Wanted: Garrard 301

[surayne]

Always been curious about how an early 301 would compare to my 401... I'm looking for a grease bearing model, not fussed about finish. Doesn't need to be in perfect cosmetic condition, I'm happy to do some fettling. Please PM me if you happen to have one available.

[vintagesteve]

I'm not sure you'll hear much difference if any. The differences in construction are subtle, but quite major cosmetically. Interesting project nonetheless. I have a 401 and have owned a 301 previously.

[Patrick Dixon]

Grease bearing 301s tend to be quite sought after and even the 'imperfect' ones tend to go for quite a bit. I have one that has been completely refurbished by CTC and is still in the box wait for me to do something with it, and I think Ray told me it would fetch 2 or 3 grand on eBay (I am not looking to sell it).

So it might be an expensive itch to scratch.

[Wakefield Turntables]

I've both a 301 and a 401 they do sound markedly different I would say the 401 sounding better but the 301 just presents music in such a way. I jump between the two and it depends upon what genre j want to play

[surayne]

Thanks for the thoughts. The rebuilt ones do seem to go for huge sums on eBay! Hoping something less astronomical comes up - happy to put the work in to get one up to spec myself.

[Wakefield Turntables]

You'll be lucky. Everyone is looking for the same pot of gold and then sell them on.

[mikeyb]

I know someone who has several of each and the 301s are the grey ones so he has a nice little stash for his retirement [emoji50]

[DiveDeepDog]

10 tatty ones recently sold for over £10k, the days of cheap ones relies on lucking out or someone being charitable...

FWIW, my grey 301 has a bit more get up and go/va-voom/PRAT whatever you like to call it, but construction of the plinth can be as big a variable in SQ.

[surayne]

Not expecting charity, certainly, happy to pay a fair price. I'd much rather buy from an enthusiast on here rather than eBay though.

[Monty]

Might this be of interest?

I've had it many years and bought it from a UK dealer. I had it serviced by Terry at Loricraft about 12 years ago (I'll check the service sheet later!), since when it has been sat in a box!


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[speedboy]

If the OP isn't interested I certainly am. How much is it please?

[surayne]

PM sent.

[surayne]

Still looking.

[surayne]

Bump