{"product_id":"sme-3009-main-bearing-series-ii-early-improved-3012-compatible-spare-part","title":"SME 3009 Main Bearing Series II Early Improved 3012 Compatible Spare Part","description":"\u003cp\u003eSME 3009 main bearing assembly, used, in good condition and fits Series II, Series II Improved and 3012 tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SME 3009 was a widely used tonearm produced across Series II and Series II Improved variants, with the 3012 sharing the same bearing but a longer arm tube. This is the main bearing assembly, which houses the vertical and horizontal pivot mechanism supporting the arm tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"key-spec-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Bearing Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two single-row deep-groove ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall Bearing Dimensions (each):\u003c\/strong\u003e OD 17 mm, ID 9 mm, Width 4 mm (SKF 618\/9 equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorizontal (Knife-Edge) Bearing Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Series II: metal knife-edge; Series II Improved: nylon\/plastic knife-edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SME\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3009, 3009 Series II\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Product Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e SME 3009 \/ 3012\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Bearing Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two single-row deep-groove ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall Bearing Dimensions (each):\u003c\/strong\u003e OD 17 mm, ID 9 mm, Width 4 mm (SKF 618\/9 equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorizontal (Knife-Edge) Bearing Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Series II: metal knife-edge; Series II Improved: nylon\/plastic knife-edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e SME Limited, Steyning, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm Arm Length (3009 \/ 3012 difference):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3009: 9 in; 3012: 12 in — same bearing, different arm tube length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chorlton Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62684172878211,"sku":"367A","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1610\/2401\/files\/12_b646a4c0-6fcf-480b-9e80-41398fc512f6.jpg?v=1790095201","url":"https:\/\/chorltonanalogue.com\/products\/sme-3009-main-bearing-series-ii-early-improved-3012-compatible-spare-part","provider":"Chorlton Analogue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}