SME 3009 tonearm - help needed please

[Jaydennn96]

Hi, 

Im after some help/guidance from a vintage HiFi expert please - Being completely honest, I have ended up with what I believe is a tonearm (SME 3009) - im unsure if it works because - long story short - I purchased a load of telescope gear from someone who was clearing out their late step-dads house. He insisted I take this tonearm (neither of us had no idea what it was) and he said if its not for the telescope "it may be worth some money, you never know - so just take it as i need this garage clear"

Ive had a look online and im just not sure if ive listed it correctly, as im not sure if its a series 1, 2 or anything else. Would someone please be able to help me identify what version it is? It dosent have any of the counterweights with it, so I cant tell unfortunately. 

 

Since its a forum I dont think im allowed to post the link to the auction so ill upload the photos separately. 

Many Thanks in advance, 

Jayden

 

 

[VanArn]

Because it is fitted with the side thrust rod attachment it is the SME 3009 Series 2 version.

[Jaydennn96]

 

26 minutes ago, VanArn said:

Because it is fitted with the side thrust rod attachment it is the SME 3009 Series 2 version.

Thanks so much for this, it’s much appreciated:-) do you know if it’s the “improved” or the “non improved” version just by looking? 
 

many thanks,  

Jay

[aussievintage]

There are a few bits missing, like the counterweight and lateral balance.

[VanArn]

 Despite the missing parts, given the longer counterweight arm extension it is the non-improved version.

Edited August 1, 2024 by VanArn

[Jaydennn96]

Thanks both!  this is really helpful to me. I’ll revise my auction listing now to make it more accurate. 
 

thanks, 

 

jayden