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Counter weight

Started by fblue, 03/07/2007 12:18AM
Posted 03/07/2007 12:18AM Opening Post
A question for those that use an EQ all the time.
Will a mount be more stable, less vibration, with more weight closer to the center of balance (further up the shaft) or less weight further out the shaft?
I can either use 22.5 lb further out the shaft or 26 lb further up the shaft.

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