Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Ward Airline 4 Speed, AM/FM Phono Console

In Radios > Console Radios > Show & Tell and Electronics > Phonographs > Show & Tell.
Popular items this month0 of 0
5
Love it
0
Like it

auraaura loves this.
HoipolloiHoipolloi loves this.
GeodeJemGeodeJem loves this.
fortapachefortapache loves this.
vetraio50vetraio50 loves this.
See 3 more
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 9 years ago

    TaoofPu
    (1 item)

    Hello all! I have been trying to track down any positive identification of what exactly this cabinet is, so that I can find the correct replacement needle. It's a Wards Airline WG-2805B, 4-Speed, Hi-Fi, AM/FM console. Does anyone have an idea of the year or correct replacement needle? (I'll post pictures) Numbers on the back of the needle say: E-1 3W, 050

    Thank you in advance!

    Unsolved Mystery

    Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

    logo
    Console Radios
    See all
    Old Antique Wood Zenith Vintage Tube Radio Restored Working Art Deco Tombstone
    Old Antique Wood Zenith Vintage Tub...
    $425
    RARE Vintage Antique Emerson Bakelite Tombstone Tube Radio AM Aviation Police NR
    RARE Vintage Antique Emerson Bakeli...
    $95
    Midwest tombstone tube radio *Possible refinish, untested, no speaker, bad dial*
    Midwest tombstone tube radio *Possi...
    $40
    Vintage Grundig Majestic Radio Console w/ record player
    Vintage Grundig Majestic Radio Cons...
    $1,000
    logo
    Old Antique Wood Zenith Vintage Tube Radio Restored Working Art Deco Tombstone
    Old Antique Wood Zenith Vintage Tub...
    $425
    See all

    Comments

    1. retrohifi, 8 years ago
      Hi there,

      I have this very same console! I had the original owner's manual and original receipt from when its first owner purchased it- I don't have them with me right now, but if I remember correctly, it was purchased new in either 1962 or 1964. Hope this helps!
    2. retrohifi, 8 years ago
      Actually, I found another site that lists the WG-2805B model from 1961. Sorry about that!
    3. aracing, 7 years ago
      I have a 1960 era Ward's console. The cartridge looks identical to your picture. The cartridge is a Ronette # P105-1.
      Needle LP : Ronette # SA-075STLP
      Needle 78: Ronette # SA-250ST78
      I got a replacement LP needle from http://www.turntableneedles.com
      Their part number is 460. It comes in sapphire or diamond.

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.