changing tonearm on 1200 mk2 first time

The gimble is part of the tone arm and tonearm pivot assy. (Top half of tonearm assy).
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The spring is part of the tonearm base. (Bottom half of tonearm assy).
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You can see the end of the spring here - it's the "L" shaped pin that is sticking out of the centre of the part:
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Repairing the tonearm is extremely difficult. But replacing the entire tonearm assembly is much easier.

TBH, mate, if you've got any doubts about your ability to repair a turntable don't try. Take it to someone that knows.

My heart couldn't take another 1200 biting the dust... :crying:

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Originally Posted by Patch

TBH, mate, if you've got any doubts about your ability to repair a turntable don't try. Take it to someone that knows.

My heart couldn't take another 1200 biting the dust... :crying:

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well i'm going to try and replace the entire tonearm base as you recommended. in addition, i will be receiving the piece next week after winning it on ebay.

i have a question though, what can i do with my old tonearm base? i was thinking of reselling it on ebay for like $10 usd / free shipping just so hopefully the one purchasing it will know how to go through the trouble of fixing it and then sell it back on the market for a profit. i think that individual would be doing a favor towards keeping the product alive.

any suggestions patch !

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Originally Posted by cutflow

well i'm going to try and replace the entire tonearm base as you recommended. in addition, i will be receiving the piece next week after winning it on ebay.

i have a question though, what can i do with my old tonearm base? i was thinking of reselling it on ebay for like $10 usd / free shipping just so hopefully the one purchasing it will know how to go through the trouble of fixing it and then sell it back on the market for a profit. i think that individual would be doing a favor towards keeping the product alive.

any suggestions patch !

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You could try fixing it yourself when you get a new one? Would be another string to your bow.