Hi RF,
As usual, Albert gives good advice. I can only offer a few follow up details.
You didn't answer his question about soldering experience so in case you
don't have that here are some specific points.
* do NOT have the cartridge tab attached to the cartridge when making the
repair. Slipping it onto a wood toothpick may allow you to hold it in the best
position for the work.
* tonearm wire is very thin so not much heat will be needed to solder it, the
cartridge tab will need a little more; something like a 20-25 watt pencil type
should work. Soldering pencils in low watt range should be inexpensive.
* do not use a soldering gun or higher watt pencil, they will quickly melt away
too much insulation on the wire.
* a bit of bare wire should be exposed at the connection, 1/8" should be
enough.
* a silver content solder is recommended, you can find that at Radio Shack
and most hardware and electronics supply stores.
* if you have no soldering experience, you can find "how to"
videos on line. The most important thing will be to heat the wire and tab,
then touch the solder wire to them. I strongly suggest finding some thin wire
and practicing several connections before attempting your tone arm wire.
Good luck.
As usual, Albert gives good advice. I can only offer a few follow up details.
You didn't answer his question about soldering experience so in case you
don't have that here are some specific points.
* do NOT have the cartridge tab attached to the cartridge when making the
repair. Slipping it onto a wood toothpick may allow you to hold it in the best
position for the work.
* tonearm wire is very thin so not much heat will be needed to solder it, the
cartridge tab will need a little more; something like a 20-25 watt pencil type
should work. Soldering pencils in low watt range should be inexpensive.
* do not use a soldering gun or higher watt pencil, they will quickly melt away
too much insulation on the wire.
* a bit of bare wire should be exposed at the connection, 1/8" should be
enough.
* a silver content solder is recommended, you can find that at Radio Shack
and most hardware and electronics supply stores.
* if you have no soldering experience, you can find "how to"
videos on line. The most important thing will be to heat the wire and tab,
then touch the solder wire to them. I strongly suggest finding some thin wire
and practicing several connections before attempting your tone arm wire.
Good luck.