Hacker Gondolier GP42 tone arm set-up - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

carter335 · 17th Apr 2019, 4:35 pm

Hello,

I just received a Hacker Gondolier GP42 where the tone arm was disconnected in transit. I had a go at reconnecting it but something was amiss. I've bought it as a gift so would like to at least get it going, and then they can give it a full service.

Any help is much appreciated and apologies for my ignorance!

Catherine

Nuvistor · 17th Apr 2019, 4:46 pm

Looks straightforward but I may be missing a lot.
The spring on the arm will fit on the small flat hook on the rear right of the support that connects to the knurled black knob.
The two pointed screw bearings should hold the arm in place.
Unless any parts have been damaged while coming apart.

carter335 · 17th Apr 2019, 5:16 pm

That's great, all working now, thank you Frank.

Edward Huggins · 19th Apr 2019, 3:26 pm

You may have re-fixed the mechanics of the SP25's arm but have you set the tracking weight correctly?

17th Apr 2019, 4:35 pm	#1
carter335 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 2	Hacker Gondolier GP42 tone arm set-up Hello, I just received a Hacker Gondolier GP42 where the tone arm was disconnected in transit. I had a go at reconnecting it but something was amiss. I've bought it as a gift so would like to at least get it going, and then they can give it a full service. Any help is much appreciated and apologies for my ignorance! Catherine Attached Thumbnails

17th Apr 2019, 4:46 pm	#2
Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,431	Re: Hacker Gondolier GP42 tone arm set-up Looks straightforward but I may be missing a lot. The spring on the arm will fit on the small flat hook on the rear right of the support that connects to the knurled black knob. The two pointed screw bearings should hold the arm in place. Unless any parts have been damaged while coming apart. __________________ Frank

17th Apr 2019, 5:16 pm	#3
carter335 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 2	Re: Hacker Gondolier GP42 tone arm set-up That's great, all working now, thank you Frank.

19th Apr 2019, 3:26 pm	#4
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,326	Re: Hacker Gondolier GP42 tone arm set-up You may have re-fixed the mechanics of the SP25's arm but have you set the tracking weight correctly? __________________ Edward.