Has A Member Seen These "Glass" Needles ?

[phonojim]

I've never heard of such a thing but I find them very interesting. I would love to find some for comparison. I also would be very interested in their wear characteristics compared to steel.

Jim

[gramophone78]

I've never heard of such a thing but I find them very interesting. I would love to find some for comparison. I also would be very interested in their wear characteristics compared to steel.

Jim

I must thank James for his excellent detective work and finding the wonderful 1918 ad. If anyone can find info....it's James.... .

After playing one about six times, I have not noticed any abnormal build up or anything out of the ordinary. They must wear, or they would not put these in a box of 200.

However, unlike normal needle tins....there is no stipulation "only play once" on the box.

[gramophone78]

Just an update on the performance of these glass needles. After three plays the end appears to become blunt. So, I would say they wear about the same as steel needles.

[Victrolacollector]

A nice find, never saw them before.....I don't think I would use them, I would just keep them for a nice display piece, one of those unusual phonograph curiosities.