Fiber Needles : Burmese Thorns

[Daithi]

I am in receipt of a pack of those Burmese Colour Needles from a guy called Andy in England and based on an initial playing of my favorite record they are superior to anything I have tried so far. Super results. I'm going back for more.

[epigramophone]

Andy is Orchorsol of this forum.

[emgcr]

I use these thorns exclusively and have done so for many years. There are none better on the planet in my opinion.

Here is a link to Andy's wonderful website :

http://www.burmesecolourneedles.com/

[Orchorsol]

I'm so pleased you're pleased Daithi! Many thanks for your kind comments (and Graham too).

[phonosandradios]

I had no idea that these were still being made and I have been buying NOS ones. Thanks for the link i've checked it out and early in the new year intend on placing an order.

[bikesteve]

I started using them around a year ago. Not only do they sound great but with careful sharpening last seemingly forever, played around a 1000 sides and I'm still on the first 25 needles! Thanks Andy.

[Daithi]

They are easy to sharpen and have good wear characteristics which would seem contradictory but there you have it. They appear translucent. I have been sharpening them with a diamond fishhook sharpener. They work best for early quiet records and deliver a good boost in detail and volumn over what I'm used to.