That's a good start. Just cleaning & looking over the radio may show damaged parts. You will also need a schematic which can be found here:
http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel/017/M0040017.pdf
Best to bring the radio up with a Variac. If you don't have one wiring a lamp in series with the radio is a good idea. If something is shorted the lamp will light rather than further damage.
Might be missing a tube? That is a common phrase, it just needs a tube. Tubes are usually ok and if you need one they are available.
Norm
:I have a majestic model 90 I inherited from my grandmother. I love it's look and I want to get it working, I've been told I just need to find a tube for it. I don't believe it for a second, it has enough dust in it that I can't read the tubes. I know nothing about this type of equipment, I called around and no one in town knows how these work anymore. My instict says unplug everything clean it and put it back in, but I don't know where should I start, Where could I find out some basics.
Miles,
Not being aware of how much you know about electronics theory, let alone vintage tube radios, I would recommend that you purchase the book "Antique Radio Restoration Guide - 2nd Edition" by David Johnson (Krause Publications, 700 E. State St., Iola, Wisconsin, 54990 - phone 715-445-2214). Check for it on Amazon or any other site that sells books.....possibly even your local bookstore. It is a very good way to familiarize yourself with the basics. But I gotta warn you......Vintage radio collecting, restoring, tinkering etc etc is addictive.....but it sure is fun.
Dennis Wess