Gorgeous Pioneer PL-570 sold $3,300 on eBay

[ymarko]

Gorgeous TOTL Pioneer PL-570 sold $3,300 + shipping on eBay.
Here is the eBay link:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-PL...rtz-Turntable-w-Cocobolo-Plinth-/123842532927

 

[Lazarus Long]

You’re not kidding. That table is pretty darn nice. I want to do something similar to my 560 now.

 

[Sharpstik]

The work done on it makes it a plug n’ play . Description and pictures pushed it higher .
Interesting . My Pioneer PL 51A looks similar .

 

[petes'picks]

$2,800 additional for a prettier plinth seems a little excessive to me.

 

[Lazarus Long]

To be fair, that one was fully restored as well. With a stock plinth, it would have been in the $800-$1000 range. But, you’re right. That plinth isn’t worth $2300.

 

[IMF_Pioneer]

$2,800 additional for a prettier plinth seems a little excessive to me.

What He Said !!!!!!!

Sadly too many people just get caught up in the romance of it all and then realise soon afterwards that they are suffering from Buyers Remorse.

 

[Drugolf]

Wow, considering I just picked one up for $250 that looks darn near as good and is fully functional including a Shure V15 Type III, I am feeling pretty good about it all.

 

[Kim G]

Beautiful table. A lot of work goes into something that nice, and where else can you buy one just like it? I guess there was someone who thought it was worth it.

 

[goodolpg]

TT in OP sure is pretty and it sounds like a lot of work was done to both both appearance and operating condition.
Someone thought it was worth it.

 

[IMF_Pioneer]

That's the sort of workmanship that Chris Harban of Woodsong Audio would produce for a Thorens TD-124, Garrard 301 or Linn Sondek LP12. Check out some of his stuff if you think that one from the OP is gorgeous. Chris is well known within the Linn Community.

https://www.woodsongaudio.com/

 

[sol7]

Beautiful, but the way they did the grain on the sides bugs me. I understand why the side grain is vertical to match the top, but it clashes too much with the horizontal grain on front.

 

[SoCal Sam]

That's a beautiful table that someone has given a lot of time and attention to restore. The new owner has shown a high level of commitment which is reflected in the price. I say win-win.

 

[Lazarus Long]

Beautiful, but the way they did the grain on the sides bugs me. I understand why the side grain is vertical to match the top, but it clashes too much with the horizontal grain on front.

I don’t think you are seeing what they did. it is a correct way to apply veneer. It’s one sheet of veneer. Continuous grain from the front to the top, and from the top down the sides.

 

[Blue Shadow]

Haven't seen any pioneer worked over to that level by an aker. There is some work involved and a nice veneer. Lots of polishing, too.

 

[SmitterDave]

Not sure why the complaining about the price?

It is all about supply and demand and what the economy will allow sales to go to, people are now looking for these and with a full restoration the seller got what he asked for,Get over it.

Epay provides a worldwide audience and allows prices to go where they are.

If anyone here was sitting on ten of these fully restored they would have the dancing banana on their post.

 

[Lazarus Long]

Not sure why the complaining about the price?

It is all about supply and demand and what the economy will allow sales to go to, people are now looking for these and with a full restoration the seller got what he asked for,Get over it.

Epay provides a worldwide audience and allows prices to go where they are.

If anyone here was sitting on ten of these fully restored they would have the dancing banana on their post.

I'm seriously considering buying one and doing a similar restoration.

 

[SmitterDave]

I'm seriously considering buying one and doing a similar restoration.

Here is one I restored a couple years back, now resides in Pennsylvania.

 

[63pontiacgp]

I bought a restored one quite a few years back for 600. I felt at the time that I'd spent a lot, but I wanted it. No regrets.

Mike

 

[IMF_Pioneer]

Hi Pontiac,

Now that's a great looking PL-570 as it has genuine timber veneer used on it which is reflective of the original plastic wrap garbage that Pioneer used. How they ever used rubbish like that on an upper end model is beyond me I must say.

Whoever did this did a stunning job as it is very time consuming.

 

[IMF_Pioneer]

Just for the record (pardon the pun) and for when the link in the OP's initial post becomes defunct, here's a few of the 12 images taken from the eBay listing so all can see.