WTB On Hold - Wanted Garrard 301 or 401, plus a golden goose.
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I wish that 301 that was local to me would have come together for you. I regularly lament not having the scratch when the seller first offered it to me at $700. They’re not getting any thicker on the ground.
I tried unsuccessfully to snag a TD-124 in a trade last week. It might have assuaged the regret.
I tried unsuccessfully to snag a TD-124 in a trade last week. It might have assuaged the regret.
No worries, I truly appreciated you trying to work it out though and would return the favor in a heartbeat!
I almost picked one up locally in the cream color, but the owner was fishy; he agreed on a certain price but then couldn’t confirm that it works properly, I went ahead and said I’d buy it anyway and then he upped the price. I told him I’d pass at that point. They are definitely becoming more scarce and certainly not going down in price. The 124s are a little more available but not by much.
I agree and am opening my search area to our northern neghbors in hopes of landing my unicorn TT. I do like the 401 too, kind of a modern take of the 301 (Might take a second look).
Thanks for posting JE, I trust your ears so will redirect my search to a 401!
Now I feel pressure...😊
I have a client who has a TD-124 he is looking to move. It has a custom plinth and is absolutely gorgeous.
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If you are interested, let me know.
I have a client who has a TD-124 he is looking to move. It has a custom plinth and is absolutely gorgeous.
Toca-discos Thorens Td 124 | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Toca-discos Thorens Td 124 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!www.ebay.com
If you are interested, let me know.
It’s gorgeous, but I’m a bottom-feeder. Any top-tier idler of mine is going to have to be an as-found example acquired relatively inexpensively and brought back to service “on the installment plan”.
Thinking my odds might be better of getting the goose than a 301. If I do score said goose, I’d trade you an egg for your 301?
Your odds on the 301 might be better than you think. Put a few feelers out, set up some searches, and keep a fistful of cash handy so you can close the deal fast. When mine showed up it wasn't cheap, but it came with a number of "extras" that I knew I could flip to offset the outlay. That played out quite well.
Garrard made a lot of 301s and they're bought and sold every day. Yours is out there.
Garrard made a lot of 301s and they're bought and sold every day. Yours is out there.
If it helps your wallet, I thought my Lenco sounded better than my 124.
Dunno where you're located but there is this one on Craigslist:
Garrard 301 Turntable, Grease Bearing - electronics - by owner - sale
For sale is a Garrard 301 turntable in very good working condition, the bearing was cleaned and lubricated with Garrard grease recently, I believe it is very rare, 51400/2, but grease bearing!!!,...
boston.craigslist.org
The grease bearing on the CL's list appeared not to be original to the turntable. Schedule 2's are supposed to have oil bearings.
While waiting for your golden goose and the 301, you may find the information in the website below interesting.
While waiting for your golden goose and the 301, you may find the information in the website below interesting.
Garrard 301. The Classic Transcription Turntable
Garrard 301. The Classic Transcription Turntable
www.gramophonemuseum.com
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I recall you've also looked at the Lencos. What's your opinion these days about the Lencos vs. the 301 or 401, assuming that you've added a better arm to the mix.
Very informative, thanks for posting.The grease bearing on the CL's list appeared not to be original to the turntable. Schedule 2's are supposed to have oil bearings.
While waiting for your golden goose and the 301, you may find the information in the website below interesting.
Garrard 301. The Classic Transcription Turntable
Garrard 301. The Classic Transcription Turntablewww.gramophonemuseum.com
