💎 The Legendary Elman HS-57: A Perfectly Reborn Masterpiece 💎
This is not a replica. Born in 1953 during Japan's post-war reconstruction period, this original Elman HS-57 has been expertly restored over three months to its full glory! 🛠️ Elman (Taiyo Wireless Electric) is a "phantom brand" that disappeared in 1962, making a working example an extremely rare find for collectors. 🏺
🟢 The Mysterious Glow of the "Magic Eye" 🟢
The heart of this machine is the Magic Eye tuning indicator tube. 👁️ Turn the lights out, and as the vacuum tube warms up, a mysterious green light emerges from the front panel. As you turn the dial, the "eye" opens and closes like a living thing, searching for the signal. 📻 This fantastical, retro-futuristic glow is an experience that can never be replicated on a digital screen! ✨
🎼 Vintage Soul Meets Modern Convenience 🎼
Warm Analog Sound: Enjoy AM radio with the full, mellow tone only a genuine vacuum tube can deliver. 🎷
Smartphone/iPod Input: The integrated rear PU terminal allows you to connect modern devices. 📱 Play your favorite jazz or classical playlist through a 1950s vacuum tube amp and enjoy a rich, "thick" sound profile! 🎻
Complete Overhaul: While retaining the original transformer and coils, most worn components, such as capacitors and wiring, have been replaced with new ones. 🔌
Cosmetic Restoration: The cabinet has been beautifully repainted, and the speaker netting has been reupholstered to match the elegance of the period. 🪵
📏 Product Specifications 📏
Width: Approximately 18.5 inches (47 cm)
Depth: Approximately 8.3 inches (21 cm)
Height: Approximately 10.6 inches (27 cm)
Weight: Approximately 13.2 pounds (6.0 kg) ⚖️
📦 What's Included 📦
Erman HS-57 📻
(Note: The smartphone and stand shown in the photo are for demonstration purposes only and are not included.) 🚫
This is a unique piece of history that, if handled with care, will continue to sing for another half century. 🕊️ Leave it to a trusted seller! 🤝 This delicate vintage treasure will be carefully shipped from Japan using durable materials to ensure its safe arrival. 🎌 📦
🔵1 inch = 2.54 cm (25.4 mm)
KAWAII MUSIC MOVIE TREASURE
Emerald-green vibes from Japan.
Rare records, crystal radios, vintage audio, walkmans,
gramophones, and movie collectibles carefully selected
by a former record-store clerk who once slept in a warehouse,
happily buried in music.
jazz · soul · blues
classic rock · metal
world · showa retro audio
Turntables spin, tube amps glow, and crystal radios whisper from Japan.
Every item is tuned like an instrument before it travels to your home.
Live concert, home listening room, or retro collection corner ~
we hope our pieces become part of your personal soundtrack.
Electric guitar
Keyboards
Bass & rhythm
Brass & horns
Hi-fi listening
Please read the message at the beginning carefully!
Important information before purchase
All items in this store are sourced in Japan. Most of them are rare,
one-of-a-kind pieces with history and character.
- The condition and included accessories are shown in the photos, so please check all pictures carefully before deciding to buy.
- Music, and electronic devices may be Japanese versions (Japan / NTSC-J, etc.).
- Please make sure in advance that your own device or system is compatible with Japanese versions/Japanese specifications before placing your order. This confirmation is the buyers responsibility.
All items from Japan
Carefully packed for long travel
Music & movie lovers welcome
About payment
Please complete your payment within 6 days after purchase or winning an auction.
If you need a little more time, please send us a message in advance.
For buyers receiving items in the UNITED STATES
- For orders where the total item price is up to 2,500 USD, we include the U.S. import duty of a little over 15% in our pricing.
- The duty portion is built into the shipping charge, so you will not need to pay additional import duty at the time of delivery.
- For orders where the total item price exceeds 2,500 USD, we do not include any import duty in the sale price.
- In that case, any customs duties charged in the United States must be paid by you, the recipient.
These conditions apply to all transactions without exception.
For buyers receiving items outside the United States
If you receive your order in a country or region other than the United States,
any customs duties, import taxes, and related fees are the responsibility of the buyer.
- In addition to the item price and shipping cost, your local customs office may charge extra duty or handling fees based on their own assessment.
- Any such charges must be paid by the buyer and are entirely the buyers responsibility.
- We cannot declare a lower value than the actual price, and we cannot mark items as gifts on customs documents.
This rule also applies to every order without exception.
Shipping policy
- We will ship your order within a maximum of 10 business days after your payment has been confirmed.
- Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) in Japan, Japanese national holidays, and carrier holidays are not counted as business days.
- We ship from Japan by trackable international express service and choose the shipping method that seems fastest and most reliable at that time.
- For orders with a total item price of 750 USD or more, we add a signature-on-delivery service, and the recipients signature will be required upon receipt.
Return policy
- We accept returns within 60 days from the delivery date.
- Return shipping costs must be paid by the buyer.
- Please pack the item securely and return it in the same condition as when you received it, including all accessories.
Contact
If you have any questions or encounter any problems, please send us a message before opening a case.
We will do our best to resolve any issues and to make sure you are satisfied with your purchase.
Thank you for visiting KAWAII MUSIC MOVIE TREASURE and for sharing the groove with us.