Collecting

Q: I have an older phonograph that plays all three speeds, 33 rpm, 45 rpm and 78 rpm. I need a replacement needle and can’t seem to find one that will fit my machine. — Shirley, Staatsburg, N.Y.

A: I highly recommend you contact Dave Vaughn of Dave’s Antiques in Tucson, Ariz. He buys, sells and repairs older phonographs and TVs in addition to maintaining an excellent inventory of replacement parts, including, of course, needles. I even purchase the old steel Victrola needles from him. His address and phone number are 449 West 29th St., Tucson, AZ 85713; and 520-790-2618.