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We have developed and sourced a range of spares and replacement parts for the wonderful Weltron

12/09/2026

BSR turntable/platter replacement trim

2 sizes/styles
type 1 - large $44
type 2 - medium-fat $38

A replacement for the aluminium platter trim found on many late 1960s and 1970s BSR record players

Many BSRs have the aluminium platter trim scratched/dented/pitted/buckled etc. These are impossible to fix and pure brushed aluminium rings are extremely difficult and expensive to make and/or source

We've come up with a cost-effective replacement. The new rings are very thin acrylic plastic, coated on one side with a highly reflective enamel that provides a good visual match to the originals, (note: without the brushed effect)

Interestingly the reason why the original trims buckle and can never be glued flat again is because after 50 years the rubber mat has shrunk by a tiny amount and it is this shrinkage that forces the aluminium trim out of the platter mat recess. Our replacements are imperceptibly smaller than the originals and so they fit all but the most sun damaged and shrunken original BSR mats

Dimensions:

type 1 = 213mm diameter, 30mm wide, suitable for the large 11" platter BSRs used in the high-end radiograms/consoles and Weltrons

type 2 = 137mm diameter, 18.5mm wide suitable for the 10" platter models

09/08/2026

First part of this heirloom Weltron 2007 restoration - deck restored, LED lights and a new lid and hinge installed - is complete and bleaching will have to wait until summer! Looking right at home at Rewind 321 on Elizabeth Street, North Hobart

12/05/2026

This Weltron 2007 came to us for restoration and Bluetooth installation - incredibly it was left behind in the basement of a house (thankfully covered in a blanket!) after the house was sold 🫪 Complete with speakers and stand it also has the microphone, antenna and the original paperwork including the assembly diagram for the stand which we've never seen before. Internally it was in really great condition and is the best sounding Weltron we've ever worked on so it's new owner is truly a lucky guy

22/04/2026

After 5 years of Weltron hinge production and over 300 sold we've just released a version 2 of the re-engineered Weltron hinge! Version 2 includes a number of updates/enhancements such as a new plastic material, new manufacturing method, hidden metal strengtheners, extra curves and slopes plus a series of minor adjustments based on feedback from users who had slightly non-standard Weltron top covers.

The new hinge has gone through our rigorous testing regime which includes 1000 open and close actions whilst it is installed in a real Weltron and passed with no issue.

The new hinge is only available from us via Facebook or eBay and please note we no longer have a US distributor for our Weltron spares so if you need anything contact us directly and beware of imitations!

03/02/2026

We have the perfect replacement telescopic antenna to fit the Weltron 2001 Spaceball. Very few original antennas ever survived as they were so easily bent and snapped. Now we have developed an almost perfect bolt-on replacement. It's dimensions are almost exactly that of the original (max length from body is 510mm, the original was 550mm) and it has the all important internal tube stem (so it can be fully retracted) but also retains the ability to be extended and angled in all directions. Simply unscrew what's left of the old antenna and bracket and replace with our new antenna and bracket. Connect the internal antenna wire(s) and it's done, a 5 minute job

We provide 2 different antenna styles: the STANDARD antenna has a default factory finish tip and the DELUXE version has a square tip very similar to the original.

Now we have been able to source from a new supplier providing the same high quality but at a better price so we're passing these savings on to Weltron owners.

Weltron 2001 Spaceball antenna/aerial replacement Deluxe $55 (save $3) or Standard $35 (save $3)

Weltron 2001 Spaceball antenna/aerial replacement Budget $25 (save $3)

We have a wide variety of kits and accessories for your Weltron - please contact us at [email protected] or DM to order. US contact us for prices.

19/11/2025

We've just commissioned a full cassette player button set for the Weltron 2007. The buttons are cast aluminium with the correct text and font and shape and with an inner section made of plastic so it fits and grips the fixing tabs on the Weltron. We're very happy with the results!

Available for A$30-35 each (depending on size) or A$80 for the set of 3. And yes we're trialing postage to the US again but tariffs means US customers unfortunately will have to pay an extra 12%

14/10/2025

A very limited number of reproduction lids (Chromium lids made in the USA) for the Weltron 2005/2007 have just landed so if you are in Australia and would like to order a lid please contact us ASAP. If you were on the waitlist for a lid we'll contact you directly.

Don't forget that everything we sell (compatible hinges/Bluetooth/LED kits etc) can ship with a lid saving you postage

DM or email [email protected] to order

14/09/2025

Just leaving the workshop... a yellow 2007 needing a fair bit of work but it's been totally worth it. The best sounding 2007 I've ever heard, and that's just through its internal speakers. We supplied and fitted an LED light kit, Bluetooth kit, cassette refurb kit, BSR refurb kit and deck service complete with our glow-in-the-dark short spindle. Customer was lucky enough to have bought a new lid years ago so we fitted that with one of our low-stress hinges. It's all looking great, and we'll be sorry to see it leave the lounge room!

16/05/2025

We have developed an extendable rod antenna that is an excellent replacement for the original rod antenna fitted to the 1970s JVC Videosphere TV

The original antennas are very often damaged beyond repair but now there is a solution to restore your Videosphere back to almost the factory look (note: the new antenna is 52cm long, whereas the original is longer at 67cm)

Like the original the new antenna not only extends but can also be angled at any angle, it also includes a fitted replica of the original white antenna tip

A$90 directly from us or A$100 via ebay

eBay listing for full details of what's inside the box!

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/146587282644

13/04/2025

Original speaker driver for Weltron 2003 spherical speakers, often paired with Weltron 2001 8-track/radio and the other Spaceball series (see photos).

These are originals and are therefore perfectly matched with the Weltron output stage unlike modern replacements that require driving a lot harder than the Weltron amp can really provide

Item is used but in excellent condition, no rips nor thin spots nor insect damage and they are fully tested

specs:
impedance - 8 ohm
power - 5w
type - paper cone and steel
year - 1971-75 approx
part number - 160-69 or 160F74
country of origin - Japan

$45 each plus postage directly from us
Or from eBay https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/146513969972

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