Yamamoto Sound Craft HS-3 Tsuge Head Shell

HS-3 is a new head shell using a rare and excellent material. Tsuge wood is a very good quality wood used for comb and seal in ancient times. The specific gravity is about 0.75, a little heavier than the sakura wood, but the grain is very fine, homogeneous and the grain is fine enough to be invisible to the naked eye. The strength of the tree is high enough to be used for shamisen bachi. The finished weight is 8.2g and lightweight. Generally, the lighter the weight of the tone arm, including the cartridge and head shell, the higher the motion sensitivity. In the case of HS-3, it is recommended to use it as a light vibration system by taking advantage of its lightness.
Also, when the weight balance is difficult, the company's weight adjustment washerWA-1The weight balance can be adjusted more easily by using.
The slightly yellowish appearance is unique. The finger is made of gold-plated brass. Since the wood itself does not produce a unique resonant sound, there is hardly any finger sounding that is problematic in a metal shell.

Material	Body: Yellow Yang (Tsuge) Material (Clear, Eco-paint finish) Finger part: Brass (Non-magnetic gold plated finish)
Dimensions	18(W)x 50(L)x 18(H)
Weight	8.2g
Shell Reed	Standard Type
Accessories	Standard type 4-color shell lead attached brass gold plated mounting screws 3 types included

Clear sound with depth by tsuge material. Sharp and muddy. Female vocals are also notable.
The sound density is high and clear. It is crispy and gentle without feeling of confusion. The music of piano, violin solo, or small arrangement of live instruments is so humiliating that there is no more.
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