Custom-Made Walnut Wood Body for SHURE V15 Type III Cartridge
Custom-Made Walnut Wood Body for SHURE V15 Type III Cartridge
Custom-Made Walnut Wood Body for SHURE V15 Type III Cartridge
A walnut wood body for the Shure V15 cartridge typically delivers a balanced and natural sound that emphasizes musicality and tonal realism without overly coloring the signal. Walnut sits between soft woods like pear and hard exotic woods like ebony or bubinga in terms of density and acoustic behavior.
🔊 Sound Characteristics of Walnut Body for Shure V15:
| Aspect | Expected Change (vs. plastic body) |
|---|---|
| Tonal Balance | Neutral to slightly warm |
| Midrange | Smooth, organic, and well-integrated |
| High Frequencies | Controlled and slightly rounded |
| bass | Solid and musical, with natural decay |
| Soundstage | Open, cohesive, not artificially wide |
| Resonance Control | Moderate to good — improved over plastic |
🎧 Subjective Listening Impressions:
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Warm but not soft – Walnut enhances tonal richness and musicality without making the sound dull.
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Smooth transitions between frequencies – no harsh edges.
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Refined top-end – slight attenuation of aggressive highs.
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Pleasant bass presence – not the deepest or punchiest, but well-shaped and harmoniously pleasing.
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The overall feel is relaxed, inviting , and suitable for long listening sessions.
Walnut vs. Other Woods:
| Property | Walnut | Pearwood | Bubinga | Karelian Birch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | medium | medium | Very high | Medium-low |
| Tone | Balanced and neutral | Warm and organic | Bold and dynamic | Light and expressive |
| Midrange | Smooth and musical | Full and sweet | Forward and punchy | Airy and nuanced |
| Highs | Rolled off slightly | Soft and mellow | Sharp and defined | Subtle sparkle |
| bass | Natural, round | Gentle | Deep and fast | Light, tuneful |
| Damping | Moderate | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Best for | All-rounders, vocals, jazz | Classical, vocals | Rock, electronic, modern jazz | Acoustic, folk, chamber music |
✅ Best Use Case:
Choose a walnut wood body if:
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You want a musically engaging , non-fatiguing , and honest sound.
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You listen to a wide range of genres (jazz, blues, vocal, classic rock).
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You want a handsome, understated cartridge body with traditional tonewood appeal.
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You're looking for a good balance between richness and clarity .
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