I inherited a Magnavox Micromatic. I don't know anything about record players, but after reading some threads on this forum I popped the back off and found the serial numbers. This is what I found.

Serial No - 88195
Part No - 523456-21
Model - 603-1802

Now this thing was running nice until my kid ripped the needle out. So basically my questions are:

A.) What can you tell me about this record player.
B.) What kind of needle do I need.
C.) Where can I get that needle?

I have pics too if needed.

Thanks so much for any info. I also inherited a buch of records too, so I'm pumped to fix this thing so I can listen to some tunes.

Thanks again,

Nathan

Hi Nathan,

So far I have not been able to locate any technical info on your phono..........however, this is a pretty good place to shop for needles / stylii

http://www.garage-a-records.com/index.php

here's a bit more info that might interest you:

http://tinyurl.com/2wpu3u

http://tinyurl.com/2w5d33

Hi Nathan,
Your record changer is covered in SAMS 848-5. However it's no help in determining the cartridge or needle. You could go to Radio Shack site and look over their needles and probably match up one. If you find your needle order from a RS store and no shipping charge. Many good sellers on ebay but RS will normally be cheaper. Or remove the cartridge and get the number, this will help. Or get the number of the tuner, a paper label and perhaps ink stamped on chassis. That number may lead to SAMS data and that data may tell cartridge and needle required.

Bill VA
I wonder?

:I inherited a Magnavox Micromatic. I don't know anything about record players, but after reading some threads on this forum I popped the back off and found the serial numbers. This is what I found.
:
:Serial No - 88195
:Part No - 523456-21
:Model - 603-1802
:
:Now this thing was running nice until my kid ripped the needle out. So basically my questions are:
:
:A.) What can you tell me about this record player.
:B.) What kind of needle do I need.
:C.) Where can I get that needle?
:
:I have pics too if needed.
:
:Thanks so much for any info. I also inherited a buch of records too, so I'm pumped to fix this thing so I can listen to some tunes.
:
:Thanks again,
:
:Nathan

Thanks! What's a SAMS 848-5?

My player looks just like the one here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/77532857@N00/260267547/

Except no radio.

I'll have to head over to radio shack tonight and see what I can find.

Thanks again,

Nathan

:Hi Nathan,
:Your record changer is covered in SAMS 848-5. However it's no help in determining the cartridge or needle. You could go to Radio Shack site and look over their needles and probably match up one. If you find your needle order from a RS store and no shipping charge. Many good sellers on ebay but RS will normally be cheaper. Or remove the cartridge and get the number, this will help. Or get the number of the tuner, a paper label and perhaps ink stamped on chassis. That number may lead to SAMS data and that data may tell cartridge and needle required.
:
:Bill VA
:I wonder?
:
:
:

:
::I inherited a Magnavox Micromatic. I don't know anything about record players, but after reading some threads on this forum I popped the back off and found the serial numbers. This is what I found.
::
::Serial No - 88195
::Part No - 523456-21
::Model - 603-1802
::
::Now this thing was running nice until my kid ripped the needle out. So basically my questions are:
::
::A.) What can you tell me about this record player.
::B.) What kind of needle do I need.
::C.) Where can I get that needle?
::
::I have pics too if needed.
::
::Thanks so much for any info. I also inherited a buch of records too, so I'm pumped to fix this thing so I can listen to some tunes.
::
::Thanks again,
::
::Nathan

I have pictures! (Don't worry, I'm not auctioning this off, I only do charity and fundraising auctions)

A vert blurry pic of the stylus http://www.johnsonauctioneering.com/CIMG0895.JPG

A picture that's too dark of the stylus
http://www.johnsonauctioneering.com/CIMG0896.JPG

A picture of the player
http://www.johnsonauctioneering.com/CIMG0897.JPG

A picture of the info on the bottom of the turn table
http://www.johnsonauctioneering.com/CIMG0894.JPG

A zoomed in pic of the turn table
http://www.johnsonauctioneering.com/CIMG0899.JPG

This is what I THINK I need
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2104621&cp=2032057.2032187.2032193.2032225&pg=3&parentPage=family

Thanks!

Nathan

:I inherited a Magnavox Micromatic. I don't know anything about record players, but after reading some threads on this forum I popped the back off and found the serial numbers. This is what I found.
:
:Serial No - 88195
:Part No - 523456-21
:Model - 603-1802
:
:Now this thing was running nice until my kid ripped the needle out. So basically my questions are:
:
:A.) What can you tell me about this record player.
:B.) What kind of needle do I need.
:C.) Where can I get that needle?
:
:I have pics too if needed.
:
:Thanks so much for any info. I also inherited a buch of records too, so I'm pumped to fix this thing so I can listen to some tunes.
:
:Thanks again,
:
:Nathan

Nathan, I had made a reply and it didn't take,getting some 404 error. Anyway if I can put it together again...

SAMS data, Howard W. Sams started publishing tech data on electronic items is 1946. Commonally referred to as SAMS. The data for your changer contains disassemply, operating instructions, parts list, troubleshooting and whatever. The SAMS site http://www.samswebsite.com/ might tell you more. They would charge about $22 for the eight pages of your SAMS. But you can get a copy at larger libraries. Or I can provide you a copy. Depending on my scanner's mood I may have to mail to you and you copy and return. Looks like you are on the right track for the stylus. I would be interested in the model number and chassis numbers of your set if you have them.

Bill VA

:I have pictures! (Don't worry, I'm not auctioning this off, I only do charity and fundraising auctions)
:
:A vert blurry pic of the stylus http://www.johnsonauctioneering.com/CIMG0895.JPG
:
:A picture that's too dark of the stylus
:http://www.johnsonauctioneering.com/CIMG0896.JPG
:
:A picture of the player
:http://www.johnsonauctioneering.com/CIMG0897.JPG
:
:A picture of the info on the bottom of the turn table
:http://www.johnsonauctioneering.com/CIMG0894.JPG
:
:A zoomed in pic of the turn table
:http://www.johnsonauctioneering.com/CIMG0899.JPG
:
:This is what I THINK I need
:http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2104621&cp=2032057.2032187.2032193.2032225&pg=3&parentPage=family
:
:Thanks!
:
:Nathan
:
:
:
::I inherited a Magnavox Micromatic. I don't know anything about record players, but after reading some threads on this forum I popped the back off and found the serial numbers. This is what I found.
::
::Serial No - 88195
::Part No - 523456-21
::Model - 603-1802
::
::Now this thing was running nice until my kid ripped the needle out. So basically my questions are:
::
::A.) What can you tell me about this record player.
::B.) What kind of needle do I need.
::C.) Where can I get that needle?
::
::I have pics too if needed.
::
::Thanks so much for any info. I also inherited a buch of records too, so I'm pumped to fix this thing so I can listen to some tunes.
::
::Thanks again,
::
::Nathan

Nathan, I've emailed the Sams folder (848-5) to you. Good luck in getting that turntable up and running.

Dennis.

It may be too late, but I have almost the same player and the stylus looks similar. Mine had a needle case in it and I looked it up, found a seller on EBay and it works perfectly.

It's a Walco Electronics W-350STDS. Diamond Needle.

:I inherited a Magnavox Micromatic. I don't know anything about record players, but after reading some threads on this forum I popped the back off and found the serial numbers. This is what I found.
:
:Serial No - 88195
:Part No - 523456-21
:Model - 603-1802
:
:Now this thing was running nice until my kid ripped the needle out. So basically my questions are:
:
:A.) What can you tell me about this record player.
:B.) What kind of needle do I need.
:C.) Where can I get that needle?
:
:I have pics too if needed.
:
:Thanks so much for any info. I also inherited a buch of records too, so I'm pumped to fix this thing so I can listen to some tunes.
:
:Thanks again,
:
:Nathan

There is a store here in Seattle that deals with phonograph needles: J n S needle.

http://www.lostinseattle.com/LIS/music/jnsphononeedles.html

the link should take you to their phone #

good luck

Dan L.