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Grounding my Silvertone

I rescued a Sears Silvertone stereo console phonograph model 1270 from the dump.  With a new needle, it is playing very well.  After listing for about an hour, I felt current on my finger tips when touching the player in various places.  The base also felt hot.   

Any suggestions for how to make this record player safe?  

Thank you!

silvertonegirl
silvertonegirl OP
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And to Tim  - Noble100...

Thank you so much for your follow up!  That was really nice of you.  I'm completely knew to the forum so was jarring at first!!  But the group is great and I think we'll figure this one out!
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silvertonegirl OP
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I will absolutely try that ... it's all going down hill quickly.. seems every time I try one thing, something else sticks or gets stuck!  but this is great info for tonight's exploration.
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silvertonegirl OP
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Yup - I think my answer to that was going to ALDI (my favorite grocery market) and buying a $49 record player that sounds just as good... so that as I become more and more frustrated, I know I have a back up plan!  It will become a great cabinet if I can't get it to work.  I'm just being romantic about it right now!
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