Stylus for Garrard AT6 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ekcobeach · 12th May 2009, 2:13 pm

Hi All, I have just bought a radiogram with a Garrard AT6 deck. The pick up head has a reversable stylus, one side is marked GC8.3 green (33/45 rpm) the other side GC8.1 red (78 rpm).The complete unit is a GC 8M. Sods law, i sold one of these exact decks two or three weeks ago. Anyway, the needle is missing on the GC8.3 side, so i'd like to replace the complete cartridge.I have trawled the search engines without success.Can someone please point me in the right direction.I'd be happy with a replacement new or secondhand, or even a suitable substitute. All suggestions welcome. Thanks, Colin.

ekcobeach · 12th May 2009, 2:35 pm

Just want to add, i'd be happy for any replacement type so long as it is reversable.And do other decks use similar cartridges that could maybe be made to fit. Colin.

Darren-UK · 12th May 2009, 2:52 pm

Why do you want to replace the cartridge if the only problem is a missing tip from one of the styli?

Musonic sell the styli; £8 for the 78rpm and £7 for the 33/45. Bear in mind these are suitable only for mono records though.

ekcobeach · 12th May 2009, 3:35 pm

Thanks Darren, All new to me these types,didn't realise that the needles were available separately from the cartridge.Anyway sorted.Many thanks, Colin.

Heatercathodeshort · 12th May 2009, 8:04 pm

Just a quick note. The 78 stylus is usually coded Green and the 33/45 one red. Worth a check before you order. J.

ben · 12th May 2009, 9:41 pm

you might be better off changing this cartridge for a more modern stereo compatible one, from the Sonotone or BSR stable, in order to protect your records. the styli for such carts are also generally more plentiful and cheaper.

12th May 2009, 2:13 pm	#1
ekcobeach Rest in Peace Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 230	Stylus for Garrard AT6 Hi All, I have just bought a radiogram with a Garrard AT6 deck. The pick up head has a reversable stylus, one side is marked GC8.3 green (33/45 rpm) the other side GC8.1 red (78 rpm).The complete unit is a GC 8M. Sods law, i sold one of these exact decks two or three weeks ago. Anyway, the needle is missing on the GC8.3 side, so i'd like to replace the complete cartridge.I have trawled the search engines without success.Can someone please point me in the right direction.I'd be happy with a replacement new or secondhand, or even a suitable substitute. All suggestions welcome. Thanks, Colin.

12th May 2009, 2:35 pm	#2
ekcobeach Rest in Peace Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 230	Re: Stylus for Garrard AT6 Just want to add, i'd be happy for any replacement type so long as it is reversable.And do other decks use similar cartridges that could maybe be made to fit. Colin.

12th May 2009, 2:52 pm	#3
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Re: Stylus for Garrard AT6 Why do you want to replace the cartridge if the only problem is a missing tip from one of the styli? Musonic sell the styli; £8 for the 78rpm and £7 for the 33/45. Bear in mind these are suitable only for mono records though.

12th May 2009, 3:35 pm	#4
ekcobeach Rest in Peace Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 230	Re: Stylus for Garrard AT6 Thanks Darren, All new to me these types,didn't realise that the needles were available separately from the cartridge.Anyway sorted.Many thanks, Colin.

12th May 2009, 8:04 pm	#5
Heatercathodeshort Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warnham, West Sussex. 10 miles south of DORKING. Posts: 9,147	Re: Stylus for Garrard AT6 Just a quick note. The 78 stylus is usually coded Green and the 33/45 one red. Worth a check before you order. J.

12th May 2009, 9:41 pm	#6
ben Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madrid, Spain / Wirral, UK Posts: 7,498	Re: Stylus for Garrard AT6 you might be better off changing this cartridge for a more modern stereo compatible one, from the Sonotone or BSR stable, in order to protect your records. the styli for such carts are also generally more plentiful and cheaper. __________________ Regards, Ben.