Top Ten Vintage Turntable Projects of 2013
With the door closed on 2013, I look back on my favorite projects…
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I won’t soon forget getting an email from Ray LaMontagne saying he was interested in buying a Thorens TD-125 Long Base, nor will I forget setting it up with him side-by-side.
The grain on this Morado was amazing…and Vinny did an incredible job centering it on the front!
I really enjoy these special painted AR projects!
Two words: Amazing grain!
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For years, all I had ever done with TD-150s was part out the arm and put on another upgrade one. This was a restoration that forced me to really understand the “Kugel” arm. I will never dismiss it so easily again!
Brazilian cherry: the grain is always exciting to me.
Our first in Bubinga…or as Vinny calls it “Rock.” Of course, I always love the black of the MKII BC top as well.
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This was an upgrade project for a TD-145. I love the fact that the customer wanted to keep the classic metal trim piece in front. We will do more of these at some point!
My first turntable with a Blue Note tonearm…love the elegant look and the “dreamy” cherry grain.
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Love the boldness of zebrawood, always. Check out the amazing finish work by Vinny.
With special thanks to my “support” team: Vinny, Bill, Andy, Hans, Don & Brodie of Powder Coating Alternatives, Kathy of DMR Industries, Chris of Spray Maine, Jay of JMK Displays, Jim Campbell, and, of course, my friends and family!