Stylus stuck in groove.


Has anyone developed a stratagem on how to deal with the stylus stuck in groove problem? I’ve tried to get rid of the shmutz using an ultrasonic record cleaner. It seldom works. I’ve also tried the toothpick or fingernail solution but I’m afraid of damaging the record.
I’d love to know how it gets deposited on an otherwise pristine sounding record in the first place.
How does it get there??

rvpiano

Showing 1 response by elliottbnewcombjr

I have successfully used small alcohol wipes while the LP is on the platter, then a wipe with an eyeglass cloth: but some like you describe are stubborn.

Stop being a Sissy, scrub the bejesus out of it manually. (baby scalp brush).

 

My mix: start with ’record cleaner’ liquid; strengthen it with alcohol; slime it with a few drops JetDry dishwasher spotless stuff; the spinner is made for cleaning, but I use it only for rinse with distilled water, then a light touch of cloth to remove excess water, then into the rack to dry.

I keep the paper label dry using a lid from a soup container.