Embarrassed to Ask Help Identifying Grafonola Model

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De Soto Frank
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Re: Embarrassed to Ask Help Identifying Grafonola Model

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Well, we've probably all been there at one point or another...

I didn't learn that steel needles were "for one play only" until I was a senior in High School, and had been playing records on the family Victrola for about 10 years at that point... I was suspicious that they shouldn't sound so "gargly"... sometimes I would lightly lay a finger alongside the reproducer to encourage the needle to hug at least one wall of the groove... definitely not good for the records. :oops:

I was thunderstuck when visiting a slightly older (college-age) collector who knew all about this stuff, and he played a record in very good condition, with a new needle... I had NO IDEA that 78's could sound that good on an acoustic machine. :o :shock: He kindly sent me home with package of new needles. :geek:

Enjoy your machine, and welcome to the Forum !


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