Name: Garrard Type A // Automatic Idler-Drive Turntable
Brand: Garrard
SKU: 6281022013608
Availability: OutOfStock

This is a stunning example of the engineering and design that makes vintage turntables so sought after, and it's still got the incredibly rare to find dust cover (albeit with a bit of a crack).

Production

1959

Condition

8/10

Restoration

Full service check.
Cleaned controls and switches.

Factory Specs

Type automatic/manual play

Drive idler drive

Speeds 16 2/3, 33 1/3, 45 and 78rpm

Record sizes 7", 10" and 12"

The History of Garrard

Garrard and Company was the first iteration of the company that would go on to manufacture Garrard turntables. They were a company that were requested to manufacture range finders for the First World War. Following the war, the Garrard Engineering and Manufacturing Company was set up with view to producing consumer...
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Liner Notes

The Garrard auto turntable Type A has been designed to play records singly with transcription quality, at the same time having the advantage of being able to play a number of records automatically when desired.Its styling is ultra-modern and special attention has been given to detail, ensuring the best possible performance.As the owner of a Garrard type A, you have a unit whose performance is supreme in its class and rigorous laboratory checks have been applied to your unit to ensure that this high standard is maintained.

Stock No.

6281022013608

This is a stunning example of the engineering and design that makes vintage turntables so sought after, and it's still got the incredibly rare to find dust cover (albeit with a bit of a crack).

Production

1959

Condition

8/10

Restoration