[78-L] changing steel needle to sapphire

[David Lennick]

I had a single-play 78 player till 1953 and was well-trained in the use of "Red 
Seal Needles" which were good for about 10 plays. Many of the records I had at 
that time are still in good condition today..some of them have been used in CD 
compilations.

dl

Ron L'Herault wrote:
> Yes,  Kiddie phonos continued to use steel needles for a long time.  There
> were also kid-proof needles that lasted more than one play available.
> 
> Ron L
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com
> [mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of Mike Mc Cormick
> Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 2:10 AM
> To: 78-L Mail List
> Subject: Re: [78-L] changing steel needle to sapphire
> 
> I wonder what kind of steel needles would fit in this player made in 
> about 1947, (child sized 7or 8 inch turntable)?
> The same kind of steel needle used in the early Victrola age (1910-1925)?
> Mike
> 
> Steven C. Barr wrote:
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Michael Biel" <mbiel at mbiel.com>
>>   
>>> NEVER USE A
>>> JEWEL POINT IN AN ACOUSTICAL MACHINE OR AN EARLY HORSESHOE MAGNET
>>> ELECTRICAL ARM.
>>>     
>> Let us modify this!! NEVER USE AN "EARLY ACOUSTIC MACHINE" *OR*
>> "AN EARLY HORSESHOE-MAGNET ARM" on ANY 78rpm phonorecords
>> which you personally value! Their "tracking pressures" run close to a 
>> POUND(?!)
>> and are NOT compatible with any useful record lifespan!!
>>
>> ...stevenc 
>>