Garrard 401 Transcription Turntable Parts

The Garrard 401 turntable was introduced in 1965, usually sold as a bare chassis without plinth, tone arm or cartridge

GARRARD 401 Original Specification.

Motor: completely screened spring-mounted
shaded-pole ‘transcription’ motor, speeds 33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm,
adjustable by eddy currant brake.
Chassis: die-cast aluminium plate
Platter: 6 lb. machined aluminium with gear-cut illuminated strobe markings on rim; statically balanced, anti-static mat.
Frequency: 50 or 60 cycles according to pulley fitted
Wow and flutter: less than 0.05% RMS
Rumble: ‘almost non-existent’
Dimensions: 13 7/8 x 14 5/8 x 16 1/8 in (whd)
Price: £27 19s plus £4 11s purchase tax (1965)