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Custom-Made Wood Body for Denon DL103 (D, GL, GOLD, R, S, SA, SL, U) Cartridge with the fixing from above without adhesive / made of Exotic Snake Wood

Material: Snake Wood (treated with special custom oil & wax compound)

Scope of delivery:

1x Wood body (without cartridge, without needle or any other accessories)

2x M2 fixing screws (if you need another length, please let me know before dispatch)

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What are the advantages of a wood body?

Resonance and Sound Characteristics: Wood has unique acoustic properties that can contribute to the overall sound profile. It can impart unique tonal qualities: add warmth, depth, and natural resonance to the audio output, potentially enhancing the richness and tonal quality of the music.

Reduced Resonance and Vibrations: Contrary to common belief, wood can dampen certain frequencies and vibrations, reducing unwanted resonances that might affect sound quality. This can contribute to a cleaner and more defined audio output.

Aesthetic Appeal: Wooden bodies can add an elegant and personalized touch to your turntable setup, offering a visually appealing and unique appearance.

Customization: Wood can be shaped and customized more easily than some other materials, allowing for unique designs and customization options that may suit personal preferences or complement a particular turntable setup.

Environmental Considerations: Using wood sourced from sustainable forests or reclaimed materials can be an environmentally friendly choice compared to certain synthetic materials.

It's essential to note that the performance enhancements or subjective audio improvements due to a wood body can vary depending on the specific wood type and individual preferences in sound reproduction. Customization or modifications to accommodate a wooden body might require consultation with a skilled woodworker or specialist experienced in crafting cartridge bodies.

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Snake Wood Body:

Snake wood is highly regarded for its density, beautiful grain patterns, and unique tonal qualities, making it a popular choice in the construction of musical instruments and high-end audio equipment components.

When used in musical instruments or audio equipment like headphone cups, speaker enclosures, instrument bodies, wood bodies for phono-cartridges, tonearm bases or plinths for turntables cocobolo is believed to offer:

Rich and Full Tones: Snake Wood is known for imparting rich, deep, and resonant tones. It can enhance the lower and midrange frequencies, adding warmth and depth to the sound.

Clarity and Definition: Despite its warmth, cocobolo is noted for maintaining clarity and definition in the sound. It doesn't muddle or mask the details in the music, allowing for a clear and articulate audio reproduction.

Sustain and Projection: High-end audio accessories made with cocobolo often exhibit excellent sustain and projection. This characteristic can contribute to a fuller and more resonant sound, especially in stringed instruments like guitars or ukuleles.

Density and Damping: Snake's density helps in damping unwanted vibrations, which can reduce resonance issues and contribute to a cleaner audio output.

The specific impact of snake on sound can vary based on the instrument or audio equipment it's used in, as well as other factors such as construction, design, and personal preferences. Many musicians and audiophiles appreciate cocobolo for its combination of warmth, clarity, and resonance, attributing its use to enhancing the overall sonic qualities of their instruments or equipment.

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Wood colors and grains can be different. The product photos are examples!

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Denon DL103/DL103R Wood Body Modification Tutorial

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