Hi from the Midlands

Discussion in 'Introducing myself' started by NStar, Aug 18, 2017.

  1. NStar

    NStar New Member

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    Hi,

    Have been a lover of Boomboxes/Ghetto Blasters from when I was a child in the 80's. Coming from a family with very limited available cash, I always had to look on with a touch of envy when my friends had them as gifts or when I saw them on music videos (and on Beat Street and Breakdance).

    I've finally took the plunge and have purchased my first two (one I'm yet to pick up). They are:

    Sharp GF-767
    Sharp GF-9090 (yet to collect).

    The 767 is in great condition, so probably won't mess with that at all but the 9090 will probably need a bit of work doing to it. I have zero electronics skills but am going to try and repair what I can and learn as I go along.
    Looking forward to trying out a bit of restoration work.

    I'll post pics of them both in the gallery, along with some newbie questions :)

    Please to meet you all !
     
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  2. samovar

    samovar Well-Known Member

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    Welcome on board NStar, and lovely post btw. I can assure you that your childhood memory have a lot in common with those of many other members. You started your collection with the right foot, with two extremely desirable units. Waiting to see some pics of your beauties
     
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  3. NStar

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    Thank you for the warm welcome :)
    I've posted a couple of pics of my pride and joy in the gallery.
     
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    Mystic Traveller Well-Known Member

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    Hi and welcome to the forum. :)
     
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    Northerner Well-Known Member

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    Welcome from the North!

    The 9090 is an easy box to work on and I have spare parts for them too if you need any. Can easily talk you through any repair needed :)
     
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    Northerner Well-Known Member

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    Oh and the 767 is a great box. Huge!

    The 9090 is a tiddler but kicks ass for its size.

    So you did well :)
     
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    Boodokhan Well-Known Member

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    hello NStar and welcome aboard
     
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  8. NStar

    NStar New Member

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    That's great, thank you. I know I will need to replace at least one aerial as it's knackered. The other I may be able to clean up.
     
  9. NStar

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    Love the 767 and the 9090 will be a gift my my better half when it's had some tlc.
     
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    well youve started off well with that 767....welcome aboard Bro
     

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