The Official Vintage Curtis Mathes site by Glenn Waters
The Official Vintage Curtis Mathes site by Glenn Waters
Curtis Mathes, Vintage Electronics, Televisions, Stereos, Radios, VCRs, Multiplexes, Speakers, Eight Track Players, Cassette Tape Decks, Reel to Reel Players, Wall to Wall Entertainment Centers, Curtis Mathes LPs, Camcorders, Mathes Coolers and Fans, Made in the USA. Design
Welcome to the Curtis Mathes Vintage Site by Glenn Waters, here we cover every aspect of the early days and the golden era of Curtis Mathes. From the early days of the Mathes Cooler Fans the the start of the Curtis Mathes Electronics Company. We cover every aspect from the first Curtis Mathes televisions to the last television to come off the assembly line in Athens Texas. Curtis Mathes Advertisements, Curtis Mathes Stereos, Curtis Mathes wall to wall complete Entertainment Centers, Curtis Mathes VCR Players and recorders, Curtis Mathes Camcorder, Curtis Mathes LPs and Records, Curtis Mathes Reel to Reel, Curtis Mathes Cassette Players, there is so much more, the list of electronics is amazing.
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Wonderful Designs from Curtis Mathes during the 1970's
Wonderful Designs from Curtis Mathes during the 1970's
Below is an Amazing 1979 Curtis Mathes Entertainment Center
Below is an Amazing 1979 Curtis Mathes Entertainment Center
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This is an amazing 1979 Curtis Mathes Entertainment Center, It has a television. With large built in speakers, turntable, 8 track tape player and cassette tape player. Top of the line Curtis Mathes turntable with a diamond needle. At the time, this was one the best television/entertainment centers you could buy. Everything works. Large piece, but on wheels and rolls well.
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1977 Curtis Mathes Entertainment Center Model B636R
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Curtis Mathes Model B636R, serial number 1242874 purchased new in August of 1977 from Hitt Television in Boise Idaho.
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At the time, this was one the best television/entertainment centers you could buy.
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Check out the woodwork ...American craftsmanship at it's finest!
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They just put all the bells and whistles in the model ...
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It has a television with remote, The am/fm stereo tuner amplifier was state of the art in 1977.
It has a television with remote, The am/fm stereo tuner amplifier was state of the art in 1977.
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With large built in speakers, turntable, 8 track tape player and cassette tape player.
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Top of the line Curtis Mathes turntable with a diamond needle.
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They just made a Texas size masterpiece in 1977 with this model.
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A true beauty form every side that you looked at ...
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The name said it all ...
The name said it all ...
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She had paperwork galore as well that year.
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Nicole Jackson recently purchased this little Curtis Mathes Stereo gem from a local thrift store. It is a late 1960's or early 1970's model with a very nice space age design. Turntable looks to be from around 1969.
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She is a real beauty, with wonderful Mediterranean design and excellent use of space. Lots of hardware in the girl.
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They really made good use of the space, with a deluxe FM & AM radio, turntable, and a 8 track player in this three in one model.
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They just do not make them like this American made beauty.
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Check out this wonderful 8 track player.
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Below is a Original Vintage 1973 Curtis Mathes Entertainment Center
Below is a Original Vintage 1973 Curtis Mathes Entertainment Center
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Above and below is a original vintage 1973 Curtis Mathes Entertainment Center. Working and in good condition. So many of these are found in homes that are sold after the owners have passed away. Has TV, AM/FM Radio, Record Player, 8 track player, and storage on both sides. Radio antenna picks up great and speakers have great sound.
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