Curtis Mathes solid state console

Arranb · by **Arranb** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 2:18 pm

I just aquired this console and need help finding a needle for the record player. I can't find any serial numbers anywhere. Here is a pic of the console and of the needle I am looking for.

As always Thank you very much for the help ,

Arran

MattTech · by **MattTech** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 4:15 pm

Pfanstiehl 854 / Tetrad TCH80 needle.
And please, people, drop the "serial number" stuff, that is merely a "run" number used to determine the manufactured order of a given MODEL number during its manufacturing run.
It's got nothing to do with identifying equipment.

And have that VM changer serviced, it's way past due.

Arranb · by **Arranb** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:51 pm

Thank you very much for the reply. I ordered one just now. Can you tell me what is done when servicing them? I like repairing and servicing things myself but just like a car (which is what I do for a living) They are all different.

I appreciate the help!

MattTech · by **MattTech** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:03 pm

Arranb wrote:Thank you very much for the reply. I ordered one just now. Can you tell me what is done when servicing them? I like repairing and servicing things myself but just like a car (which is what I do for a living) They are all different.

I appreciate the help!

I'm a servicer, but to type out and discuss the intricate as well as delicate workings of record changers over a screen is not my bag.
It's simply too involved.
But a complete teardown is the norm - by servicers keenly educated in the mechanisms, re-assembly, and alignment.
Anything else is just putzing your way to a heap of damaged metal.

Arranb · by **Arranb** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:16 pm

Well then, where are you located? If your close maybe I'll get it to you.