Up for sale is an ORIGINAL Bud Radio Products “Tiny-Mite” variable condenser (capacitor) No. 1653.  

Features & Specs

• Manufacturer: Bud Radio, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, USA  

• Model / P/N: No. 1653  

• Type: Air-spaced variable capacitor (condenser)  

• Nominal capacitance: 0.8 pF (mmF)  

• Body size: approx. 1-1/8" H × 1" W × 13/16" D  

• Shaft: 3/16" dia., 7/8" length, slotted for knob set-screw  

• Mounting: single hole w/ bushing & nuts, or top L-bracket  

• Materials: ceramic base, plated brass rotor/stator, steel hardware  

• Weight (unboxed): 0.5 oz (14 g)  

• Era: early-1950s (box graphics & Bud catalog match 1952 issue)  

Condition

• New Old Stock – never installed and still in its factory Bud two-color card box.  

• Shaft turns smoothly, plates show no corrosion.  

• Box is complete with vivid graphics; minor edge wear and one small flap tear from decades of storage.  

• Guaranteed untested vintage stock; sold as collectible electronic component.  

Applications

Ideal for crystal set builders, tube & vintage radio restorations, QRP ham projects, RF experimentation, or for display in a classic radio parts collection.  

Shipping & Packaging

The condenser will be wrapped in anti-static bubble and shipped inside another carton to preserve the original Bud box. Combined shipping available for multiple items—request an invoice before paying.  

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-Item Specifics-

🔍 MPN: 1653

🔍 Type: Variable Capacitor (Condenser)

🔍 Brand: Bud

📊 Condition: New Old Stock

🔍 Voltage Rating: Unknown / RF low-voltage

🔍 Capacitance Range: 0–0.8 pF

🔍 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

🔍 Shaft Length: 7/8 in (22 mm)

🔍 Body Material: Ceramic with plated brass plates

🔍 Custom Bundle: No

🔍 Modified Item: No

🔍 Mounting Style: Panel bushing or top L-bracket

🔍 Package Includes: 1 capacitor + original Bud retail box

📅 Year Manufactured: c. 1950s

-Condition Details-

New Old Stock (NOS) – unused in original Bud box; only light shelf wear on packaging.

-Additional Details-

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