Teddy Hashee

GF-777z Bluetooth Stress Test on going
Check short video here >> youtube.com/shorts/qfi4FeIVsN4

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 14

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Happy July 4th, everyone!

While most people are out enjoying fireworks and barbecues, I found myself staring at a speaker cone like it was a tough life decision.

Today, I dyed just one speaker cone black—for the visual test purpose—to see how it would look on the boombox body. These speakers were from an older project (gf-777) where I swapped out damaged originals, then stored them away for years. Today, I pulled them out, repaired a tear, and thought, “Let’s see how this looks in black.”

Now, I’m the kind of person who really values keeping things as original as possible—color, parts, everything. But sometimes, restoration calls for a few creative decisions. Dyeing the speaker cone can help bring a cleaner, more unified look, especially if the original cones are discolored or stained.

In this current project GF-777z, I’ve got six total speakers. Most are still in good condition, but two of them have minor discoloration—probably from sun exposure or water stains over the years. The damage doesn’t affect the sound at all, but visually, it’s a little bit noticeable.

Another thing—this boombox has black speaker grills. And because of that, the original gray speaker cones show through very clearly. A black speaker behind a black grill may actually make the speakers look less appealing, almost like they're hiding in the shadows.

So here I am, wondering…

Do I keep the original gray cones to stay true to the vintage look?

Or dye them all black for a cleaner, more uniform finish?

That one black test speaker looks pretty sharp—but I’m still thinking it over. To dye or not to dye?

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6 months ago | [YT] | 32

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While transferring video clips from my Pocket 2 camera to the PC, I sat down on my chair and stared at my workbench. Sitting there was the inside unit of the GF-777Z—waiting for me to finish its reconditioning, and eventually upgrade it with Bluetooth and LED lights.

I’ve been away from restoration work for a while, and now I’m trying to get back to that place where I felt energized and passionate. But honestly, my soul still feels hesitant—like I’m searching for that spark again, the real mojo that used to drive me.

I know I need a push—something to light me up inside. Maybe a strong coffee could help... definitely not a drug though—LOL.

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