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Hacker GP45 Grenadier teak cased record player with separate amplifier unit for stereo sound reproduction and Garrad Sp25 MKIII record deck. Similar in size and style to the more common GP42 Gondolier, this model has solid state amplification rather than the GP42’s valve amp. I have lifted the deck and replaced all the old lubricant which over time turns to glue and seizes up the mechanism. The player performs as when new and has a very clear stylus. A few consmetic blemishes but nothing major, just a little crackle when adjusting the controls but again, nothing bad. Has the original power cable but I have fitted a BS1363 plug (sleeved pins) in order to comply with modern safety standards. It has also been PAT tested. Interested buyers should note that this item is very heavy and has no carry handle (never fitted). Due to the ongoing travel restrictions, I will only travel to the post office once per week (every Tuesday). There will therefore be a delay on the dispatch of items. The item “Vintage Hacker GP45 Grenadier Teak Cased Record Player with Amplifier” is in sale since Tuesday, October 15, 2019. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Vintage Sound & Vision\Record Players/Turntables”. The seller is “gordons132″ and is located in Redruth, Cornwall. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brunei darussalam, Dominica, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Chile, Bahamas, Costa rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay.

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An original vintage Hacker record player case that was empty so the previous owner fitted a brand new usb turntable by ion and an amp by Lebr. The unit looks fantastic with very character building wear and tear. I was going to polish the case up but I think it looks great without. The modern turntable fit perfectly in the old space and is entirely removable without any screws or clips. The new amp is a decent little digital amp with trebl and bass controls. Very simple so could be given a preamp to improve. Fine for most tastes though. The speakers are decent Sony car speakers screwed in position where he old ones went behind the speaker case. Its a really great looking but if kit that will impress visitors even when not playing. The item “Vintage Hacker Record Player Case With Modern Turntable & Amp Mobile Input Legs” is in sale since Tuesday, August 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Home Audio & HiFi Separates\Record Players/Turntables”. The seller is “midcenturyoriginals” and is located in London. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Dominica, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay, Dominican republic, El salvador.

• Colour: Wood
• Brand: Hacker
• Modified Item: Yes
• Speed Settings: 33.3RPM
• Audio Outputs: Headphone Jack
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Features: Line-In Jack

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MINT CONDITION VINTAGE HACKER GONDOLIER GP42 RECORD PLAYER. FULLY RESTORED FITTED WITH THE MORE SOUGHT AFTER CELESTION SPEAKER. THIS ONE REALLY IS AS GOOD AS IT GET THE CABINET / REXINE COVERING IS 10 OUT OF 10 remember it is 48 plus years old. HACKER BRIGHT CHROME CATCHES. THE SOUND QUALITY IS 10 OUT OF 10 DUE TI ALL INTERNAL ELECTRICS CHECKED AND CHANGED WHERE REQUIRED. FITTED WITH AN AUTO CHANGER TURNTABLE WITH SPEEDS OF 16,33,45,78 RPM. THE CABINET WAS STRIPPED OF ALL THE ELECTRICAL / MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AND CLEANED OUT. THE GARRARD TURNTABLE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND HAD ALL THE OLD GREASE REMOVED AND RE-GREASED USING THE PROPER GRADE LUBRICANTS. SET UP AND THE TRACKING WEIGHT SET TO THE PROPER WEIGHT. IT NOW WORKS PERFECT ON EVERY SPEED 16,33,45,78 AND IN EVERY MODE. THE AMPLIFIER FITTED IS THE POWERFUL 7 WATT VALVE AMPLIFIER GIVING A NICE MELLOW SOUND THROUGH THE MASSIVE 10 X 6 VERY MUCH SOUGHT AFTER CELESTION SPEAKER. ALL CAPACITORS HAVE BEEN CHANGED USING TOP QUALITY AUDIO GRADE CAPACITORS. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS FOUND TO BE OUT OF TOLERANCE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE VALVES HAVE BEEN REMOVED CLEANED AND TESTED. VOLUME, TREBLE, AND BASS CONTROLS HAVE BEEN CLEANED USING EXPENSIVE DEOXIT SWITCH CLEANER SO NO CRACKLING FROM THE CONTROLS. FITTED WITH MAINS LEAD AND CORRECTLY FUSED PLUG THEN A LONG AND THOROUGH BENCH TESTING TO ENSURE RELIABILITY. IT NOW WORKS, SOUNDS, PERFORMS AS IT DID BACK IN 1969 AND IS READY FOR THE NEXT 45 YEARS. YOU WILL NOT HEAR A BETTER SOUNDING RECORD PLAYER BECAUSE THERE ISN’T ONE. THE PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL RECORD PLAYER LISTED. I ALSO HAVE ON A SEPERATE LISTING THE ADDITIONAL AL42 EXTERNAL SPEAKER FITTED WITH THE SAME AMPLIFIER AS THE GONDOLIER HAS FITTED. THIS IS ALSO IN MINT CONDITION AND HAS THE CELESTION SPEAKER FITTED. ANY QUESTION JUST ASK , I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN RESTORING HACKER EQUIPMENT FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS SO KNOW QUITE A BIT ABOUT HACKER STUFF. Elvis Record not included only for display. The item “MINT CONDITION VINTAGE HACKER GONDOLIER GP42 RECORD PLAYER” is in sale since Sunday, January 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Home Audio & HiFi Separates\Record Players/Turntables”. The seller is “vintage_radios_uk” and is located in Gateshead. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand.

• Brand: Hacker
• MPN: Does Not Apply

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