We use a 24 hour courier service but please allow up to 3 days handling time as a lot of our items are large and timeconsuming to package. Many thanks :) Description: BEYOND RARE SME 3009 series 1 (mK.1) Vintage tonearm. It looks to have had the screaning can changed at some point, to a later one. The counter weight has been drilled and inserts added, again, i believe, as cartidges and headshells got lighter, that this was a commmon mod. The last one of these that was sold, had the holes drilled on the outside of the weight, at least this one has been drilled so the holes can be hidden from view. The headshell is an early s2 light weight shell, the original is included but it has been been ‘chopped it has a black anti skate weight, may be an addition. Superb condition, with little in the way of imperfections. decoupling grommet still has a little life left in it, but could be worth a change in the near future. Exceptional condition, and to be honest, i have never seen an s1 this clean. PLease check the pictures, and make sure you are 100% happy before purchasing. Only around 500 of these were made and are becoming seriously collectable. A very rare find and one for the serious collector. What you see in the pictures is what you get, nothing more, nothing less. Working and tested, was being used until quite recently The cable block (original), has a modern cable fitted. Please inspect the pictures (please also use the zoom function on the photos) and be sure of what you are buying, please don’t buy this if you are at all unsure, I will answer any questions you have, just email BEFORE PURCHASING. This is a used item and has been fairly described to the best of our ability. If you are not happy with any item, we can arrange collection from you for a full refund (even if you are outside the UK) We will not provide any partial refunds and will not cover any restoration, detailed or internal cleaning, repairs or modification costs. Any questions regarding out of eBay deals or part ex will be ignored as this is not allowed under ebay listing rules. Any items suspected missing in transit, must be reported to us within 10 days. We take payments through the ebay managed payments system. Shipping We ship using a 24 hour courier. Please allow up to 3 days handling time as a lot of our items are large and take time to package well. Collections We take payments through the ebay managed payments system. Visit our store!Hi-Fi Hangar Vintage hifi specialists Other PROJECTS, SPARES & REPAIRS HI-FI & AUDIO EQUIPMENT AMPLIFIERS DISK PLAYERS (CD/DVD/MD/SACD) TUNERS CASSETTE/TAPE DECKS SPEAKERS STUDIO EQUIPMENT TURNTABLES/RECORD PLAYERS CARTRIDGES TONEARMS MERCHANDISE T-SHIRTS ACCESSORIES Payment We take payments through the ebay managed payment system Shipping We ship using a 24 hour courier. Please allow up to 3 days handling time as a lot of our items are large and take time to package well. _gsrx_vers_1545 (GS 9.4.1 (1545))

Garrard 301 SME 3009 Series 1 Decca MK11 1962. This has a bit of a story behind it. I bought this from a vintage clock specialist. He had acquired it in a deceased estate from people known to him in his village in Mid Wales, The turntable and tonearm were owned by the original owner from new until this summer, also I have every reason to believe the cartridge was too. It always amazes me how some equipment is trashed in a few years and other equipment is cherished and kept beautifully for 60 odd years. The gentleman that owned it bought the SME 3009 series 1 tonearm in 1959, this rings true as the 1st 300 3009s ever made had no serial number. This tonearm has no serial number. It sat in its box until 1962 when the Garrard 301 was bought when the owner returned from overseas serving in the Royal Navy. The next thing is the MK11 Decca cartridge. Designed and released around 1958. It is of note that the SME connection piece (the interface between cartridge and tonearm) is typical of that supplied with the series one in 1959. It is an SME product not Decca but made for Decca cartridges. This leads me to believe that both the tonearm and cartridge were bought at the same time. Also there was no other headshell with the turntable and I believe this Decca to be the only cartridge ever fitted. The next amazing fact is the cartridge plays perfectly at 3 grams, the stylus is clean and fresh. It makes you wonder how often it was used, my imagination has me believing it was, maybe, kept out of arms reach and just playing carols at Christmas who knows but the whole turntable is just so fresh. The paintwork is lovely, it runs silently and accurately with true speed with the control knob in the position in the photos. Take a look at the photo of the platter without the mat, its like new which is a real indicator of use and condition. The original Garrard mat had disintegrated sadly but Im supplying a quality heavy Technics rubber mat. The tonearm is unmodified and in honest condition, slight patina on the knife edge roof but otherwise lovely. It didnt have a bias arrangement which is typical of the original as the bias was an optional extra at the time. The bias weight and holder are new aftermarket bought by myself, the clip on the tonearm was made by me and gently clips into place and has left no marks. Ive added new oil to the bearing but it other than that its just like the day it was made. This is obviously a rare opportunity to own a real historical artifact in museum condition. I had toyed with the idea of buying a top of the range plinth but I havent had the heart to remove it from the hand made plinth that the turntable and tonearm have shared for over 60 years, I also think that the cream and black compliment each other, it is representative of the period. Any questions please ask. I will not post under any circumstances so dont ask. You can collect and audition from LL38 on the Welsh coast with lovely valves and Klipsch Cornwall MKivs No PayPal cash or bank transfer only. No offers. If you want an opportunity to own a fresh example that hasnt been beaten half to death then this is the one.

SME 3009 Series II un-improved tonearmExcellent original condition, good working order.Complete with original headshell & cartridge screws, original SME cable.Please note, no cartridge or stylus is included. It will also need base plate rubber grommets and base fixing screws.** International shipping. And all our items are available for viewing and collection by appointment from our showroom / gallery in Brighton/UK ** Serial Number: 48401Cosmetic: The tonearm is in excellent original condition. Only very minor marks. Overall impression is superb.Technical: Please note that this is original and unrestored. Everything is clean and working as it should.Dimensions approx.: length 30 cm, width 7 cm, Height 13 cm; Weight approx.: 500gShipping info: Package details: 40 x 20 x 20 cm, 16 kg / Shipping Costs: UK £4, EU 14, USA £26, Asia £26 PAYMENTPayment within 5 days of purchase please. For other arrangements please make contact before bidding/buying. QUESTIONS ETCAny questions, please ask! For more info, contact me via eBay or by phone on +44 7837 410546. Contact details are also in the business seller information. TRANSPORT/ SHIPPINGSecurely and professionally packaged & insured international shippingAll transport prices are door-to-door and include full insurance. Buyer is to pay all import taxes/duties/customs charges in their country, plus any additional charges for remote areas (prices quoted are for main towns and cities, not remote countryside areas - if in doubt, please send details and I will quote accurate price. Cash on collection also very welcome (Central London or Brighton, UK).Please note: there are some shipping/customs delays to Europe following Brexit. PHOTOSAll photos are copyright © Works of Design Ltd. Please let us know if any items are unclear or if you would like additional photos. ABOUT USWORKS OF DESIGN (eBay ID stackingsystem) is a UK based audio and design consultancy with a carefully curated selection of works for sale. +++ Please see our other vintage design and audio items !! +++

Garrard 401 Turntable with SME 3009 Series II improved arm + Shure stylus Sold as seen. Full working order. Manual for SME arm included.

SME 3009 series iii Tonearm. Comes with cables but no cartridge. Selling on behalf of my elderly neighbour who was a classical enthusiast and bought this new so is a one owner example. This came off a working Thorens table which has now been sold. Its in fantastic condition and will be well packaged or can be picked up from Kingston upon Thames KT1. I will be listing an early version 3009 unimproved along with some quad amps and various head shells, cartridges classical records and a Garrard 401 that also belonged to my neighbour. Any questions feel free to ask. Thanks

Hi, PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER ITEMS, we have a couple of SME tonearms and a SME headshell listed. This item is: A very rare original SME 3009 Series 1 tonearm In original unrestored conditionThe tonearm looks to be in very good condition. All moving parts / cueing mechanism appear to be working correctlyThere was unfortunately no counterweight with this tonearm when I acquired it. The tonearm comes with the original SME headshell which is fitted with a rare Tannoy Variluctance 33/45rpm / 78rpm cartridge - the handle at the front flips the cartridge so you can select the suitable styli for vinyl or shellac.This arm has not been serviced or cleaned; it would probably benefit from both.There are 24 photos included - please zoom in and take a look, they form part of the item description Low start price, the auction will run to the end, thanks for looking. The tonearm / cartridge are untested and sold as seen. Please see the photos, they form part of the description. Any questions please get in touch. Any import / customs duties are the responsibility of the buyer.

Thorens TD 160 Super + SME series 3 Working Condition RARE Vintage Turntable Boxed 17CM X 44CM X 25CM Very rare turntable with precision pick-up arm. Pat tested, in working condition. The product presents signs of wear, please refer to the photos.Please contact us with any questions. All proceeds from this sale will be used by Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire which is a local, independent charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers across the Coventry & Warwickshire area. We want everyone to be able to love later life. We aim to dispatch within 2 working days. All items come with a proof of postage or tracking number and will normally be sent 2nd class. Please message us if you require a faster postage option or other special requirements. We hope you will be entirely delighted with your purchase. If you encounter any issues please do not hesitate to contact us. As a fairly new eBay business we rely on good feedback to increase the number of items that we can sell, please allow us to resolve any issues before leaving anything other than positive feedback. We will always do our utmost to satisfy your needs!