Ace.... I think you're on to something. One minor problem though......

Most record players are antiques & worth more then the buying the brass pre-annealed.

IF... you can even find one that's not on stage & being used for "scratching" , I think it's called?.... (never thought I'd live long enough to see that...)
Or, maybe a junk store?

I'm gonna look in my attic. I just may have one to send you.

Frank in Fla