Help with a reproducer

[JerryVan]

Thanks for the adivce. The seller wants $44, which is more than I want to spend
(I paid $22 for the machine). Here is the original listing:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-RCA-Vi ... SwRiJeMe4K

I'm having trouble getting that little piece out. I hate to think I have to get another reproducer, but that may be necessary. Any good source for inexpensive ones that will fit?

Assuming you loosened the screw? If so, try to tickle it around to free it up, using another needle or pin maybe. Can also hold a strong magnet near it.

[Curt A]

Just totally remove the screw from the needle bar, then try it...

[MontyPicon]

OK, so I put the machine away and went to the hardware store to buy a precision tweezers. I came home and found that the piece had dropped out on its own. So I'm good to go. I tried it with one of the soft needles and it sounded fine. It's intresting how the tonearm actually conveys the sound to the grilled port in the back. I'll try to find a thumscrew with the same thread as that screw.
Thanks to all for your help. Of course I only have two records made before 1930, so I'll have to find some more.