FS: Pioneer PL-12D + Shure M75ED - Serviced

[lilolee]

In very nice condition, sounds and runs well.

Bearing cleaned and re-oiled, new belt and put on a genuine Shure M75ED T2 cartridge. Lid has usual cleaning swirls, but no cracks. Also has 45 rpm adaptor. There is a slight hum from the motor, when I place my ear next to it. I'll include a MKII manual which is applicable for this TT, just the front cover is different.

I have the original box so shipping is easy.

Since it has the Shure I am looking for £125 + postage or collection from Maidenhead

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[dantheman91]

Nice price

GLWS

[graham67]

Nice looking pl12. It is surprising just how good these tts sound with real drive and a generous delivery. It is not hard to see/hear why it signalled the death of budget brit tables. The build quality is excellent and the arm is very low friction.

[spendorman]

Nice deck and condition, to make even better, lid just could do with a polish.

[lilolee]

Nice deck and condition, to make even better, lid just could do with a polish.

I alway manage to make the lid worse than it really is. What would be the best way to polish it?

[spendorman]

Decades ago I used Brasso and got a good result, however, I'm sure others might recommend something else.

[Barry]

Ah - the Pioneer PL12 with Shure M75ED cartridge. The classic choice in the '70s for those who couldn't afford the Linn, or didn't know about old Garrards, Lencos or Thorens TTs.

A fine combination and at a good price. GLWS
Barry

[walpurgis]

Excellent little turntable. I have one myself, also with an M75ED, sitting about six feet away from me right now.

Somebody should snap this up, nice examples are getting harder to find. These are a good honest product that just seem to last forever.

All they ever need is a drop of oil now and then and a new belt every five years or so.

[spendorman]

Excellent little turntable. I have one myself, also with an M75ED, sitting about six feet away from me right now.

Somebody should snap this up, nice examples are getting harder to find. These are a good honest product that just seem to last forever.

All they ever need is a drop of oil now and then and a new belt every five years or so.

Bought a new belt for mine a few weeks ago, drop of oil as you said.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-Turntable-Drive-Belt-for-PIONEER-PL-12D-PL-12DII-PL-2-PL-15-PL-16-R/311350938538

[Audio Al]

Great start in the vinyl adventure for someone without breaking the bank :)

[Audio Al]

I alway manage to make the lid worse than it really is. What would be the best way to polish it?

Apparently talcam powder and a polishing mop works a treat for fine swirl marks

[graham67]

I use the following for all plastic scratches and it is superb to restoring TT lids as well as vehicle plastics such as instrument covers, headlights, taillights.

MEGUIAR’S MIRROR GLAZE PLASTIC CLEANER (NO. 17);

followed by

MEGUIAR’S MIRROR GLAZE PLASTIC POLISH (NO. 10)

See descriptions in following

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/pdf/2018Individual/Cat18479.pdf

It lasts for years (10 yr +) so is well worth th investment.

[Oddball]

Dont be frightened to use Brasso if you have some in the cupboard .
A few days ago I tried some on my Aiwa AP2200 lid . It came up really nice .
A slightly damp cloth to rub it on with , dont forget the elbow grease but dont crack the lid either !
Then a nice clean microfibre cloth to polish off
Just try a small patch on the side first , if you are wary :)

[lilolee]

Weekend Bump

[walpurgis]

Photos not working for me.

[spendorman]

Strange, working here

[lilolee]

Try this direct link https://imgur.com/a/w0Fy4eZ

[lilolee]

After some advice I have polished the lid and oiled the plinth and that has made a large difference to the appearance

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[spendorman]

Oh yes, it does look very nice now.

Just out of interest, what did you use?

[Oddball]

Its come up nice Lee!!!

You have made me want to get my old PL A35 out and buff her up !

Seeing as how I need to rid myself of a few , according to the other half :)

[lilolee]

Oh yes, it does look very nice now.

Just out of interest, what did you use?

For the lid I used Autosol and elbow grease, and for the plinth (I searched on a furniture restoration forum and for small jobs) mix 2 parts olive oil/ 1 part lemon juice and rub in with a lint free cloth.

[spendorman]

You did well with Autosol, I found it a bit coarse, Brasso finer.

[prsjnb]

I alway manage to make the lid worse than it really is. What would be the best way to polish it?

Greygate Plastic Polish: hand polishing results are fabulous providing the scratches are superficial and not deep. If the lid is in very poor condition requires time, patience and a good, well-greased elbow.

http://www.greygate.com/product/plastic-polish/

[alcarmichael]

I was last night tasked with finding a turntable for my friends husband, this seems perfect for the job. I’ll/she’ll take it.

[lilolee]

Sorry this has sold elsewhere.