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Originally Posted by Electronic M
I have a number of sets and some rotary dial phones that were in smoking homes since new. I have no intention of getting rid of the smell. To me it is part of the character and history of the piece...Heck I kinda like it. I tend to smoke my pipe around my sets on purpose to give them that nice cherry pipe tobacco scent that to me is one of the most definitive scents of tube gear.
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I was just going to write the same thing. I've dealt with a radio/TV collector/dealer for decades who smokes heavily. When I play certain sets that he had close to his bench area for years, I get that nice mild nicotine odor as the sets get warm. I connect that smell now with these vintage sets and actually like it!