SET SCREW THUMB SCREW NEEDLE 2 MIL SAPPHIRE for Victor Victrola Astatic BAS-S
2 mil sapphire compromise tip for all 3 speeds, 33, 45 & 78 RPM. Replaces Astatic BAS-S. Be sure it looks like your old needle.
RCA VICTOR VICTROLA Set Screw Thumb Screw 78 RPM SAPPHIRE needle BAS-S BSS-S
BAS-S, or BSS-S Phonograph needle. Used In RCA Victor, Victrola And Many Other Record Players With A Cartridge That Uses A Set Screw Or Thumb Screw To Hold The Needle In. This Needle Cannot Be Used In Wind-Up Victrolas. Tip: 3 Mil Synthetic Sapphire Tip. Speeds: 78 RPM. New. Two different labels…same needle, except BSS-S needle has a larger bend in it.Steel Needles Are Very Hard On Your Records. One Or Two Plays And Already They Are Worn Down And Begin Damaging Records. Sapphire Tips Will Last 80 To 100 Hours Of Play With Minimal Damage To Your Records Under Normal Playing Circumstances. This Needle Will Give You The Best Sound Your Player Can Produce.Osmium………..40 to 60 hours playSapphire……….80 to 100 hours playDiamond LP…..800 to 1000 hours play Diamond Stereo…400 to 600 hours playSteel needle…..3 to 5 records before damage starts to occur to record grooves and sound becomes degraded