electric guitar-shaped turntable spins vinyl records on frosted platter and wooden base

"The main body of the turntable uses high-density wood fiber, following the outline of an electric guitar. The long neck-like extension holds the tonearm, while the wider body, extended compared to the traditional turntable designs, supports the platter and motor system."

"The motor doesn't directly touch the main body. Instead, Clearaudio uses IMS light motor suspension for the electric guitar-shaped turntable to hold the motor with O-rings. The rings act as a soft link between motor and chassis, reducing the transfer of vibration."

"The drive system of Clearaudio's electric guitar-shaped turntable uses Tacho Speed Control. If belt tension or temperature changes, the player's system reacts and resets its speed each time it starts to keep the rotation at 33 ⅓ or 45 RPM."

Clearaudio designed a distinctive turntable shaped like an electric guitar to pay tribute to jazz musician Al Di Meola. The device uses high-density wood fiber for its main body, following guitar contours with a neck-like extension holding the tonearm and a wider body supporting the platter and motor. A machined steel bottom plate houses the complete system with height-adjustable feet for stability. The frosted synthetic platter features an aluminum sub-platter and rotates via flat belt connected to a 12V DC motor. IMS light motor suspension with O-rings isolates vibration. Tacho Speed Control maintains precise 33⅓ or 45 RPM rotation despite belt tension or temperature changes. A polished steel spindle with sintered bronze bushing and teflon thrust-pad ensures smooth rotation. The volume knob functions as the system controller, starting the turntable and switching between speeds.

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