Garrard 301 Compact Dual Tonearm Plinth in Wenge by Woodsong Audio

From the sweeping grain of this amazing Wenge, to the years of development in the core design, to the total integration of all aspects of this plinth, this piece is a true work of art.

This particular plinth is finished in Wenge, a very hard, and beautiful wood which is sourced from Africa. When properly finished, it is one of my favorite woods, aesthetically. It is extremely difficult to photograph well, and really show the level of finish, and true beauty of the finished piece. The dark grain of Wenge, in the signature Woodsong Audio, highly polished oil finish, is literally as smooth as window glass. In some cases not quite as, but in some cases, smoother than glass, depending on the exact piece of wood. It is 'otherworldly'..... extremely beautiful.

This listing is for the plinth and Stillpoints Ultra 5 footers only. The 301 motor unit, tonearms, and cartridges are not included. Track Audio Isolation devices are available as an option to the Stillpoints Ultra 5 footers at a substantial savings.

Included in the price of this listing are, the plinth, 4 polished stainless slot head screws which match the original hardware supplied with the 301, 2 armboards cut to your tonearm choice, a wiring harness and installation kit, and 4 Stillpoints Ultra 5 footers.

The core is made from void free Baltic Birch ply, Panzerholz, and man made slate. It is a proven recipe that Woodsong Audio has developed over the past 10 years, truly exceptional.

The Wenge came from a board that, when I saw the sweep in the grain, it was immediately obvious that it was perfect for this plinth design. There are a few sets remaining of this beautiful grain pattern. I love the sweep, down from the sides, balanced, into a swoop that meets in the center of the front of the plinth. Notice how the grain of the top of the plinth blends right in to the grain of the front. This was sliced to about 2mm thick, surfaced to about 1.5mm in the Woodsong shop, and hand bent on a bending iron, the same tool used for bending custom guitar sides.

The finish is polished to perfection, truly amazing, and in a way that polished clear coats just cannot match.

If you are looking for the highest quality plinth available, period, look closely at the details... You have arrived...

The plinth in the photos is for representation only, as your plinth will be built on order. The grain of the sides will be an exact match.

Installation is straightforward, and Woodsong Audio can work with your specific needs as far as tonearm mountings, or, really anything... Just ask.

Please contact me for details.

Thank you.

Chris Harban