There were lots of suppliers 75-100 years ago and they made a variety of lengths, and thicknesses (determining volume) as well as material/coatings. We don't have as many choices now.
Ron L -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bryan, Ronald (DSHS/DDD) Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:39 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Steel needle manufacturer?? I observe a difference in shape between antique/original phono needles, and newly manufactured ones. The antique needles I've found are slightly longer, and are tapered along the full length of the needle - a true needle shape. The newly manufactured ones are somewhat shorter, and are not tapered apart from the cone tip - they are more of a brad shape. I sure do like the look of the old long tapered needle when I use one from time to time. Anyone know if any of these manufacturers that have been mentioned still make the old-school style needles that are tapered along the full length? To my un-aided ear, I can't tell a difference in the sound of an old needle versus a new needle, but I am sure on some micro-level there is a difference. Just as the varying size of a soft tone versus a full tone needle makes a difference, the varying shapes of antique versus new needles, and also difference in the old-versus-new steel alloys, must affect the vibrational sensitivity of the needle, and thereby ultimately have an effect on the sound. So even if the difference in sound is not perceptible to me, I still find it more satisfying to use an antique needle. Lol - maybe I'm the only one for whom these pedantic details matter! -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Daniel Melvin Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 10:09 AM To: Antique Phonograph List 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, [email protected] <[email protected]>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. > > [email protected] > > > > [Original Message] > > From: john robles <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > 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
