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VPI Headshell weight question

So based on a recommendation from Harry (VPI), I purchased the 3g headshell weight for my Scoutmaster/Shelter 501MKII. It didn’t come with any instructions and it’s not obvious how to install it. Does it go between the headshell & cartridge or attach to the top of the headshell?

Also: I assume I re-adjust VTF so that it’s still within recommended range (i.e. Shelter manual) or is the whole point that I need to go over by 3 grams?

Thanks…
madfloyd
ckturtle
17 posts
 
I'm also in the process of adding a 3 gram headshell weight to a JMW 9 arm.

I found that by placing the weight between the cartridge and the headshell had caused the rear of the arm to be far too high (after VTF adjustments) to the point where the stylus lift bar, adjusted to its highest setting, will not even be high enough to lift the arm off the record.

I'll have to go back and place the weight back onto the headshell.
madfloyd OP
411 posts
 
That's strange. The weight is very thin - While I had to adjust VTF & VTA, it didn't make that type of difference.
judsauce
148 posts
 
I too had to add a headshell wieght to my JMW 9 on my Scoutmaster. I installed it on top of the headshell. Although it doesn't look the greatest, it didn't require that I screw around with tone arm height. I did have to re-check alignment, azimyth, and VTA (I have mine set at the high end of what VPI recommends). All turned out successful for me. I hope it does for you too.

Good luck!
ckturtle
17 posts
 
Yeah, I thought it was strange too. I went back and redid everything. The weight is now under the headshell and the stylus lift bar is working fine.
hukkfinn
28 posts
 
"I adjusted Azimuth and even lowered the arm height (looked like it was a tad higher at the pivot)."

Wouldn't you need to RAISE the tonearm at the rear after installing this weight? I am picturing a block of metal placed between my headshell and my cartridge. This would raise the tonearm at the stylus end. So, it would be lower at the pivot. No?
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