Wanted: Townshend Excalibur I arm

Gornoguy · junior member Joined: 03 Dec 2003 Posts: 3

I know this is a rare item, but I am looking for one to install on my Townshend Rock III table. Must be in excellent condition and should include mounting instructions and any other manuals that came with the arm. Note that I am looking for the original Excalibur arm, not the current model. Thank you.

rbwinterlink · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:57 pm Post subject: Excalibur Tone Arm

Good evening,

I have dismantled my Elite Rock Turntable that came with the Excalibur arm already mounted. The motor went bad so I decided to build a DIY turntable. I purchased the turntable in England in 1983. I don't have any mounting instructions because the tone arm and Elite Rock can as a complete unit. I have already sold off the trough which was heavy metal. The guy that purchased it said his Rock 2 trough had broken. It was made of plastic? At any rate let me know if you are interested. Thanks much and have a blessed day.

Bob Very Happy

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Gornoguy · junior member Joined: 03 Dec 2003 Posts: 3

Hello Bob,
Sorry for the delay. I just saw your post. I am interested in your arm. Please describe the condition, both cosmetic and operational, and your asking price. I'm not too worried about the lack of mounting instructions (I think it uses the same pivot to spindle distance as the Rega arms.) I've mounted enough arms in my life to give me some insight into their operation. Thank you.
Bob

rbwinterlink · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:09 am Post subject: Excalibur Tone Arm

November 12, 2009

Gornoguy, good evening to you sir. Not a problem regarding getting to me late. I have another offer but the gentleman has not fully committed. I will sent you photos of the Excalibur if you will send me your email address. My Excalibur arm came mounted on the Crainfield Elite Rock Turntable. This turntable was the first turntable produced for the commercial audio market after the prototype. The great thing about this turntable was that everything was built to last. The worse thing about this turntable was the motor, although it did last for a good while.

I think I had better send you a photo of two of this tone arm so that you can see exactly how it looks. It's in very good condition since I took very good care of my audio system. I will be back in touch Bob.

Bob Williams
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I love the human singing voice especially small and large scale choral groups. It reminds me of how angels must sound.

Gornoguy · junior member Joined: 03 Dec 2003 Posts: 3

Hi Bob,
Thanks for your speedy reply. I appreciate your offer of some pictures. My email address is: robert. johnson@uc.edu

Thanks again,
Bob

rbwinterlink · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:24 am Post subject: Excalibur Tone Arm

November 17, 2009 (8:20pm EST)

Hello Robert,

I tried to send the Excalibur Tone Arm photos to you at the email address you provided, but they were returned several times. I am sure I am doing something wrong. Please send me an email at my business address at:

rbw@power800voicemail.com
or
bob@business800voicemail.com

I will look for your email. That way I can replay to your email and know that I've got everything right. Thanks much sir.

Bob
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African American
Jazz, Some popular, Christian and Classical Music Lover
I love the human singing voice especially small and large scale choral groups. It reminds me of how angels must sound.