Hey Frank,
How much solder is to be used when making a Longhorn?
The one I just made weighs 2.6 gms: U channel weighs 1.0 + 1.6 of solder .8 gms per side solder
Is this in the ballpark, should I go lower or higher?
For now, i just have a tiny glob of elephant snot holding it in place on the cartr face...hasn't budged in over a week. I doubt i'm going to glue this on - unless you see a major improvement by doing so.
I was seriously considering a new cartr before the Longhorn, now my Gold just needs a new stylus.
The tonearm lift lever action is now really smoooooth. the cartridge gently lays on the vinyl & always finds the first groove...no more skating a centimeter until it hits the 1st track. I can't help but think this will improve stylus & suspension wear in the long run.
GD