sethwoolley Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I'm still relatively new to collecting vinyl (so bear with me) but I still have a pretty sweet collection going. My record player has been broke for some time so I don't ever play them. This brings me to my first question: 1. Will not playing my records increase their life? Next question: 2. If I don't play them, is cleaning them that important? Moving on: 3. Can someone give me good advice and methods on how to clean vinyl? Also good equipment/utensils? Lastly ( I think): 4. If I end up having to get a new player, can anyone suggest a nice beginners record player? (please keep in mind I'm a college kid short on funds) Thanks a bunch guys. Oh, any other tips or tricks pertaining to anything vinyl you would like to share please be my guest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 1. technically, yes 2.no 3. Viva brand paper towels (the brand is important, or a lint free towel) + windex - people will scoff and lose their minds, but it's a diluted alcohol solution, which is all most record cleaning solution is. 4. If you're short on funds, buy one of the Ion turntables new...or if you buy one used, get a new needle, they're a good beginner turntable and relatively cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar71888 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 http://www.flickr.com/photos/71952913@N00/2711899698/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethwoolley Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Someone has too much time on their hands on a Saturday night.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickbateman Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 use vodka and a toothbrush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mot Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I'm starting to feel a bit of disappointment in Juan right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hardrockzombies Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Juan always delivers. Its the only reason I click on cleaning threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I do my best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethwoolley Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 the pics made me rofl hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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