TRANSISTOR RADIO DESIGN

These exquisite Toshiba 6TP-309’s were manufactured in Japan in 1959. There is also a very rare 6TP-309 re-branded as Murphy P62. It was manufactured in New Zealand under license by Allied Industries Ltd!

Toshiba designed and manufactured many of the greatest transistor radios of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. Their designs are legendary amongst collectors and they are highly sought after!

These 6TP-309’s are commonly referred to as the 'Deep V' for obvious reasons! Of all the gaudy monikers thrust on Toshiba radios over the years I believe that this is one that actually complements the design!  

Check out the rare red Murphy P62! 

I can envision this sexy black Toshiba sitting snugly inside the pocket of a well worn leather jacket alongside a half empty packet of Marlboro Cigarettes…  As lazy smoke rings drift upwards on a hot summer breeze the earthy tones of Otis Redding resonate coolly from its speaker... Kick back and relax!

These are beautiful and sophisticated radios with very elegant lines! You will notice how certain design elements come together to accent the beautiful gold chevron set in relief! The cabinet tapers slightly from top to bottom, the speaker grill is offset in a V pattern and the tuning indicator dot has a V shape to it as well!

Check out the volume dial! As the volume is turned higher more concentric rings become visible! It's the little things that count!

These Toshiba 6TP-309’s came in three colors; white, yellow or black and the rare Murphy P62 was colored a two tone maroon and black!

 

 

The pure white cabinet of this delicious Toshiba Deep V looks like it has been filled with iced milk! Yummy!