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 Scotty
 Location: Melbourne, VIC
 Member since 26 December 2010
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Hello
I’m looking for a suitable replacement pickup for my HMV D33A record player. The current pickup is an HMV type 13 fitted into the Bakelite tone arm. I’m looking to replace the pickup keeping the existing tone arm.
Can anyone recommend a replacement that can be retrofitted into the Bakelite tone arm.
Thanks


 
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 Ian Robertson
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Those things are known as "Rock Crushers"!
 
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Aka a nail under a brick.
 
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