As the subject suggested this is a stupid question from a newbie. I
wonder what is the sticky glue-like stuff in dark color that is near
the counterweight whole where the armtube goes through.

Without being able to look at it, I can only guess, but I think it's
probably some grease or other lubricant that's seeped out and begun to
harden. How old is the tonearm? I would suggest removing the
counterweight and cleaning off both the armtube and counterweight
hole. Then re-lube with some light grease.

Scott Gardner



On 28 Nov 2003 13:47:39 -0800, (S. S.) wrote:

As the subject suggested this is a stupid question from a newbie. I
wonder what is the sticky glue-like stuff in dark color that is near
the counterweight whole where the armtube goes through.

On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 21:50:55 GMT, in rec.audio.opinion you wrote:

Without being able to look at it, I can only guess, but I think it's
probably some grease or other lubricant that's seeped out and begun to
harden. How old is the tonearm? I would suggest removing the
counterweight and cleaning off both the armtube and counterweight
hole. Then re-lube with some light grease.

Scott Gardner



On 28 Nov 2003 13:47:39 -0800, (S. S.) wrote:

As the subject suggested this is a stupid question from a newbie. I
wonder what is the sticky glue-like stuff in dark color that is near
the counterweight whole where the armtube goes through.

There are certain tonearms like the Mayware Formula 5 that have
bearings that have to be lubricated periodically and can show
lubrication migration. That's probably what's going on here. It's not
a common thing, but, there ya go.