Sharp GF-8989 II (New pics of the internals!)

[Master Z]

Here is my newest box, a GF-8989 II. I'm really enjoying it's build quality, this thing is a tank! Its feels very solid for a mid size,has decent sound and this thing screams. I'm gonna put it up against my Panasonic 5050 to see which one is louder.
This unit works flawlessly, the case had a lot of paint splatter on the back, handle and some on the front, but it all came off.
Some things i need are an original antenna, power cord and one of the speakers has some stains on it so I'll have to clean them off.
Enjoy!

Paul Z.

Ok, so today I finally got around to cracking this sucka open, cleaning the internals and seeing if I could clean the stains off the speakers. Here are the shots hope you guys enjoy.

Tools of the trade and the front of the case.

This thing was pretty clean inside.

These tweeters look pretty weak. But for some reason, the sound pretty good.

Heres what kind of speakers this baby's packin' 16cm 4watts (8watts max!!!) 3.2 ohms

Here's the born on date, Nov. 1981.

I used a mild solution of bleach to get the bad stains off. At first I used too strong a solution and you can see the two really white spots i i hit first.

I couldn't get all of the grime off, for fear that the bleach would compromise the cones integrity. It's alot better than before, you cant notice them behind the grills.

With that said I butted her up and declared "mission accomplished!!!" I celebrated with a Chimay, a Belgian Trappist beer that totally kicks ass! . I highly recommend one if you enjoy craft beers.

Cheers!
Paul Z.

 

[Fatdog]

Very nice, Paul!! I especially like the hypnotic spinners inside too. Frank's son was wanting to trade his 8989 II while at the 2009 Sunshine Mix. I wish I had had something to trade because the 8989 II is a beautiful box!

 

[ViennaSound]

A real keeper box. Lovely clean.

What tape is this inside?
Was this an special one like an r2r?
Never seen before....

 

[ahardb0dy]

nice looking Sharp I agree, looks pretty clean

 

[Fatdog]

What tape is this inside?
Was this an special one like an r2r?
Never seen before....

Here's one on eBay at the moment.

[ebay]200265109292[/ebay]

 

[monchito]

hey those tapes are dangerous if you stare at them when they are turning it will hipnotise you and you wont be able to wake up

 

[Johnny]

Very nice looking box, and looks like it cleaned up nicely. Glad to see it with a loving collector!

 

[ahardb0dy]

hey those tapes are dangerous if you stare at them when they are turning it will hipnotise you and you wont be able to wake up

and if you get one from Ira, after staring at the tape you will have a sudden need to give all your boxes to him

 

[Boom Shaka Laka]

Nice box and good choice. The 8989 was one of the first boxes I actively sought out in its various forms, back when I started intentionally collecting. In design, sound, and features, it does not disappoint!

 

[Master Z]

Thanks fellas, i'll post pics of the guts when I crack her open to clean the innards. in he mean time I'm gonna take her out to a Fathers day BBQ.
Oh and Happy Fathers day to the members who fall in the daddy category.

 

[babya]

Wow-what a beautiful looking Sharp.

A good choice.

Would love to see photos of the insides of your Sharp, Master Z.

 

[Ghettoboom767]

Hi-I have one of these and bought one brand new in 1981'.
This is probably my favorite boombox-sentimental reasons!
They sound just wonderful & they are very loud!
Great catch,I'm looking for a mint one-preferably with sticker!
Nice!
Have a super week-GB.

 

[oldskool69]

Looking good! It's really a great middle weight-class boombox for sure.

 

[SUCCESS]

Looks like brand new !!!.
Nice and cool look. Sharp rules .

 

[Jovie]

I'm gonna put it up against my Panasonic 5050 to see which one is louder.

Though i haven't actually heard an 8989,I still can say it would have to sound better than a 5050.The 5050 has a nice bright sound but details get lost in the mids. I will say that I'm pretty confident the 5050 would be actually louder,though.In fact I wonder if there's any comparable box in size that could beat that Pana for sheer volume! It will be interesting to see if you agree with me on this.

 

[Master Z]

Ok, so today I finally got around to cracking this sucka open, cleaning the internals and seeing if I could clean the stains off the speakers. Here are the shots hope you guys enjoy.

Tools of the trade and the front of the case.

This thing was pretty clean inside.

These tweeters look pretty weak. But for some reason, the sound pretty good.

Heres what kind of speakers this baby's packin' 16cm 4watts (8watts max!!!) 3.2 ohms

Here's the born on date, Nov. 1981.

I used a mild solution of bleach to get the bad stains off. At first I used too strong a solution and you can see the two really white spots i i hit first.

I couldn't get all of the grime off, for fear that the bleach would compromise the cones integrity. It's alot better than before, you cant notice them behind the grills.

With that said I butted her up and declared "mission accomplished!!!" I celebrated with a Chimay, a Belgian Trappist beer that totally kicks ass! . I highly recommend one if you enjoy craft beers.

Cheers!
Paul Z.

 

[MasterBlaster84]

MZ those last two shots are perfect, this is what these boxes should mean. Good times, brew, Good tunes, etc.

 

[Boom Shaka Laka]

Good times, brew, Good tunes

It's a boombox hat trick. Unbeatable!!

 

[Old school Scott]

Here's one on eBay at the moment./quote]
Now mine. thanx.

I LOVE BOOM-BOX!! OSS

 

[devol-toni]

Nice pics Paul, of great boomer

A little correction for the date, by me is 29 - Nov - 1981