Coin Machine Review (& Pacific ...)

Issue: 1942 June

PERMO~S
cAdvice To .' ,
Coin Phonograph Operators

In view of the necessity for using existing records beyond their normal life and because some record manufac-
turers have found it necessary to utilize substitute materials which - greatly increase the wear of records and
needles. the following corrective measures comply with the well-established fact that record and needle wear is
proportional to the vertical needle pressure applied to the record and the compliance factor (relative stiffneBB) of
the pick-up.
Suggestions for
Extendi~~the-
Life of Needles and Records
( : "' PICK-UPS -
Magnetic Pick-ups. Examine the needle holder rubbe~ bushings and damping pads for stiffness. If they have become
old and dry, they should be replaced. The armature should also be carefully centered between the pole pieces . The
manufacturer should supply these p a rts or should service the pick-up at a nominal cost.
Crystal Pick-ups. Crystal pick-ups that have been in service for more than a year should be carefully examined
for needle compliance. In other words, when the needle is tightly secured in the holder, it should move freely a few
thousandths of an inch in either direction. Since crystal cartridges must be factory serviced, it is suggested that
defective or faulty pick-ups be returned to the manufacturer for repairs or replacement.
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NEEDLE PRESSURE-
Manufacturers several years ago utilized needle pressures as high as four to five ounces, however, this pressure
ha s been reduced in more recent instruments. With the phonograph at rest, the needle pressure may be determined
by the use of a small spring-type postal scale hooked under the needle screw. In the event that the downward
pressure is over two and one-half ounces and assuming that the pick-up head is in gooJ condition and has proper
compliance, additional weight of sufficient value ca n be added to the present counter weight of the pick-up arm
to reduce the pressure. The weight should be adjusted to a point where the downward pressure is two to two
and one-half ounces. This reduction in needle pressure will greatly extend the life of both needle and record.
-CAUTION-
After an additional counter weight has been added to the pick-up arm, the tripping or cut-off mechanism should
be carefully observed during its operation to be sure the cut-off mechanism properly actuates. It may be necessary
to clean and otherwise free the tripping parts until they operate freely. The pick-up arm supporting bearings should
be cleaned and oiled so that the arm will move across the record freely.
- - NEEDLES-
In the event that excessively worn records or records made from more abrasive materials are u sed, it is s ugge s ted
that the Permo elliptical type needle be reversed at more frequent intervals than normal in order to more nearly
equalize excessive wear.
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IMPORTANT - -
There has been no change whatsoever in the quality or quantity of the precious metal tip. other material or
workmanship in the manufacture of Permo Point Needles .
Therefore, under like conditions the same high standard satisfactory performance should be realized therefrom a s
in the past.
Any substitute of a more abrasive material in the manufacture of records will unavoidably shorten the life of any
needle and also the record. Therefore, if excessive wear to either the needles or records s hould be experienced,
corrective measures, s uch a s suggested above , should be employed.
REMEMBER - WORN RECORDS OR ABRASIVENESS OF RECORD MATERIALS
WILL DEFINITELY AFFECT NEEDLE LIFE
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FOR
JUNE
J942
0 . 18323 Leo Reisman
I GOT PLENTY OF NUTTlN ' (FT VC )
BESS YOU IS MY WOMAN (FT VC )
0·18324 Jimmy Luncef ord

I ' M GONNA MOVE TO THE OUTSKIRTS OF
TOWN , PART I (FT VC)
I ' M GONNA MOVE TO TH E OUTS KIRTS O F
TOWN , PART II ( FT VC )
0·18312 And rews Sisters
AT SONYA'S CAFE (V FT)
DON'T SIT UNDER THE APPLE TREE (V FT)
0· 6044 Jimmie Davis
THE END OF THE WOR LD (OT V)
YOU ' RE BREAKING MY HEART (OT V)
V·27874 Sammy Kaye
DO IT NOW (FT VC)
LALAPALUZA LU (FT)
V·27875 Dinah Shore
TH REE LITTLE SISTERS (V)
SLEEPY LAGOON (V)
Phono Aids Enlistments
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fOR
HOUSTON (RC)-More than 40 music
operators enjoyed a chicken supper and
social meeting on the evening of May 20th
at Southern Select Beer warehouse in Hous·
ton. Operators Sam Ayo, Lester Hearn, AI·
bert Reese paid for all the eats and drinks.
Galveston·Houston Breweries, as usual, fur·
nished the hall free and sold and prepared
all the drinks and eats at actual cost.
Several problems concerning the war and
phonograph operating were discussed in·
formally. General opinion now is that music
operators will fare as well, if not better,
than most other small business men.
An automatic phonograph had a part in
recruiting the famous "Admiral Nimitz
Unit" which was recently sworn into the
U. S. Navy. Chief Yoeman J. A. Potts of
yes sir, it's
STRICTLY INSTRUMENTAL
On Columbia
HARRY JAMES
On Bluebird
BOB CHESTER
Houston Naval recrUItmg office had the
idea for recruiting an Admiral Nimitz unit
from the hills country section in Texas
where the present Pacific Fleet Commander
was born and spent his boyhood days.
The recruiting officers with an automatic
phonograph traveled in a stati'on wagon and
held rallies in several towns. 208 recruits
were accepted in 30 days. The phonograph ·
furnished music for dancing that followed
each rally.
Rallies were held in Fredericksburg,
Kerrville, New Braunfels, Boerne, Bandera,
Junction, San Marcos. Admiral Nimitz was
born at Fredericksburg and later his family
moved to Kerrville where he lived until
appointed to the United States Naval
Academy.
J. G. w.
Unknown Gets "Break"
NEW YOItK.-One gentleman along Tin
Pan Alley who is famous for giving "un·
known" songwri ters their first "break",
is Joe Davis. When no other publisher
would pay any attention to them or show
them enough courtesy to listen to their
compositions, Joe Davis would always find
time to talk with the "unknown" and offer
him suggestions and encouragement. In
that way, he discovered and started on
their way to fame such now well·known
composers as Freddie Grofs, Harold Arlen,
Victor Arden, Fletcher Henderson, Reg·
inald Foresythe, Rube Bloom and innum·
erable others.
Today, in his new enterprise as head
of Beacon Records, Joe Davis hopes to
again act as the discoverer of new and
deserving recording talent. Joe, in coop·
eration with radio stations throughout the
country, will hold polls in which the public
will be asked to suggest the names of
singers, orchestras, and other entertainers,
who they feel are deserving of a record·
ing contract, but who have never made any
records to date. Joe will audition all the
talent brought to his atten tion in this man·
ner, and those who he believes have re·
cording talent will be given contracts to
record for his Beacon Records.
Davis' first Beacon Recording of "This
Will Be A Lonesome Summer", coupled
with "Indiana Blues", and sung by CBS
singer, Jerry Wayne, is a best·seller and a
music·box favorite. Incidentally, this marks
the recording debut of Jerry Wayne, a sin·
ger who Joe Davis feels has a very
bright future.
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JUNE
1942
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