Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Vacuum Record Cleaner

Up for sale is my Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine. It is the 120 Volt 60 Hz version. I bought it in 1992 and it still works perfectly as it really hasn't had that much use. Some of those years with a job and 4 kids I was lucky to listen to my rig more than a few times a year.

The reason for sale is that my kids have all moved out and I get to listen to my system at least a few times a week and just bought a KL Audio ultrasonic cleaning machine. Yes, it does work better, but it costs $4000. The Nitty Gritty is selling for $179 and works great in cleaning all of the gunk, schmutz, dirt, smoke, fingerprints, mold releases, and who knows what else from the grooves of your favorite records. I no longer need it and it is looking for a good new home and its usual tender care.

I believe the new versions of this machine cost in the $400-$500 range.

I still have a small bottle of the original cleaner, which will ship, but in recent years used an enzymatic cleaning system that is nearly gone. I can recommend some cleaning fluids if you don't already know of them. I also recently replaced the velvet lips for the vacuum slot and there are two spares along with the centering tool for applying the velvet.

I also found the original owner's manual but not sure about the original box. In any case, it will be professionally packed and shipped anywhere in the US.

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Thank you for looking.