Among vintage turntables, perhaps none is as iconic as the Transcriptors Skeleton. Had you been unfamiliar, you may not know you're looking at a 50 year old table. This is a particularly clean example, and still includes the original Vestigial tonearm. We've completely rewired the arm, and fully calibrated the entire system. This Skeleton is looking forward to the next 50 years, and we're including an extra stylus for the ride.
- Production
- 1973-1977
- Condition
- 9/10
- Orig. MSRP
- $590
- Restoration
- Full service check.
- Cleaned controls and switches.
- Disassembled, detailed, & lubed.
- Tonearm rewired and calibrated.
- Factory Specs
Type Belt-drive 2-speed turntable
Platter 12" diameter, cast and machined, aluminium alloy with 5 gold-plated weights, approx 6.5 lb in weight
Main Bearing Slim section ball-ended ground and polished steel, supported on a hardened steel thrust plate. Bushing coated with low-friction PTFE.
Motor 10 Pole synchronous, split-phase, 720rpm
Cartridge Audio Technica Signet TK7SU
Tonearm Transcriptors Vestigial
Overall Tonearm length 8 3/4"
Pivot to Stylus 1 3/8"
Tonearm Mounting shaft diameter 5/8"
Vertical adjustment 2 1/2"
Lead capacitance 99pf per meter
Wow and flutter 0.05%
Speeds 33 and 45rpm
Rumble nil
Dimensions 18"W x 7"H x 15.5"D
Weight 50 lbs.
- Designer
- David Gammon
- Documentation
Transcriptors Skeleton Owner's Manual
- The History of Transcriptors
- Transcriptors was founded in 1960 by the late David Gammon along with his brother Anthony as secretary, which was a legal requirement at the time, The company was one of the World’s leading manufacturer of manual turntables, tone arms and accessories, and one of the most modern hi-fi manufacturing plants in Europe duri...
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- Liner Notes
Designed by David Gammon in Carlow, Ireland.
The Transcriptors Skeleton employs a low speed synchronous motor on a sprung-suspension motor board.
The Skeleton's platter is driven by a rubber belt providing the best insulation against vibration and rumble.
In order to eliminate any mechanical or electrical shock to the equipment, the on-off switching is accomplished by means of a magnetically actuated reed switch which assures long, trouble-free life.
- Stock No.
- 7983330394333
Among vintage turntables, perhaps none is as iconic as the Transcriptors Skeleton. Had you been unfamiliar, you may not know you're looking at a 50 year old table. This is a particularly clean example, and still includes the original Vestigial tonearm. We've completely rewired the arm, and fully calibrated the entire system. This Skeleton is looking forward to the next 50 years, and we're including an extra stylus for the ride.
Production
1973-1977
Condition
9/10
Orig. MSRP
$590
Restoration
- Full service check.
- Cleaned controls and switches.
- Disassembled, detailed, & lubed.
- Tonearm rewired and calibrated.
Factory Specs
Type Belt-drive 2-speed turntable
Platter 12" diameter, cast and machined, aluminium alloy with 5 gold-plated weights, approx 6.5 lb in weight
Main Bearing Slim section ball-ended ground and polished steel, supported on a hardened steel thrust plate. Bushing coated with low-friction PTFE.
Motor 10 Pole synchronous, split-phase, 720rpm
Cartridge Audio Technica Signet TK7SU
Tonearm Transcriptors Vestigial
Overall Tonearm length 8 3/4"
Pivot to Stylus 1 3/8"
Tonearm Mounting shaft diameter 5/8"
Vertical adjustment 2 1/2"
Lead capacitance 99pf per meter
Wow and flutter 0.05%
Speeds 33 and 45rpm
Rumble nil
Dimensions 18"W x 7"H x 15.5"D
Weight 50 lbs.
Designer
David Gammon
Documentation
Transcriptors Skeleton Owner's Manual
The History of Transcriptors
Transcriptors was founded in 1960 by the late David Gammon along with his brother Anthony as secretary, which was a legal requirement at the time, The company was one of the World’s leading manufacturer of manual turntables, tone arms and accessories, and one of the most modern hi-fi manufacturing plants in Europe duri...
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
Designed by David Gammon in Carlow, Ireland.
The Transcriptors Skeleton employs a low speed synchronous motor on a sprung-suspension motor board.
The Skeleton's platter is driven by a rubber belt providing the best insulation against vibration and rumble.
In order to eliminate any mechanical or electrical shock to the equipment, the on-off switching is accomplished by means of a magnetically actuated reed switch which assures long, trouble-free life.
Stock No.
7983330394333
