Re: Garrard record player deck identification.
The Models 1000, 2000 and 3000 were not sold at retail in the USA, where sales representatives British Industries Corporation preferred to be in the hi-fi market, not selling "ordinary record changers." These models had two-pole motors (the hi-fi models on the Autoslim chassis had four-pole motors, which vibrated less and at a lower frequency) and were primarily designed for use with ceramic cartridges, which do not pick up magnetic hum from motors and wiring. The 1000 had a small platter and a one-piece cast aluminum tonearm; the 2000 had a large platter with the same tonearm; and the 3000 had a special tubular tonearm of particularly low mass.
The 3000 was seen in the USA market, built into high-quality radiograms and phonographs from hi-fi manufacturers such as KLH, Scott, and Harman-Kardon, with dedicated Pickering magnetic cartridges and four-pole motors.
Mats, colours and trim could vary, especially on units supplied to radiogram and phonograph makers.
Model 1000
Model 2000
Model 3000, from its distinctive colours this was removed from a KLH phonograph, and transplanted into a plinth.
Model 3000 with trim-ring mat and custom operating control panel.
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