All the APSCO loud and soft tone needles I've ever examined have been smooth and shiny.
Ron L -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of john9...@pacbell.net Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:17 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer?? I bought needles from APSCO in the past but I didn't like them. Under a magnifier the surfaces were very rough and I didn't like the sound. They may have changed suppliers since, however. It was convenient that they were prepackaged though. I'd give them another try. John Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Daniel Melvin <d...@old-phonographs.com> Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:08:39 To: Antique Phonograph List<phono-l@oldcrank.org> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer?? I have bought tickets from APSCO and they have been very reliable. http://www.antiquephono.com/ Dan On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 9:38 AM, jim...@earthlink.net <jim...@earthlink.net>wrote: > Some years ago I bought steel needles from Pfanstiehl but then began buying > from the New Amberola Phonograph Company which following a telephone call > to place an order after which I sent payment three years ago failed to send > the needles & cash the cheques I'd sent, despite several follow up letters > I've written I'd like to know of a good current source of needles also > since I'm about sold out & continue to have the occassional request from > customers. > Jim Cartwright > Immortal Performances, Inc. > > jim...@earthlink.net > > > > [Original Message] > > From: john robles <john9...@pacbell.net> > > To: <phono-l@oldcrank.org> > > Date: 14-Apr-2010 11:49:34 PM > > Subject: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer?? > > > > Hello all > > I seem to remember hearing about a needle manufacturer in the US that > still makes them and has for decades..anyone remember who it is? I am > seeking to buy needles wholesale. > > Thanks > > John Robles > > _______________________________________________ > > Phono-L mailing list > > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org