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24th Jul 2020, 5:15 pm | #1 |
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Vibraphone Motors
Hello,
I recently purchased a used Premier Vibraphone Model 700. They were built in the late 1950's in England and I am having trouble with the wiring in the motor. The motor is a Garrard D15 induction motor. My question is, where is the power cable? I'll attach some photos. If anyone knows anything about these motors that would be great. Thanks |
24th Jul 2020, 5:57 pm | #2 |
Octode
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Re: Vibraphone Motors
Hi
Wikipedia suggests yours is probably a Garrard 50Hz 240v induction motor, and you may be able to change the trem speed with a stepped pulley. If you're running at 60Hz, then I guess your trem will go a bit faster. Send a pic - someone here will recognise the motor from a turntable and we can work out where to apply mains. I guess you might want a fused plug and an on-off switch in there somewhere too, and maybe a neon indicator so you know before you hit the first chord on a darkened stage, whether you have trem or not! cheers Mark |
27th Jul 2020, 10:23 am | #3 |
Octode
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Re: Vibraphone Motors
I'm not sure a 'fused plug' is a known entity in Canada.
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