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Olympia SG1

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Olympia SG1 / SG3

1949–79 · West Germany · Standard · 15 kg

Desk anchor

The keystroke

Effortfirm

Smoothnesssmooth

Snapsoft

Precisiontight

Landingcushioned

Volumehushed

What people say

has owned and re-owned the SG1; calls it among the finest standards ever built

— Joe Van Cleave

the SG1 is part of his personal collection

— Tom Hanks

Used by

Tom Hanks documented favorite; SG1 in personal collection (ongoing)

See & hear it for yourself

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Manuals & repair

ManualRichard Polt Repair bibleTed Munk

All sources

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Where to find one

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Olympia
Origin: West Germany
Years: 1949–1979
Form: Standard
Mass: 15 kg
Shift: basket

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