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The journey to save the last known 43-inch Sony CRT


Shank Mods’ Epic Quest

When it comes to passion projects and preserving pieces of tech history, few stories capture the imagination quite like Shank Mods’ epic quest to rescue the mythical Sony KX-45ED1 CRT TV. In his latest YouTube video, Shank takes us on a whirlwind adventure spanning continents, history, and incredible dedication to saving what might just be the Holy Grail of CRT collecting. Shank’s story begins with a clue—a photo of the KX-45ED1, allegedly taken seven years ago in the waiting room of a soba noodle restaurant in Osaka, Japan.

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