How to Change a DJ Phono Cartridge : Changing a Phono Cartridge: Replacing Stylus

Keep extra styluses when doing dj gig in case one wears out. Learn how to replace the stylus of a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Expert: Justin Cohen
Bio: Justin Cohen is a disc jockey from Northampton, Mass. He has DJed regularly at public and private functions since 2004, and held a weekly radio show on Valley Free Radio WXOJ from 2005-2007.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• disc jockey
• DJ
• DJing
• turntable
• record player

[jacobsanchez24]

press 9 for deep dramatic breath and twisting

[fishtankbank]

i just picked up a vintage 45 record player at a good will I dont know anything about them. It didnt come with a cartridge. Do diferent players yours diferent parts or are they universal?

[LittIeCarl]

me and 3,737 other people noticed...

[adieable1]

not exactly the sharpest tool in the box is he

[dpsinoh]

Why would you buy a new cartridge with stylus if you're just going to take the new stylus off and put it on the old cartridge? It would be much cheaper just to buy a stylus rather than a cartridge.

[MrDJKaaz]

yall need 2 stfu becuz obviously it aint all dhat serious canging one if its just that fast especially if u doin a show

[rdd89]

yeah thanks for wasting my time, plz stay to technical part.. its cool you want to help but no one is intrested in you

[sren74]

that went a little fast - i could barely see what youre doing

[miksnbeats]

Mate you need a sequence of videos ie. 1 of 5 etc, how are people meant to know what video comes first?........

[draztikshadow]

is there a specific type of needle for a diff turntable??