Tungs Tone needles

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hearsedriver
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Tungs Tone needles

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Can Tungs Tone needles be re-sharpened?
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They don't need to be sharpened.... the record shapes them. Once the tungsten tip is worn down to the shoulder, they need replacing. However there have been posts about replacing the tungsten for re-use...
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Re: Tungs Tone needles

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Thanks Curt!
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