Garrard 401 motor assembly, used and in good working order. Fitted with 50Hz pulley and transit clamp.
The Garrard 401 is an idler-drive turntable motor unit using a shaded-pole induction motor magnetically screened by a heavy cast-iron case, suspended on six tensioned springs with a dynamically balanced rotor. Speed control is via an eddy current braking system with stroboscopic markings and fine adjustment. This listing is for the motor assembly only, fitted with its 50Hz pulley and transit clamp.
Key specifications
Motor Type: Shaded-pole induction type, magnetically screened by a heavy cast-iron case, suspended on 6 tensioned springs, dynamically balanced rotor
Speed Control: Eddy current braking system with stroboscopic markings illuminated by high-intensity neon lamp; ±3% fine adjustment
Pitch Range: +/- 3%
Features: Idler Drive
Specifications
Colour: Black
Features: Idler Drive
Pitch Range: +/- 3%
Country of Origin: England
Year Manufactured: 1960s
Mains Voltage: 240V
Motor Type: Shaded-pole induction type, magnetically screened by a heavy cast-iron case, suspended on 6 tensioned springs, dynamically balanced rotor
Speed Control: Eddy current braking system with stroboscopic markings illuminated by high-intensity neon lamp; ±3% fine adjustment
