Building a Horseshoe Magnetic Mono Cutter Head (pics)

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Building a Horseshoe Magnetic Mono Cutter Head (pics)

Post: # 25035Unread post RecordLabelTroll
Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:04 pm

Hey,

I'm not currently making one but for those of you who want to check this out!

http://philcoradio.com/phorum//showthread.php?tid=1017

Its a Horseshoe Magnetic Cartridge but I feel it'll also work in reverse to cut
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Re: Building a Horseshoe Magnetic Mono Cutter Head (pics)

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Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:01 pm

You can also probably use the info and research to make something more of the modern stereo pro heads, now that you know the basics.
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Re: Building a Horseshoe Magnetic Mono Cutter Head (pics)

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Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:29 pm

i bet if the coil and spring are strong enough you could cut with this pick up, has a VERY similar design to old presto and RCA heads...
generally its for reproduction.. but i like to play wif it sometimes.. :P
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Re: Building a Horseshoe Magnetic Mono Cutter Head (pics)

Post: # 25051Unread post dubcutter89
Mon Apr 29, 2013 3:28 am

Yes, those old pickups can be used for recording. I have a book that suggests using a pick up if your budget is tight...
Principle is the same, but there some differences to real cutters. Stiffer springs, stronger coils...
But might be good for some lofi stuff.
Wanted: ANYTHING ORTOFON related to cutting...thx
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