Vinyl Repair?
Last night my wife was putting on our near mint condition original Tusk pressing and proceeded to drop it. In the process of catching it, she put a pretty good gouge into the first 2 songs, resulting in healthy pops I'd like to eliminate if possible. I’ve checked out a couple of YouTube vids on how to fix, but figured I’d trust people here to truly know. Seems like my options are 1) Put weight on needle and hope that somehow regrooves it (also seems like no one here is going to advocate for using your stylus in this manner) 2) the toothpick trick which seems to get good reviews and 3) some sort of 1500 grit sandpaper which seems insane.
Any advice pre divorce?
I feel your pain. I once dropped a newly acquired 1st pressing, NM Blind Faith album and went to clean it and it slipped from my hands and down a wire metal shelving unit which took its rating from NM to G- or F in less that a second. It made for a good skeet shoot though. So I did have some fun with it.😡😀 BTW, IME, if the toothpick doesn't work then its pretty much final. I tried a straight pin on it and it made it worse, if anything. So i stick to the toothpick. Removes particles very good. |
If you want to experiment (after purchasing your new copy), buy the cheapest low compliance cartridge, with a diamond stylus, and install in your arm. Next, warm up the spinning vinyl with a hair dryer (on low). When warm, put the stylus as close to the damage as possible and play 'till it exits the damage area. Repeat until sounding better. GL |
+ 1 rodman99999 I call it "the appointed flipper", no drinking or toking while record flipping is going on. The alternative is to have a playlist with a "Party" lockout. Flip the switch and it plays until you turn it off, but no monkey business, it’s locked. Hard drives or memory sticks are great for that. An electric fence for the TT is a better idea, that will get her moving and sober up a bit.. LOL Terms like Fumble-belina have to be used.. :-) If she thinks you're being mean, start using a score board.. That works.. |
@dweller Never heard of that method before...sounds interesting. |
