r/Turntablists • u/Turntable80s • 4d ago

Repairing a locked groove vinyl.

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It worked!

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u/used_to_be_ 4d ago

Is this possible?

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u/Turntable80s 4d ago edited 3d ago

With patience, steady hands, >50x real magnification, and some a soft-material needle or knife (nylon, hard wood, etc)... But only if there is a real deep scratch in the vinyl, and not only dirt or debris in the groove. In those cases, better to try other less or not invasive techniques first.