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..
Hi,
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,
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,
Hi,
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,
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,
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
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
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
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
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!!!!
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!!!!
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