Can anyone help to find a Pioneer PL-41 counterweight or build one from scratch?

[otodus]

I found a beautiful PL-41 with a missing counterweight. I can't find a replacement anywhere online. Does anyone know where I could find one or how to build one from scratch?

 

[pchilson]

Can you find the specs and a good picture of the correct counter weight? I have a pioneer counter weight in the parts box but no idea what model it came from.

 

[Bubba57]

I have one that fits a Pioneer PL-A35, if anybody knows if it will fit. It is chrome, black dial with white numbers.

Bubba57

 

[Jim Creek]

it's hard to tell from the pic if the one for the S30 will work but perhaps worth a try? i've also had luck contacting these folks for items not posted on their site:

http://organdonorparts.com/product.sc?productId=172&categoryId=21

I too have a nice pl41. That pl35 counterweight is different from the the one on my pl41. The hole looks bigger on the pl35 counterweight. It's tough to be sure when working off a photo though.

 

[BillWojo]

Did you check with Organ Donor Parts, he advertises here.

BillWojo

 

[boreas]

PL-41A Tonearm

PL-50

PL-50 Counterweight & Stub on eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-PL-...-and-Sleeve-/252069158432?hash=item3ab07e1e20

John

 

[cgutz]

Washers stacked together. When you have the correct number, glue together with superglue. Fix in proper place with modeling clay. You will need a cheap digital scale to set tracking force.

 

[mkane]

In a pinch, yes. There's a vendor here who specializes in Pioneer.

 

[rsyjr]

So we were tearing into a PL 50 today and the counterweight looked awfully familiar. The inside diameter is just a hair over 1/2". Here's a link if you're still looking for one.

http://organdonorparts.com/product.sc?productId=4866&categoryId=269


Rob

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[Van_Isle]

Check by cross-reference of parts here:

http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/searchModels.asp?searchString=PL41&page=1

PL-41 shows counterweight W73-064 used also on the PL-31 and PL-30F.
PL-41D shows counterweight W73-004 used on only the PL-41D
PL-50 shows counterweight W73-667 used also on the PL-31D.

Not to say it isn't the same or near-identical part with different part number.

 

[Pootybear]

Hey Otodus,
I have what you need and an extra head shell that is really nice. You can have the counterweight for cost of shipping. If you want the head shell also, just pm me. Pics included

 

[Jim Creek]

Hey Otodus,
I have what you need and an extra head shell that is really nice. You can have the counterweight for cost of shipping. If you want the head shell also, just pm me. Pics included

If Otodus doesn't want the headshell I'd be glad to purchase it.

 

[Pootybear]

Thanks Jim, you will be first in line if he doesn't want it. Here's a pic of my pl-41

 

[Jim Creek]

Pootybear, yours looks flawless. My PL41 has a couple of small dings in the wood. I am using several headshells with my PL41, including the original. I wouldn't mind having another original headshell. Mine ran a bit fast until I purchased the right belt from LP Gear. Here's a pic of my PL41.

 

[Pootybear]

Your table looks awesome! I just got another platter on "the bay" and took it to a machine shop to remove the ring in the middle so I can use any normal mat. Can't wait to get it back.

 

[otodus]

All I know is the part number: W73-064

 

[otodus]

I have, unfortunately they had nothing

 

[otodus]

This might actually work!

 

[otodus]

Jim, you can get the headshell from Pootybear if you'd like! I don't really have any use for it.

 

[Jim Creek]

Thanks