I found this round tipped needle in the case of my Columbia 140. Here is the picture.
It has a round tip with point that comes off of it.
"Strange" phonograph needle
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Re: "Strange" phonograph needle
Your picture is blurry, it would show up better on a white background. If the tip is actually round - like a little glass ball, then it is a Pathé type stylus. If it is not actually "round", but more of a point, then it is likely a diamond tip stylus for playing Edison DD records. Otherwise, it could be a tungsten tip needle... sorry, I can't be sure from your pic.
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"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
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Re: "Strange" phonograph needle
Looks like an "extra loud" tungstone.
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Re: "Strange" phonograph needle
To continue this discussion. I've got a needle similar to the one posted above. Also on hand are several wooden or hard fiber needles. I've not tried to use either of these as would like to hear from the collective wisdom here before I do.
Let's see if a photo posts below:
Let's see if a photo posts below:
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Re: "Strange" phonograph needle
Dave,
Both of those needles look to be OK to use. The Tungstone needle is one that can be used multiple times without replacing it until the tip wears down. The bamboo needle won't hurt your records either...
Both of those needles look to be OK to use. The Tungstone needle is one that can be used multiple times without replacing it until the tip wears down. The bamboo needle won't hurt your records either...
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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Re: "Strange" phonograph needle
Curt: Very good. I take it that the bamboo needles are good for only one play as well?
Thanks.
Dave...
Thanks.
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Re: "Strange" phonograph needle
It depends- with the right record, in fine condition, with as little drag on the arm as possible (I disengage the auto stop on my credenza) I can get 2 sides. After that you slice the tip off with a needle cutter and use it againDaveMo wrote:Curt: Very good. I take it that the bamboo needles are good for only one play as well?
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Re: "Strange" phonograph needle
Ah, very good. It seems there's always something interesting to learn on this mortal coil!
Thanks a bunch!
Dave...
Thanks a bunch!
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