Zenith Cobramatic Tonearm Adjustment

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Zenith Cobramatic Tonearm Adjustment

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I love my 3 speed Cobramatic phono but how do I remove the tonearm from the base? I want to replace the cartridge and adjust the tonearm movement but the tiny Cobramatic tonearm is made for people with little fingers Help!!!

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Re: Zenith Cobramatic Tonearm Adjustment

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bobkolba wrote: Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:34 pm I love my 3 speed Cobramatic phono but how do I remove the tonearm from the base? I want to replace the cartridge and adjust the tonearm movement but the tiny Cobramatic tonearm is made for people with little fingers Help!!!
If it's one of the models listed here you can download the service info:
http://www.nostalgiaair.org/Resources/458/T0000458.htm
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To remove a cobra cartridge, just pull it straight down- it's held in a small plastic socket. There are no screws holding it in.

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bobkolba wrote: Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:34 pm I love my 3 speed Cobramatic phono but how do I remove the tonearm from the base? I want to replace the cartridge and adjust the tonearm movement but the tiny Cobramatic tonearm is made for people with little fingers Help!!!
Interesting that your Cobramatic is 3-speed. In our family, we had a 4-speed turntable (16,33,45,78) with Cobramatic arm in a Zenith cabinet model with AM-FM radio. Matter of fact, it's still extant, but far away from me now as I moved years ago. Our Dad bought it when we were living in Oklahoma City during 1950-53.

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