Classification
Description
A small rectangular Sony 'Six' TR-610 transistor radio made from green injection moulded ABS and launched in November 1958. The radio has a hinged metal stand and a leather protective case which is fastened with poppers. It was designed to fit the hand (not seen prior to this model), with both the tuner and volume controls being adjustable using the thumb. Emphasizing the transistor's compact size, Sony promoted it as fitting vertically in a shirt pocket but it could also stand upright or be carried. It was the smallest and lightest radio of its time and saw the first use of the Sony typeface logo, developed by Yasuo Kuroki. Available in red, black, white and green, this example is complete with its original instruction manual.
Designers & Manufacturers
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Manufacturer
Inscriptions
printed: "Sony Six Transistor" (front)
moulded: "Sony TR610 Japan" (rear)
Object number
AIBDC : 0_2190