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JM
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Wink can a needle damage vinyl?

dont laugh!

is there a possibility that a needle might be "worn" and that it may damage vinyl? my dad told me it could, and i'm wanting to believe cos he grew up in the "vinyl records" era. i know nothing of turntables, needles and such...so help me out here!

also, what's the best way to protect a vinyl record i dont plan on playing and want to keep as a souvenier??

thanx

>JM<

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OLDoMiNiON
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i presume so, using a needle that is worn, so that it has a rough edge, probably equates geting a compass and scratching it around the track for a good few minutes.


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mos man
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It does damage vinyl but the needle has to be pretty badly worn, you should mantain your stuff regularly anyways


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Dj_Zen
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Wen your normally listen to vinyl, the needle slowly damages your vinyl.
But a damaged needle or something like that can make that process go alot faster :P

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quote:
Originally posted by Dj_Zen
Wen your normally listen to vinyl, the needle slowly damages your vinyl.
But a damaged needle or something like that can make that process go alot faster :P


and that's exactly right!


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I smell foul play here...

quote:
Originally posted by serp
and that's exactly right!


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that is such a good quote...
use for any purpose!

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quote:
Originally posted by serp
and that's exactly right!


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David Househead
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The more weight you have on the needle, the more wear on the vinyl...

Store vinyl in a cool, dry location, away from the sun, sealed from air (but not too tight, don't want to warp it) and it should last almost forever.


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Re: can a needle damage vinyl?

quote:
Originally posted by JM
dont laugh!

is there a possibility that a needle might be "worn" and that it may damage vinyl? my dad told me it could, and i'm wanting to believe cos he grew up in the "vinyl records" era. i know nothing of turntables, needles and such...so help me out here!

also, what's the best way to protect a vinyl record i dont plan on playing and want to keep as a souvenier??

thanx

>JM<


Absolutely a needle will damage vinyl. I have experience from the old 45 and 78 days. We had to replace them often back then and I see no change in the mechanics these days unless you're using a diamond stylus or something.

Protect vinyl by protecting it in it's cover and don't expose it to temps where it will warp. Common sense here. Clean it with a velvet rag and some vinyl cleaner or light oil.


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Re: Re: can a needle damage vinyl?

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Originally posted by smokeape
Absolutely a needle will damage vinyl. I have experience from the old 45 and 78 days. We had to replace them often back then and I see no change in the mechanics these days unless you're using a diamond stylus or something.

Protect vinyl by protecting it in it's cover and don't expose it to temps where it will warp. Common sense here. Clean it with a velvet rag and some vinyl cleaner or light oil.


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rofl i made that post on may 2002

and that's exactly right.


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Re: can a needle damage vinyl?

quote:
Originally posted by JM
dont laugh!

is there a possibility that a needle might be "worn" and that it may damage vinyl? my dad told me it could, and i'm wanting to believe cos he grew up in the "vinyl records" era. i know nothing of turntables, needles and such...so help me out here!

also, what's the best way to protect a vinyl record i dont plan on playing and want to keep as a souvenier??

thanx

>JM<


If I took a knitting needle and scraped the sharp end all across your skin, would you be ok with it?

..yes a needle does damage records


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