Custom-Made Snake Wood Headshell "Stradivarius" for Tonearms with SME Connector Type

Custom-Made Snake Wood Headshell "Stradivarius" for Tonearms with SME Connector Type

Experience tonal refinement and artisanal craftsmanship with the Stradivarius headshell — precision-machined from premium Snakewood, one of the densest and most acoustically resonant hardwoods on Earth. Designed for tonearms with SME-style bayonet connectors, this custom-made headshell brings exceptional sonic character and luxurious aesthetics to your analog system.

🎵 Sound Signature

Snakewood is renowned for its unique combination of high density, stiffness, and internal damping. The result:

• Rich midrange with vibrant harmonic complexity

• Deep, authoritative bass with excellent grip

• Silky, refined highs without harshness

• Enhanced focus and microdynamics, ideal for vocal and acoustic recordings

Its sonic character is often compared to the resonance qualities of aged tonewoods used in string instruments — hence its name: Stradivarius.

🛠️ Technical Features

• Material: Solid Snakewood

• Connector: SME-type bayonet mount

• Weight: Approx. 9g (ideal for medium and low compliance cartridges)

• Finish: Natural oil & wax for resonance transparency

• Hardware:  24k gold-plated pins

• Optional: Cartridge mounting screws and leads (upon request)

⚙️ Compatibility

Fits all tonearms using the standard SME/Ortofon bayonet connection:
Acoustic Signature, Jelco, SME, Ortofon, Audio-Technica (select models), and many more.

✨ Why Choose Snakewood?

• Extremely rare and exotic, with natural flame-like figuring

• Tonally similar to Pernambuco and Cocobolo, but denser

• Each piece is hand-selected and crafted in limited quantities

• Offers unmatched musicality and visual elegance

Elevate your analog front-end with the Stradivarius — where sonic performance meets old-world lutherie tradition.