I have this record player (one of my videos, tribute to oldschool stuff, near the end of the video). It's an excellent piece of machinery when it's working right. Mine is in an Electrohome Torbay S310 cabinet unit. I got it in playing condition now just a few minutes ago, but the tone arm will not return at the end of a record, and the autochange isnt working either. Any ideas on fixing it? Oh and custard51, there is a company on ebay that makes the 2-sided stylus ur looking for!!
@HamboneDeluxe the auto return works mechanically,just make sure the arm trigger one pc of metal when reaching the end of play.Then the metal will engaged and using the gear attached to the platter and move the arm back to its starting point in reverse circle.If there more SP being put,then the next SP will drop and arm will move to the play position.that is how its works...try.....
@yoontai336 Thanks for the intel. I hate to bother you for more, but is it possible for you to maybe snap a few pictures of the underside of the record player? I would like to see all the gears and components in a fully operating unit. I really think mine is missing a piece..... :(
@HamboneDeluxe its a mechanical problem u need to study the system..test swing it to the end whether it will return?if return can adjust the screw so it trigger the auto return mechanism earlier..if not the mechanism need to study....try
i am trying to find a stylus replacement for my garrard 3000, its in an old 1969 radiogramaphone. your cartridge looks different, any advice where i can find styli supplies please?
I just watched the video again. He must have adjusted the stylus force or the cartridge body would be scraping the record. Try an N44-7 stylus. DON'T change the cartridge, you will open up a can of worms! You're much better off buying an old belt drive manual turntable. Good luck!
Hi, I jus bought a second hand GARRARD 3000 which is in working condition, was wondering if you could help me how to use the changer, would appreciate if you could load a video, never used an LP Changer. One more issue, I have noticed this player does not have a ground wire, Do you have manuals or user guides? Would really appreciate your help as i don't want to discard the player, nice piece of work
@babuty18 Hi,thks 4 viewing.first the LP changer is control by the centre rod which has control mechanically under the plate.when the arm return after finish playing,it will return to original position and will trigger the gear to release the LP on top by sliding the lock towards centre and result the LP dropped.simple mechanical theory..This unit was 'grounded' itself to the metal plate,no modification.Make sure to insert the rod correctly in order to work and u can load not more than 5 LPs.
@babuty18 Just ensure the center rod is in position,move the top L arm to right and insert not more than 5 LPs,then pull the L arm and let it rest on the top LP.Push the lever to play position and release,there it goes...(make sure the selected speed is correct),It 'grounded' itself to the playing plate,i did not modified.Try and have fun..thks.n good luck...
@yoontai336 Hey thanks a billion for your help, I really appreciate. Couldn't get any info on the Garrard 3000 on the net rather then yours. Thanks for that. Cheers
@babuty18 u r always welcome! you will know better the turntable works when playing it frequently...old technology but interesting , genuine and authentic..enjoy yourself..
this one was left by my grandma since 1965...i still maintain it even she has 7 children, 40+grandchildren and 60+ great grandchildren...only me keeping...tks
@yoontai336 That turntable was designed to be used with a Pickering V15-AT2 cartridge for the old KLH and Scott compact stereos in the early 1970's. The tonearm is set for 3 grams and should not be lowered, it has too much friction. The Shure M55E was designed to track at 1.5 grams and it's stylus has a very tiny footprint, it will ruin your records and it has an expensive stylus that won't last very long. A very bad combination!
@49kasey I appreciate your input,I have a 1969 2503 Scott compact,replaced the cart& ndle with appropriate (Cheap) $40.00 set up,No warmth,Tinny, orig was better.Going to start from Sq 1 ,realizing the reproduction limitations from this unit,its more sentiment,but I also interested in restoring the cart with a little improvement if possible,†he TT is clearly a 3000 with Scott ,711 stamped on it , if it was yours and $100 was the limit,what would you use ? it's not M magnet is it ?
@tjfreak While I know about turntables, etc., I can't really advise you on that, other than that you shouldn't try to upgrade yours, the tonearm doesn't have enough adjustments to compensate for cartridge differences and it won't track properly. Either go back to the original cartridge and use the same screws or find a repair shop with a tech who really knows how to do a proper upgrade on that turntable. Maybe your new cartridge can be set up to sound right. The original was a POS.
@49kasey Ok.. I understand thank you, I'd be happy to just find a fresh replacement with out altering anything,it's a weak phono section to begin with, I wonder if I can get an older 3BX DBX involved ? did you ever work in a Radio shack in Illinois ? now to find out why a recently re rubbered idler wheel makes it noticeably slower.
@tjfreak LOL!!! No, I never worked in a Radio Shack and never will. Why would you want to use a DBX? That was a failed attempt to compete with Dolby. Your idler wheel needs to be replaced. Try googling Garrard parts and buy one and save some $. Whoever sanded it down didn't know squat so take it somewhere else. But you can replace it yourself if you're careful. There's a C-clip over it that can be removed with a small screwdriver and small needle-nose pliers. Best of luck, I love old Scotts.
Respond to this video... Another thing is that different cartridges themselves weigh differently and require different size screws which greatly affect the actual tracking force which is extremely important. Also, there is no industry standard for the distance of the stylus tip to the mounting screws which determines the best error compromise for least distortion and all cartridges are different, they just have to be built that way.
Respond to this video... Finally, replacing the cartridge on that turntable is not a simple task! I don't remember if the tonearm can be raised enough to work with but the wires are easily broken if you aren't careful. The Pickering cartridge is very hard to install, I've done it countless times. Your best bet is to keep your Shure and use the N44-7 or N44-C stylus. I would recommend that you get one of each from Amazon and switch back and forth and see which one sounds better.
Respond to this video... I just checked. The M55E weighs 6.5 grams which is 1.5 grams more than the Pickering, and it requires longer screws which will add a lot more weight. If the person who installed the M55E knew enough to know how to adjust the tracking weight of the tonearm, he should have known that the M55E was not the right cartridge for it.
You need to determine the tracking weight and how to adjust it. The cheapest way is to buy a Shure SFG-2 stylus pressure guage.
I have this record player (one of my videos, tribute to oldschool stuff, near the end of the video). It's an excellent piece of machinery when it's working right. Mine is in an Electrohome Torbay S310 cabinet unit. I got it in playing condition now just a few minutes ago, but the tone arm will not return at the end of a record, and the autochange isnt working either. Any ideas on fixing it? Oh and custard51, there is a company on ebay that makes the 2-sided stylus ur looking for!!
HamboneDeluxe 1 year ago
@HamboneDeluxe the auto return works mechanically,just make sure the arm trigger one pc of metal when reaching the end of play.Then the metal will engaged and using the gear attached to the platter and move the arm back to its starting point in reverse circle.If there more SP being put,then the next SP will drop and arm will move to the play position.that is how its works...try.....
yoontai336 1 year ago
@yoontai336 Thanks for the intel. I hate to bother you for more, but is it possible for you to maybe snap a few pictures of the underside of the record player? I would like to see all the gears and components in a fully operating unit. I really think mine is missing a piece..... :(
HamboneDeluxe 1 year ago
@HamboneDeluxe its a mechanical problem u need to study the system..test swing it to the end whether it will return?if return can adjust the screw so it trigger the auto return mechanism earlier..if not the mechanism need to study....try
yoontai336 1 year ago
i am trying to find a stylus replacement for my garrard 3000, its in an old 1969 radiogramaphone. your cartridge looks different, any advice where i can find styli supplies please?
custard51 1 year ago
@custard51 i managed to get in singapore....sim lim tower.now the stock are getting lesser ...
yoontai336 1 year ago
I just watched the video again. He must have adjusted the stylus force or the cartridge body would be scraping the record. Try an N44-7 stylus. DON'T change the cartridge, you will open up a can of worms! You're much better off buying an old belt drive manual turntable. Good luck!
49kasey 1 year ago
Hi, I jus bought a second hand GARRARD 3000 which is in working condition, was wondering if you could help me how to use the changer, would appreciate if you could load a video, never used an LP Changer. One more issue, I have noticed this player does not have a ground wire, Do you have manuals or user guides? Would really appreciate your help as i don't want to discard the player, nice piece of work
babuty18 1 year ago
@babuty18 Hi,thks 4 viewing.first the LP changer is control by the centre rod which has control mechanically under the plate.when the arm return after finish playing,it will return to original position and will trigger the gear to release the LP on top by sliding the lock towards centre and result the LP dropped.simple mechanical theory..This unit was 'grounded' itself to the metal plate,no modification.Make sure to insert the rod correctly in order to work and u can load not more than 5 LPs.
yoontai336 1 year ago
@babuty18 Just ensure the center rod is in position,move the top L arm to right and insert not more than 5 LPs,then pull the L arm and let it rest on the top LP.Push the lever to play position and release,there it goes...(make sure the selected speed is correct),It 'grounded' itself to the playing plate,i did not modified.Try and have fun..thks.n good luck...
yoontai336 1 year ago
@yoontai336 Hey thanks a billion for your help, I really appreciate. Couldn't get any info on the Garrard 3000 on the net rather then yours. Thanks for that. Cheers
babuty18 1 year ago
@babuty18 u r always welcome! you will know better the turntable works when playing it frequently...old technology but interesting , genuine and authentic..enjoy yourself..
yoontai336 1 year ago
I have that same turntable, except it's got a different type of stylus, and it's in a portable system. Great unit!
AnalogueAudio1985 3 years ago
nowadays its difficult to maintain original stylus,as long as it can bring back your past sweet memories,its already great..thanks for viewing
yoontai336 3 years ago
nowdays ,i used to travel mersing-kahang-kluang-rengam-spg rgm...
tksuan88 3 years ago
aiya..last time my grandma house also got one..but sudah buang liao..wat a pity...
tksuan88 3 years ago
this one was left by my grandma since 1965...i still maintain it even she has 7 children, 40+grandchildren and 60+ great grandchildren...only me keeping...tks
yoontai336 3 years ago
wow, just think years and years ago this is what ppl listened to music on, today you can listen to music on little mp3's and ipods.
crazy4music11100 3 years ago
thanks for the comments...will make more video clips.....tks
yoontai336 3 years ago
Excellent player in perfect working order.
sweapy99 3 years ago
tks for the comments and will make better video...in foture.. thanks
yoontai336 3 years ago
@yoontai336 ....dude what cartriage are u using on the Garrard 3000?
babuty18 1 year ago
Respond to this video...Shure with M55E stylus...
yoontai336 1 year ago
@yoontai336 Thanks mate....
babuty18 1 year ago
@babuty18 u r welcome. In fact you can install any model as long as it is MM(moving magnet) cartridge,and of course connection must get it right...
yoontai336 1 year ago
@yoontai336 That turntable was designed to be used with a Pickering V15-AT2 cartridge for the old KLH and Scott compact stereos in the early 1970's. The tonearm is set for 3 grams and should not be lowered, it has too much friction. The Shure M55E was designed to track at 1.5 grams and it's stylus has a very tiny footprint, it will ruin your records and it has an expensive stylus that won't last very long. A very bad combination!
49kasey 1 year ago
@49kasey I appreciate your input,I have a 1969 2503 Scott compact,replaced the cart& ndle with appropriate (Cheap) $40.00 set up,No warmth,Tinny, orig was better.Going to start from Sq 1 ,realizing the reproduction limitations from this unit,its more sentiment,but I also interested in restoring the cart with a little improvement if possible,†he TT is clearly a 3000 with Scott ,711 stamped on it , if it was yours and $100 was the limit,what would you use ? it's not M magnet is it ?
tjfreak 1 year ago
@tjfreak While I know about turntables, etc., I can't really advise you on that, other than that you shouldn't try to upgrade yours, the tonearm doesn't have enough adjustments to compensate for cartridge differences and it won't track properly. Either go back to the original cartridge and use the same screws or find a repair shop with a tech who really knows how to do a proper upgrade on that turntable. Maybe your new cartridge can be set up to sound right. The original was a POS.
49kasey 1 year ago
@49kasey Ok.. I understand thank you, I'd be happy to just find a fresh replacement with out altering anything,it's a weak phono section to begin with, I wonder if I can get an older 3BX DBX involved ? did you ever work in a Radio shack in Illinois ? now to find out why a recently re rubbered idler wheel makes it noticeably slower.
tjfreak 1 year ago
@tjfreak LOL!!! No, I never worked in a Radio Shack and never will. Why would you want to use a DBX? That was a failed attempt to compete with Dolby. Your idler wheel needs to be replaced. Try googling Garrard parts and buy one and save some $. Whoever sanded it down didn't know squat so take it somewhere else. But you can replace it yourself if you're careful. There's a C-clip over it that can be removed with a small screwdriver and small needle-nose pliers. Best of luck, I love old Scotts.
49kasey 1 year ago
Respond to this video... Another thing is that different cartridges themselves weigh differently and require different size screws which greatly affect the actual tracking force which is extremely important. Also, there is no industry standard for the distance of the stylus tip to the mounting screws which determines the best error compromise for least distortion and all cartridges are different, they just have to be built that way.
49kasey 1 year ago
Respond to this video... Finally, replacing the cartridge on that turntable is not a simple task! I don't remember if the tonearm can be raised enough to work with but the wires are easily broken if you aren't careful. The Pickering cartridge is very hard to install, I've done it countless times. Your best bet is to keep your Shure and use the N44-7 or N44-C stylus. I would recommend that you get one of each from Amazon and switch back and forth and see which one sounds better.
49kasey 1 year ago
Respond to this video... I just checked. The M55E weighs 6.5 grams which is 1.5 grams more than the Pickering, and it requires longer screws which will add a lot more weight. If the person who installed the M55E knew enough to know how to adjust the tracking weight of the tonearm, he should have known that the M55E was not the right cartridge for it.
You need to determine the tracking weight and how to adjust it. The cheapest way is to buy a Shure SFG-2 stylus pressure guage.
49kasey 1 year ago