Columbia "Talkie" Needles

[CharliePhono]

The needle tin paper band states these were for "electric reproducers." I particularly like them and wondered if there is any harm in using them on acoustic phonos? I don't see why. I've used them a few times with splendid results. Thoughts?

[epigramophone]

Many years ago I bought some of these needles new from a record shop. Yes I am that old!
They were about medium tone and gave excellent results with several acoustic machines, so much so that I used the lot.
I changed them at the same intervals as standard steel needles.

[CharliePhono]

Thanks, Epi. These needles remind me much of the Laubscher d'Or needles. Probably because of the copper plating. At any rate, the only real difference I can see between these and the usual steel needles is the longer shank, which ostensibly is why, I suppose, they were intended for pickups.

I shall continue using them. They produce marvelous reproduction and next to no apparent wear when used, as you say, like conventional steel needles. Of course, the soundbox they are employed in has been completely overhauled/rebuilt.

Cheers!