Is it a straightforward model, or does it also have pitch control ?

It does have pitch control, as well as a few anti-skip features and some other stuff that I'm not sure how to use or what it does. It's actually quite a good player, and the sound quality is excellent.

It really was a great deal. I mean, I had to spend another $30 to get the cartridge and needle, but it was well worth it. When I get back home next weekend, if nobody minds, I'll post to this thread on the model #.

[Barbra Streisand mode]Meeeeeemories.....[/Barbra Streisand mode]

Haha, no kidding. I picked up Quiet Riot's "Metal Health" for a buck, and that's from an era I have no clear memories of!