Do you have the Reed 3P manual? If not - download here -
Bedienungsanleitung-Tonarm-Reed-3P.pdf (bohne-audio.com) and follow directions accordingly.
When you say the turntable can handle a 12" tonearm - does it have an adjustable armboard - each tonearm has a specific mounting pattern.
For the tonearm to fit, the pivot to spindle distance must be set to a distance of 295.6mm (roundup to 296mm). Refer to the above manual to determine the pivot point - Figure 5 Item 1. Make sure you have all adjustments initially set as specified in the manual - including Anti-Skate; too little of which may cause the tonearm to fly to the spindle.
When you say the turntable can handle a 12" tonearm - does it have an adjustable armboard - each tonearm has a specific mounting pattern.
For the tonearm to fit, the pivot to spindle distance must be set to a distance of 295.6mm (roundup to 296mm). Refer to the above manual to determine the pivot point - Figure 5 Item 1. Make sure you have all adjustments initially set as specified in the manual - including Anti-Skate; too little of which may cause the tonearm to fly to the spindle.