Any one using Dampening fluid on there Schroeder?


I have the mdl 2 schroder & would like to add some dampening fluid to the string, problem is I have no idea
which fluid to try should it be a thin fluid? medium? thick? xtra thick? I noticed Turntable basics sells some
but silicone fluid for cueing mechanisms, will this type work sufficiently?
I am currently using the music maker3 with the aluminum
mounting plate, AND the cartridgeman isolator.
socoaste

Showing 2 responses by thom_at_galibier_design

What problem are you trying to solve? It sounds as if you're trying to solve some sort of edginess that you're hearing.

* Is your alignment perfect (as in arc-protractor perfect)?

* Is your counterweight lock screw fairly tight? This is one screw that should be fairly cinched down for solid bass.

* Have you played with loading if you're running an MC?

* Of course, have you played with magnetic damping? I won't say all, but just about all Schroeders I've played with (only 2 Model-2's in this mix) have worked with the magnets spaced between one and one and a half business cards space.

Let me ask you one more question: how will you remove the fluid if you don't like it?

Cheers,
Thom
Ah ... I missed the reference to the Musicman. Never mind about loading.

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier