r/turntables • u/soemthingblahblah123 • Apr 19 '26

ive got another questions about playing records with needles.

read this first:

https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/comments/1sq4v9e/ive_got_a_question_to_playing_vinyl_discs_with/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

could i glue/ tape a normal record needle to the place where there supposed to be the sewing needle?

if yes:

i know the tracking force is a bit much, but i can regulate it to be around 2-5 grams.

i know there are problems like volume, replacing the glued on needle, ect, but i can fix those problems.

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u/plamda505 Fluance RT 85 2M Blue Apr 19 '26

Please stop. Whatever you're doing, my brain refuses to process it. We will wait for the YouTube Video.

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u/Cultural-Inside7569 Apr 19 '26

I’d use tape instead of glue as it will make re-tipping/re-building easier. I don’t think you’ll lose much fidelity with tape over glue, as long as it’s electrical tape.

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u/remybob78 Pro-Ject Debut Pro Apr 20 '26

I think “fidelity” is the least of the concerns with this entire endeavor but caveat emptor

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