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Last year I came across the original. I did a double take when it was offered to me. I can't recall the model number and it's long gone to auction heaven, but it was slightly larger and I believe the same chassis was used in several style cabinets around 1933. Along with the cathedral there was also a tombstone version. It was quite an impressive radio.
I worked on a Philco 70 a couple years ago and have to say it was the best sounding radio of any vintage I have come across. I definitely have my eyes open for one of my own.
GE always seems to have taken pride in their radios, a heritage reflected in the Superadio of today. Even their less expensive radios like digital clock radios, portables with cassettes and other variations were a definite notch above other brands. I rarely turn down a GE radio of any type.
I have to say, I do like the Crosley reproductions with the cassette players as they are very true to the originals visually and fit in nicely on the display shelf. When I found the GE repro, I thought it was an original and I was surprised GE dabbled in reproductions. I didn't know it went for 150.00 new! I paid about 10% of that for mine.
Collecting good repros is definitely an interesting niche in the hobby.
Lee
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