Garrard AT60 (1960s)

A 4-speed automatic turntable from the 1960s designed to bring Garrard engineering to the consumer market.

Overview

The Garrard AT60 is a consumer turntable from the 1960s, built to make Garrard's engineering accessible to a wider audience. It functions as a 4-speed automatic record changer, playing 33, 45, and 78 RPM records. The model was marketed under variations of the name "Garrard AT-60" and "AT60" across catalogs and listings, confirming its identity as a mass-market turntable of the era.

Specifications

Speeds	33, 45 and 78rpm
Wow and flutter	0.04% DIN
Rumble	-75 dB DIN B Weight
Platter	293mm zinc
Motor	electronically controlled

Design

The AT60 features automatic operation with an automatic tone arm lift and an electronically controlled motor. It uses a simpler drive system compared to Garrard’s professional 301 and 401 models. The mechanism includes a record stabilizer assembly, and

Market

The AT60 has appeared at boot sales for £20 and on eBay for £25, indicating its presence in the secondhand market at accessible prices. Owner reports note issues such as running slow, which can be addressed through cleaning and lubrication, including reconditioning the idle wheel.