Grace G-707 headshell

[Gram]

The headshell of my Grace was accidentaly broken Do you think it can be satisfactorily glued up..? Any further suggestions..? Thanks..

 

[fdegrove]

Hi,

A lot will depend on where and how it was broken.

You could try super-glue or something similar.

If it's metal maybe a dedicated metal glue will make for a better bond.

Just be careful not to put too much glue on it ot it will never sound the same again...

Cheers,

 

[Brett]

How was it damaged? If it was struck or twisted hard enough that the plastic headshell was broken, I'd also be concerned for the state of the bearings and/or the straightness of the armtube. A 707 is a good arm, but it's not exactly built like a tank.

 

[Gram]

Thanks for the replies. Something heavy was dropped on the headshell and snapped it where it meets the armtube, which appears straight. I guess a new headshell would be the answer, but I dont like my chances of finding one of those. I think glueing it, even if it appears successful, will probably have some adverse effect on the sound..

 

[fdegrove]

Hi,

I think glueing it, even if it appears successful, will probably have some adverse effect on the sound..

What do you expect?

See it as a temporary solution if you like....I got two arms, two legs but not two tonearms..I know, it's a very poor joke...

If it's a clean cut, as you suggest, use glue and save up for the next tonearm.

Cheers,

 

[DSummer]

Hadcock headshell

About 15 years ago, my friend change it to Hadcock headshell with huge sound improvements (a little modification is needed)

 

[fdegrove]

Hi,

About 15 years ago, my friend change it to Hadcock headshell with huge sound improvements (a little modification is needed)

As far as tonearms go; Hadcocks are natural accidents, Graces are accidents waiting to happen....

Either way, you'd probably want a uni-pivot, just not one of those...

Cheers,

 

[DSummer]

The Hadcock shell can be ordered from manufacturer, but not sure the price... After modification, Grace 707 will give you a surprise!

 

[ktigerb]

Grace 707 Headshell

Greetings

I believe Dave (Planet10) has some expertise in Grace arm headshell replacements and "upgrades".! How about it Dave
I been planning a similar operation with a sturdier headshell but it will change the effective length somewhat , which is no big deal just have to measure and find correct Baerwald info for new pivot position.

regards
keith birss

 

[Gram]

Grace headshell

Thanks for your suggestions..I'll let you know how I got on..

 

[chefboes]

Hi at diyAudio,
Ive got the same problem as GRAM - the headshell of my 707 got broken too. I think bearings and armtube are still allright, therefor repairing it should be worthwhile.
How can I contact dave (Planet 10 ???) to get more infos on changing the headshell (maybe a hadcock)??

Can anyone help??
Regards from Frankfurt, Germany

 

[fantasia]

Grace 707 headshell

Well, i had a Grace 707 some years ago!!!! i think i gave it away?? i think my friend might still have it??

Anyway i had the same problem with the headshell i used 5minute epoxy worked fine i'm sure with a metal headshell, it would be better.

A most underated tonearm, i ran it with a Grace F8 cartridge re-tipped with a Garrott micro scanner, tracked a record like a leach sounded very lush like a moving coil ( i'm sure i've upset someone now!!!!) well i later had an ENTRE Moving Coil retipped with a micro scanner and it sounded as good as that!!!!

 

[Butch1970]

Grace 707 headshell

Looks like I'm resurrecting an old thread here.....

Is the headshell on the Grace 707 replaceable? I have seen Grace headshells on eBay, but I'm not sure if they're for the 707.

 

[bulgin]

Hi Gram

Does it look anything like this? The arm here is a Grace G-727 Gyro Master. Mine isn't broken but I'd sure like another couple of them.

bulgin

 

[harwoodspark]

I have a Hadcock headshell on my Grace. A great improvement.




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