A stylus for my Hacker GP15 Record Player? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

em536716 · 24th Feb 2021, 6:58 am

Hi all,

I’ve got this hacker Gp15 which I’m doing up for myself. The stylus on it was unfortunately bent, so I’m on the lookout for a replacement. Here’s a couple pictures of the cartridge, could someone identify what the right stylus might be for this? I’m not at all an expert on these things so help would be appreciated to point me in the right direction!

Thanks

Kentode · 24th Feb 2021, 7:57 am

Morning Ed, you're up early!

The cartridge might not be the original so undo the screw holding it to the tonearm and post some pics and someone will recognise it.

Some cartridges even have an ID stamped or printed on the side that attaches to the tonearm.

Hope this helps.

em536716 · 24th Feb 2021, 8:03 am

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Originally Posted by Kentode

Morning Ed, you're up early!

The cartridge might not be the original so undo the screw holding it to the tonearm and post some pics and someone will recognise it.

Some cartridges even have an ID stamped or printed on the side that attaches to the tonearm.

Hope this helps.

I’m a night owl!

Thanks Ken,

I will post a picture and have a closer look once I’m back home. I’ll be away for the week so will update this thread when I get a chance to look once I’m back.

Regards
Ed

Edward Huggins · 24th Feb 2021, 9:11 am

To clarify, no need to unscrew the small one in the tone arm head itself, but unscrew the Bayonet Cap fitting holding the head to the tone arm. Photo the cartridge from the underside.

Nickthedentist · 24th Feb 2021, 9:14 am

I don't think you even have to get your screwdriver out, as the headshell can be detached by unscrewing the silver knurled collar.

N.

Kentode · 24th Feb 2021, 11:08 am

It's getting too easy these days!

em536716 · 28th Feb 2021, 11:49 pm

Hello everyone,

Here’s some photos of the Cart. As mentioned I removed the old stylus as it was bent.

Hopefully the cartridge cab be identified so I can order a new stylus!

BRASSBITS · 1st Mar 2021, 1:03 am

what does it say on the white label

em536716 · 1st Mar 2021, 1:30 am

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Originally Posted by BRASSBITS

what does it say on the white label

It says sonotone 3549.

BRASSBITS · 1st Mar 2021, 1:38 am

that takes a KS41B stylus

em536716 · 1st Mar 2021, 2:38 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRASSBITS

that takes a KS41B stylus

Thanks so much!

24th Feb 2021, 6:58 am	#1
em536716 Hexode Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: South East London Posts: 301	A stylus for my Hacker GP15 Record Player? Hi all, I’ve got this hacker Gp15 which I’m doing up for myself. The stylus on it was unfortunately bent, so I’m on the lookout for a replacement. Here’s a couple pictures of the cartridge, could someone identify what the right stylus might be for this? I’m not at all an expert on these things so help would be appreciated to point me in the right direction! Thanks Attached Thumbnails __________________ With regards, Ed

24th Feb 2021, 7:57 am	#2
Kentode Octode Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Yorkshire, England. Posts: 1,303	Re: A stylus for my hacker Gp15 Record player? Morning Ed, you're up early! The cartridge might not be the original so undo the screw holding it to the tonearm and post some pics and someone will recognise it. Some cartridges even have an ID stamped or printed on the side that attaches to the tonearm. Hope this helps. __________________ Regards, Ken. BVWS member

24th Feb 2021, 9:11 am	#4
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,338	Re: A stylus for my hacker Gp15 Record player? To clarify, no need to unscrew the small one in the tone arm head itself, but unscrew the Bayonet Cap fitting holding the head to the tone arm. Photo the cartridge from the underside. __________________ Edward.

24th Feb 2021, 9:14 am	#5
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,864	Re: A stylus for my hacker Gp15 Record player? I don't think you even have to get your screwdriver out, as the headshell can be detached by unscrewing the silver knurled collar. N.

24th Feb 2021, 11:08 am	#6
Kentode Octode Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Yorkshire, England. Posts: 1,303	Re: A stylus for my hacker Gp15 Record player? It's getting too easy these days! __________________ Regards, Ken. BVWS member

28th Feb 2021, 11:49 pm	#7
em536716 Hexode Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: South East London Posts: 301	Re: A stylus for my Hacker GP15 Record Player? Hello everyone, Here’s some photos of the Cart. As mentioned I removed the old stylus as it was bent. Hopefully the cartridge cab be identified so I can order a new stylus! Attached Thumbnails __________________ With regards, Ed

1st Mar 2021, 1:03 am	#8
BRASSBITS Hexode Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 364	Re: A stylus for my Hacker GP15 Record Player? what does it say on the white label

1st Mar 2021, 1:38 am	#10
BRASSBITS Hexode Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 364	Re: A stylus for my Hacker GP15 Record Player? that takes a KS41B stylus