Garrard RC121 mk2 motorboard compatibility - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

PsychMan · 14th Aug 2019, 6:18 pm

I have an Rc121 mk2 id like to stick in some form of plinth. I have a motorboard as a starting point to build something, but wonder if any easier options exist. Could it fit a base from an sp 25, or an at60 does anyone know?

Just mulling over options

Edward Huggins · 15th Aug 2019, 9:35 am

You can readily search out a RC121 template online. But a base already cut out for a SP25 can be a good starting point, although it will need a few changes.

Audio1950 · 15th Aug 2019, 10:05 am

The mechanism of an RC121 is somewhat deeper than that of an SP25, or any of the later Garrard decks, so a ready-made base for one of these will not be suitable.

PsychMan · 15th Aug 2019, 10:37 am

Thanks Barry, it is likely to match anything but an RC121 motorboard?

Perhaps I should proceed with my plan and build something from the board I already have.

I made a tough decision and scrapped the radiogram it was in as the cabinet was in a terrible state and I had an opportunity to save one in my area that was going to the tip but was in excellent condition. I hate scrapping stuff, but it was a no-brainer.

I put my restored chassis into it, but unfortunately the better gram had the 210 changer in it, so no way my restored 121 could fit that

When I scrapped the other one I did keep the motorboard piece with a view to make it into a plinth of some sort. The RC121 is a great deck and I spent MANY hours stripping it, cleaning and re-assembling until it worked flawlessly. You infact donated a badge for it

so its pristine and I'd like to use it somehow

Audio1950 · 15th Aug 2019, 4:40 pm

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Originally Posted by PsychMan

Thanks Barry, it is likely to match anything but an RC121 motorboard?

The only other motorboard it would match would be one for the RC120mk2, but that's identical to the RC121mk2, except that it has a one-piece arm. I think you're going to have to bite the bullet and make a plinth from scratch!

Barry

PsychMan · 16th Aug 2019, 1:12 pm

Thanks Barry, and Edward. I think I'd better get on with building that plinth.

14th Aug 2019, 6:18 pm	#1
PsychMan Octode Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fleet, Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,764	Garrard RC121 mk2 motorboard compatibility I have an Rc121 mk2 id like to stick in some form of plinth. I have a motorboard as a starting point to build something, but wonder if any easier options exist. Could it fit a base from an sp 25, or an at60 does anyone know? Just mulling over options

15th Aug 2019, 9:35 am	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,328	Re: Garrard RC121 mk2 motorboard compatibility You can readily search out a RC121 template online. But a base already cut out for a SP25 can be a good starting point, although it will need a few changes. __________________ Edward.

15th Aug 2019, 10:05 am	#3
Audio1950 Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittlesey, near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 3,761	Re: Garrard RC121 mk2 motorboard compatibility The mechanism of an RC121 is somewhat deeper than that of an SP25, or any of the later Garrard decks, so a ready-made base for one of these will not be suitable.

15th Aug 2019, 10:37 am	#4
PsychMan Octode Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fleet, Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,764	Re: Garrard RC121 mk2 motorboard compatibility Thanks Barry, it is likely to match anything but an RC121 motorboard? Perhaps I should proceed with my plan and build something from the board I already have. I made a tough decision and scrapped the radiogram it was in as the cabinet was in a terrible state and I had an opportunity to save one in my area that was going to the tip but was in excellent condition. I hate scrapping stuff, but it was a no-brainer. I put my restored chassis into it, but unfortunately the better gram had the 210 changer in it, so no way my restored 121 could fit that When I scrapped the other one I did keep the motorboard piece with a view to make it into a plinth of some sort. The RC121 is a great deck and I spent MANY hours stripping it, cleaning and re-assembling until it worked flawlessly. You infact donated a badge for it so its pristine and I'd like to use it somehow

16th Aug 2019, 1:12 pm	#6
PsychMan Octode Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fleet, Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,764	Re: Garrard RC121 mk2 motorboard compatibility Thanks Barry, and Edward. I think I'd better get on with building that plinth.