Does anyone know what I’d need to change or get to change the “needle” on this 1960s Emerson 101c suitcase record player?
Looks like a Pfanstiehl 700 series would work, which can cross-reference into other brands. Presuming you’d be playing old stereo and mono 33 and 45 records, I’d suggest a D7 which will last longer than an S7. If you also want to play 78s then you’d either need to swap out to a D3 or S3, or you could go with a S2 and use it on 33, 45 and 78, but that “jack of all trades and master of nothing” won’t sound as good on anything, and can over time put improper wear on the record grooves (and the D2 would be harsher).
Thank you so much. How would I put this in or how does it fit? Do I need to unscrew something? This would be my first time doing this.
Remove the screw and the old needle, then put in the new one in the same orientation (needle point down) and center it, then snug up the screw (not too tight, just enough to hold).
sounds like a Pfanstiehl 700 series would do the trick here. if you’re into stereo and mono 33 and 45 records, go for the D7 for longer use. for 78s, swap to a D3 or S3, or use an S2 for all 3 speeds. just be aware it won’t sound as good and could wear out the grooves over time.