Detail 01
18 micrometer tip radius
A relatively broad contact point. It sits deep and holds the groove under backcueing rather than tracing the finest detail.
Product detailSKU #1274115056476
OrtofonQbert Stylus
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement stylus for the Ortofon Qbert cartridge, with an 18-micrometer spherical tip. For turntablists already running that body.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Turntablists replacing a worn needle on a Qbert cartridge
- Scratch practice where the needle takes constant abuse
- Keeping a backup needle for battle and gig nights
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without an Ortofon Qbert cartridge body
- Buyers who need a complete cartridge with body included
- Listeners chasing fine detail rather than groove grip
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Spherical profile
Rounded tip contacts the groove wall evenly in both directions, so it behaves the same scratching backward as forward.
Detail 03
Stylus only
Attaches to a Qbert cartridge body you already own. It cannot play a record on its own.
Detail 04
Qbert fitment
Matched to the Qbert body. Other Ortofon cartridges use their own stylus and will not accept this one.
Detail 05
Built for turntablism
The tip geometry favours staying in the groove through scratching over extracting maximum detail on straight playback.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your cartridge body is a Qbert before ordering
- 02No cartridge body, headshell, screws or wires included
- 03Recheck tracking force after fitting so the needle sits right
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this include the cartridge?
No. It is the stylus assembly only. You need an Ortofon Qbert cartridge body already mounted for it to work.
02What does an 18 micrometer tip radius mean for scratching?
A broader spherical tip sits more securely in the groove and resists jumping when you push and pull the record, which is what scratching demands.
03Can I use it on a Pro S or Night Club body?
No. Ortofon styli match specific cartridge bodies. Check the model printed on your cartridge and order the stylus made for it.
04Do I need to change the tracking force?
Set tracking force to the figure Ortofon specifies for the Qbert cartridge and confirm it after fitting a new stylus. Scratching generally wants a heavier setting than playback.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Stylus Tip Radius
- R 18 micrometer
1 detailsOther
- Stylus Type
- Spherical
