Yamamoto Sound Craft HS-3 Boxwood Headshell

The HS-3 is a new headshell made of boxwood, a rare and excellent material. Boxwood is a very high-quality wood that was used for combs and seals in ancient times. The specific gravity is about 0.75, which is a little heavier than cherry wood, but the grain is very fine and homogeneous, and the grain is so fine that it cannot be seen with the naked eye. The strength of the wood is so high that it is also used to repel shamisen, and it has elasticity. The finished weight is as light as 8.2g. In general, the lighter the weight of the tonearm, including the cartridge and headshell, the more sensitive it is. In the case of HS-3, we recommend that you take advantage of its lightness and use it as a light vibration system.
In addition, when it is difficult to balance the weight, the company's weight adjustment washerWA-1to adjust the weight balance more easily.
The slightly yellowish appearance has a unique dignity. The fingers are made of gold-plated brass. The wood itself does not emit its own resonant sound, so there is almost no finger-squeaking that is a problem with metal shells.

material	Body: Boxwood (clear eco paint finish) Finger hooks: Brass (non-magnetic gold-plated finish)
External dimensions	18(W)x 50(L)x 18(H)
prudence	8.2g
Shell Reed	Standard type
accessory	Standard 4-color shell leads included, 3 types of brass gold-plated mounting screws included

Deep, clear sound made of boxwood. It is sharp and free of turbidity. The female vocals are also noteworthy.
The sound is dense and clear. It is crispy and crisp without any cloudiness. Piano and violin solos, or music with a small ensemble of live instruments, is so addictive that it is the only way to do it.
*Analog Magazine Review