Fs: Pristine garrard 401 and slate plinth

[topoxforddoc]

I bought this Garrard 401 via PFM in 2011. It belonged to a retired Rolls Royce Aero engineer, who purchased it, but sadly went blind before he had finished his rudimentary plinth. Hence, the TT has never turned a wheel in anger. I purchased it from the PFM member, who was a friend of his widow. She had kept it sitting in his plinth in the cupboard for over 2 decades. I have not used it since, although it was powered up for a few seconds to demonstrate that it worked when I purchased it. Of course, I have no way of verifying this story, but I have no reason to doubt it.

This is a raised strobe model. It was going to be a second TT (to go with my Platine Verdier), but I never got round to setting it up. Now that I have diverted my attentions to R2R, it is unlikely ever to get any use with me.

To go with this, I purchased an open Loricraft style slate plinth. The top slate measures approx 45 mm in thickness. The plinth top measure approx 50.5 x 45 cm and it stands 16 cm high. This plinth has the 401 cut out, but NO tonearm has ever been mounted. Hence, the new owner will not have to cover up any other drilled holes. The lower part of the plinth is made from wood and has 3 adjustable feet. The slate top is supported on 4 Stillpoints type bearings.

As this 401 is pristine and unmolested, I would like £595. Slate plinths are not cheap, but I would be happy to let this go for £495 (that's a fraction of a new one and less than a Russ Collinson birch ply unit). If someone wants to buy them together, I would be happy to accept £995. I would suggest collection from Cheltenham GL53, as I don't really want to ship the plinth. I could ship the TT (overseas if necessary), but this will be at the buyer's cost.

Payment by paypal gift, bank transfer or cash on collection please



401 Turntable Motor SOLD
SLATE PLINTH REDUCED TO £450 - COLLECTION FROM GL53 - DELIVERY BY COURIER AT BUYER'S EXPENSE



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[Ali Tait]

Hi Charlie, did you receive the PM's I sent?

[topoxforddoc]

Hi Ali,

PMs seen and replied. Sorry for late reply - out photographing Happy Mondays last night.

401 Motor Unit SOLD STP

Charlie

[walpurgis]

Are you buying this Ali? It looks a beautifully original example. Lovely!

I like the slate plinth too. It is obviously very well made.

[struth]

Bet that plinth weighs a bit... Makes my bit of slate look puney.

[Ali Tait]

Yes am buying the motor unit Geoff - already have a twin tier slate plinth in use with my existing 401. Will probably send it away for a full service seeing it's never been used.

It does indeed look like a very good example.

[Ali Tait]

It's pretty close in vintage to mine, the serial number on mine is in the 28 thousands, which I believe makes it a year younger than me. :-)

[brian2957]

Jeez , must be pretty old then :lol: You collecting these then Mr T .:D

[Ali Tait]

Cheeky!

Always wanted a well fettled one Brian, usually service mine myself, but I'm sure the likes of Loricraft would do a better job than me - this way I can send it for servicing without losing the use of my turntable..

[brian2957]

Does seem like a good deal mate and opens up some possibilities without the loss of your turntable .

[Ali Tait]

Aye, plus I now have a source of spares..

[topoxforddoc]

Just to confirm that the Slate Plinth is still available

[topoxforddoc]

I am prepared to ship the slate plinth at buyer's expense by insured courier.

[The Black Adder]

You know you talk so hip man your twisting my melon man. :)

[topoxforddoc]

Slate plinth still available

[topoxforddoc]

Slate plinth price reduced to £450
collected from cheltenham gl53
courier delivery extra

[topoxforddoc]

Plinth now sold STP and awaiting collection

[topoxforddoc]

PLINTH NOW SOLD as well