Philips 212 Headshell Clamp vs Sled

[meatpants]

Hello, my 212 head-shell uses the clamp meant specifically for the Philips 400 and 401 cartridges. I would really like to install a standard 1/2" cartridge on my head-shell but I don't know if the sled and the clamp are interchangeable in the 212's head-shell? Or were the head-shells different depending on which mounting option you received with your turntable.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Winters]

The two headshell types are interchangeable. Buy a sled and you're good to go.

 

[Balifly]

Hello, my 212 head-shell uses the clamp meant specifically for the Philips 400 and 401 cartridges.

I would really like to install a standard 1/2" cartridge on my head-shell but I don't know if the sled and the clamp are interchangeable in the 212's head-shell?

Or were the head-shells different depending on which mounting option you received with your turntable.

Any help would be appreciated.

You will need this one for the standard 1/2" cartridge:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Philips-212-312-Headshell-/323295632255

 

[mackat]

I'm not familiar with this cartridge or the way that it mounts, but it is possible to purchase a reproduction of the original headshell for not too much:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Best-Audio...s-212-or-312-Turntables-and-More/332284349448

 

[meatpants]

Thanks everyone!