This Beogram 4000, recently acquired in Germany, is about to undergo a complete restoration before being sent to its new home in the UK. A preliminary assessment reveals the aluminum surfaces to be in quite good condition.

The teak plinth is similarly well-preserved, with notably sharp corners.

While the original arm cover shows significant dirt accumulation, thorough cleaning is likely to improve its appearance. Sourcing a replacement would be challenging due to the unique labeling on this model – “tracking weight adjusting” instead of the “tracking force adjustment” found on the 4002.

Internally, the Beogram appears to be all original, with no evidence of prior tampering or repairs.

Initial powering-up confirmed a functional strobe light.

However, the position indicator is broken

and will require sourcing from another 4000, as 3D printing of transparent materials remains challenging. A potential future solution could involve a laser-cut red tinted plexiglass replacement. Furthermore, the OFF button appears to be ineffective currently, and the tracking sensor is malfunctioning. These are considered typical issues that are usually repairable.

The pulley design, lacking the crowned shape found in later 4000 models,

along with the low serial number in the 60,000s, suggests that this is an early production unit.

In conclusion, this Beogram 4000 presents as an excellent candidate for a complete restoration, with the potential to return it to its former glory.