Pioneer PL-630 counterweight compatibility

[kchubb]

Hi folks, I'm restoring a PL-630 that is missing the headshell and counterweight. I have another pioneer headshell that works and am patiently watching for an original but I'm missing the counter weight, I haven't had much luck on the auction site and need something to test with, so I'm thinking maybe I can fit a PL-570 or similar counterweight? Do any of you pioneer gurus have info on compatibility? Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[spark1]

PL-610. Don't know about others.

 

[mkane]

Let me take a look

 

[mkane]

It's imperfect but it is for a PL630.

 

[kchubb]

That's the one!

 

[kchubb]

In my search I found out the pl-570 sub weight has the same part number as the pl-630 sub weight. It threads into the back of the tone arm tube I believe. So I think pl-570 may work as well, although I don't know the weight/size difference between the two counterweights. Are a different shape.