Technics Counterweights

[DonQuixote99]

I've got an SL-1300 that needs a counterweight (among other things). I know an SL-1200 counterweight would work. My question--what other Technics turntables could also be a doner here? Specifically, would the counterweight from an SL-20 work?

 

[Dr Tinear]

You can get a brand-new SL-1200 counterweight from KAB for $21.50. That's probably less than you'd have to spend to acquire a parts donor turntable.

 

[DonQuixote99]

Yes. But a trade for just the SL-20 counterweight has been proposed to me....

 

[Stanton681EEES]

Yes. But a trade for just the SL-20 counterweight has been proposed to me....

I'm not saying that it will. But from the pictures I saw and the video on Youtube I'd say it's a 50% chance that it will. But one thing you want to consider. The original counter weight is heavier than the 1200 and I'd assume the SL20 as well, now maybe the 1200 would be the same weight as the SL20 or it might be heavier, just thought I'd bring that up. Not saying that the lighter counter weights will be a problem but you might run into a situation where a certain cartridge won't balance do to the different counter weight.