yes I have a mono switch. ply mostly 50's-60's lps. I thought i read some types sit better in groove having to do with shape of tip. if i find out more will post.
you might consider resisting the temptation to accent the beginning of every eight phrase. just a little friendly advise from an old drummer. best of luck!
actually the original pressing of Giant Steps sounds quite good. I have also heard U.K. pressings of the Atlantic dates sound better than U.S. product so I think the fault is in the vinyl process rather than the recordings themselves.
I recently picked up Coltrane- Ellington lp on impulse with Am-Par on label. What other titles Coltrane or otherwise were made of this type? It sounds incredible.