HISTORY:
Very sad to see yet another very nice old English Garrard turntable become an 'organ donor' but at least this component may give new life to another Garrard enthusiast/restorer out there somewhere!
Ex the SL-72B (1970's) Garrard turntable
Early Garrard gear is just so good, particularly the 301/401
While the SL-72B was a nicely engineering machine, oh dear those plastic bits and pieces (tonearm rest etc) just didn't last the years and I have decided to make this SL-72B an "organ donor"
So, let's get on with describing the spare part I am offering here - remember, I am offering 'organs' from the turntable, the SL-72B is now a 'non-turntable' as I have carefully and completely dismantled it!
NOTE: Keep in mind that many Garrard turntable parts from this era are interchangeable with other Garrard models - PLEASE CHECK YOUR SERVICE MANUAL TO ESTABLISH THE SUITABILITY OF THIS PART TO YOUR OWN TURNTABLE.
GARRARD TURNTABLE - Complete tonearm assembly with headshell
As pictured
NOTE: the counterbalance is offered separately (another advertisement HERE) for maximum buyer flexibility
The tonearm rest is also NOT included (separate advertisement)
Headshell: plastic construction with metal decorative top cover
Includes the original two bolts for securing the phono cartridge - the cartridge fitted was the SHURE M75B which is offered in a separate advertisement HERE
Hollow, hexagonal shaped metal tonearm is straight
Tonearm measures 210mm length
Gimbal pivot system
On the side, near the pivot, is a stylus tracking force slide adjustment
Original tonearm wiring remains in place, with connectors at the headshell
COSMETIC CONDITION:
Very good condition
Clean
Headshell is undamaged and unmarked
All cartridge female connectors are present and there is no damaged tonearm wiring
Tonearm is straight (not bent!) and has a clean, shiny chrome finish
Space-age pivot system is in very good condition
Pivot checked for vertical movement, none and horizontal movement only very slight (minimal)
Tail end of the tonearm is clean and ready to take the counter-balance
Since taking the photographs and creating this advertisement, I have now placed this SL-72B tonearm assembly with headshell onto a foam bed/stiff cardboard base and sealed it within clear plastic to maintain the condition.
