radio. Simply pair your audio device to the Bluetooth receiver, place it inside or next to your radio and get ready to transmit through your radio. It's like your very own in-house radio station! Sold separately in our eBay store. Here is the link which includes a demonstration on how it works: https://www.ebay.com/itm/134813988497. 

The Cabinet’s Finish, Restoration Process and Repairs: Our Radio cabinets undergo a vigorous restoration process. Our goal is to maintain the natural beauty of the wood and grain, while providing a deep luster and shine. We achieve this by removing all the old and worn lacquers and stains. We then sand the cabinet with fine grit pads down to the original bare wood. Nicks, chips, and blemishes are filled and/or blended. Any loose veneer is re-secured. We make sure any filler applied, or repairs made are blended nicely and do not detract from the beauty of the set unless otherwise noted. New stains and sealers are applied by hand. We continue by using many coats of Mohawk brand lacquers and toners applied in the same manner as when the radio was originally finished in the factory. We use nitrocellulose piano lacquer which is applied through a professional HVLP turbine spray system in a climate-controlled room. Nitrocellulose lacquer is very thin. We also apply very thin coats. This allows the lacquer to seep into the grain and not cover it up. A fine grit wet sanding follows every third coat along with a polishing process and ending with a QAR-Glaze rub (available in our eBay store or click here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133346478270 ). Many hours of work are put into the radios, but as you can see, the outcome is a beautiful, natural-looking cabinet with gorgeous luster & shine. Our radios are a great piece of history that comes to you ready to proudly display, as well as listen to, in any room of the home or office.

Dimensions: 13"W x 7"H x 7"D.

Shipping Costs: $15 within the Continental US.