Mod Radio

Mod Radio Listen in STYLE. Vintage radios retrofitted with Modern components. iPod / iPhone ready.

I love the concept of re-purposing and giving something vintage a new life. My favorite items to work on are vintage radios, old cameras and classic world globes. These items are the perfect platform for a modern revamp because of their unique design. The vintage radios often look great on the outside but no longer work because of defunct electronics inside. I bring them back to life by replacing

the old guts with a new amplifier, wiring, speakers, back-plate, mp3 input and LED light. For the retro cameras I focus on old cameras that can not be shot because the film stock it uses is no longer produced. Inside each camera I install a highly efficient Class D amplifier, an input for your mp3 device speaker terminals for bookshelf speakers. I use the original shutter release for the power switch and film advance for the volume control. The camera powers a pair of brand-new bookshelf speakers to create one very photogenic sound system. I'm always on the hunt for vintage globes because they work perfect for a revamp due to their shape and size. I slice the globes in half and install several speakers all the way around the world. I also add an on/off switch, LED light and volume k**b on top near the north pole. Beyond the awesome re-purposing aspect these updated vintage items look great as design pieces. Most modern day stereo systems are a bit of an eye sore and rarely add to a home's interior design. I believe there's no reason why music shouldn't look as good as it sounds.

Preview night at Urban Craft Uprising and this globe didn't last long. So hard to say goodbye! Come boogie tomorrow, we ...
12/06/2014

Preview night at Urban Craft Uprising and this globe didn't last long. So hard to say goodbye! Come boogie tomorrow, we are at booth #4

New green Panasonic bluetooth surround sound MOD Radio! Sounds so good & looks good too. $350 with bookshelf speakers. A...
11/28/2014

New green Panasonic bluetooth surround sound MOD Radio! Sounds so good & looks good too. $350 with bookshelf speakers. Available at Mod Curio

I spy Mod Radio's in the window at Click! Design That Fits
11/17/2014

I spy Mod Radio's in the window at Click! Design That Fits

New display of Mod Radio's at Bellevue Art Museum.
11/16/2014

New display of Mod Radio's at Bellevue Art Museum.

The time has come friends! We've got a mega sale on Fab this week. http://fab.com/sale/24942/?page=1
08/12/2013

The time has come friends! We've got a mega sale on Fab this week. http://fab.com/sale/24942/?page=1

I found this great design on Fab.com. Fab is The World's Design Store.

New Blue! Fresh paint and ready to roll.
07/23/2013

New Blue! Fresh paint and ready to roll.

Photographing lots of cool new radios this week for an upcoming sale on Fab This is the newest member of the Mod Radio f...
07/23/2013

Photographing lots of cool new radios this week for an upcoming sale on Fab This is the newest member of the Mod Radio family. Vintage Globes
that BOOM! More fun at ModRadio.com

We are big fans of mid-century modern design. Jon has always been drawn to the look of vintage tabletop radios, but bein...
05/09/2013

We are big fans of mid-century modern design. Jon has always been drawn to the look of vintage tabletop radios, but being a musician he’s always been picky about sound quality. Mod Radio was born when his “low-fi eyes” combined with his “hi-fi ears." Learn more about "Mod Radio" over on the blog today. http://www.onelovephoto.com/blog/mod-radio/

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