Duct Tape on the cover... that is a new one ;D I bought one of these brand new back in 76-77. Still have it :) I got mine with an Audio Technica AT212EX cartridge (elliptical). I forget how much it was, but it was a big purchase for me back then. This video will be handy when I do some servicing on mine. Thank you!
I had a Realistic Lab-500 recently that I was able to rectify a speed irregularity issue on by using a small syringe to drop some DeOxit on the crack around the adjustment disc of the variable resistors. It will seep into the “pot”.