{"product_id":"40584-0-38mm-needle-for-ghad-68-cs-36-advanced-series-airbrush","title":"40584 — 0.38mm Needle for GHAD-68 \u0026 CS-36 Advanced Series Airbrush","description":"\u003c!-- Gaahleri 0.38mm Needle for GHAD-68 — Shopify Description — Hobby Heaven --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:28px 24px;font-family:Inter,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#e0e0e0;line-height:1.85;font-size:15px;background:rgb(34,34,34);border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 18px 0;border-bottom:2px solid #c9a227;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;color:#c9a227;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eGenuine Gaahleri Replacement Part\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#ffffff;margin:0 0 8px 0;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e40584 — 0.38mm Needle for GHAD-68 \u0026amp; CS-36 Advanced Series Airbrush\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#b0b0b0;font-size:15px;\"\u003ePolished stainless steel all-round needle. Designed exclusively for the Advanced Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- KEY BENEFITS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#c9a227;margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eWhy This Needle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c9a227;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eGenuine Gaahleri part\u003c\/strong\u003e — multi-polished stainless steel with high concentricity for stable, predictable spray\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c9a227;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eAll-round 0.38mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — the sweet spot between fine detail (0.35) and coverage (0.5) in a single needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c9a227;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eRestores factory spray pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e — eliminates erratic atomisation from bent or worn needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c9a227;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eDrop-in fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed exclusively for the Advanced Series, no modifications needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c9a227;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003ePremium polished finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — multiple precision polishing passes reduce friction and extend nozzle life\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#c9a227;margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThis is the original 0.38mm fluid needle for the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eGaahleri GHAD-68\u003c\/strong\u003e trigger airbrush and \u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eCS-36\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Advanced Series. It's manufactured from polished stainless steel with multiple high-precision grinding passes for exceptional concentricity — meaning the needle sits true inside the nozzle bore, delivering a centred, stable spray pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThe 0.38mm diameter is a deliberate design choice by Gaahleri — slightly larger than the typical 0.35mm found in most competitors, giving you a touch more paint flow and forgiveness with thicker media, while still being tight enough for detailed work on miniatures and scale models. It's the \"do everything\" needle for the Advanced Series platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eIf your original needle has been bent, nicked, or worn, this is a direct replacement that restores factory performance. A bent needle — even one that's been \"straightened\" — will gradually deform your nozzle and produce inconsistent spray. Fresh needle, fresh start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThis needle is designed \u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eexclusively\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Advanced Series (GHAD-68 \/ CS-36). It is not compatible with Mobius, Ace, Swallowtail, or any other Gaahleri line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#c9a227;margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#c9a227;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;width:40%;\"\u003ePart Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;color:#e0e0e0;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e0.38mm Airbrush Needle for Advanced Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#262626;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#c9a227;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;color:#e0e0e0;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e40584\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#c9a227;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eNeedle Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;color:#e0e0e0;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e0.38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#262626;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#c9a227;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;color:#e0e0e0;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003ePolished stainless steel (multi-ground, multi-polished)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#c9a227;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;color:#e0e0e0;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFluid needle (replacement part)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#262626;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#c9a227;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCompatible Airbrushes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;color:#e0e0e0;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eGaahleri GHAD-68 (trigger, Advanced Series)\u003cbr\u003eGaahleri CS-36\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#c9a227;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;color:#e0e0e0;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eAdvanced Series only\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#262626;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#c9a227;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eMatching Nozzle\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;color:#e0e0e0;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e0.38mm nozzle for Advanced Series (GHAD-68 \/ CS-36)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#c9a227;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;color:#e0e0e0;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eGaahleri (genuine part)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#262626;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#c9a227;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eHS Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;color:#e0e0e0;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e842490\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#c9a227;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;color:#e0e0e0;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT'S IN THE BOX --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#c9a227;margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e1 × Gaahleri 0.38mm Fluid Needle for Advanced Series in protective packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#c9a227;margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#4caf50;font-weight:600;\"\u003e✔ Fits:\u003c\/span\u003e Gaahleri GHAD-68 (trigger, Advanced Series) and CS-36\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#e05555;font-weight:600;\"\u003e✘ Does NOT fit:\u003c\/span\u003e Premium Mobius (any variant), Mobius TG, GHAD-39, GHAC-Swallowtail, GHAC-98D, Ace Series, or any non-Advanced airbrush\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c9a227;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/span\u003e 0.38mm nozzle for Advanced Series — if your needle was bent, check the nozzle too. A bent needle can deform the nozzle bore over time, causing leaks even with a fresh needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRO TIPS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#c9a227;margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eDon't touch the tip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle the needle by the shaft only — even fingerprint oils on the tip can affect atomisation at this diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eNever pull the needle through a dirty nozzle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the needle from the back before cleaning. Dragging it through dried paint risks bending the tip and scoring the nozzle bore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eCheck your nozzle too.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your old needle was bent, it may have worn the nozzle into an oval shape. Replacing both together is the most reliable way to restore a clean pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eDon't straighten — replace.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even a micro-bend that looks \"fixed\" will gradually damage your nozzle and give you inconsistent spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eWhy 0.38mm?\u003c\/strong\u003e Gaahleri chose 0.38mm as a deliberate compromise. Compared to the more common 0.35mm, you get slightly better flow and less clogging with thicker paints, while keeping enough finesse for detailed work. A small difference on paper, but noticeable in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WORTH KNOWING --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#c9a227;margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eWorth Knowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eThis needle is for the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffffff;\"\u003eAdvanced Series only\u003c\/strong\u003e (GHAD-68, CS-36). It does not fit Mobius, Ace, Swallowtail, or any other Gaahleri line — check your model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e0.38mm is a great all-rounder, but for extreme micro-detail (hairline freehand) a 0.2–0.3mm setup will be more precise. For heavy primers and large surfaces, the 0.5mm needle is faster and more forgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eA new needle alone won't fix issues caused by a damaged nozzle, worn packing, or clogged paint channels. Diagnose the actual cause before ordering parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eLike all precision airbrush needles, the tip is delicate. Dropping the airbrush, cleaning from the front, or storing without a cap are the most common ways to damage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- IDEAL FOR --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#c9a227;margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c9a227;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e Miniature painters — basecoats, preshading, smooth blends, zenithal on 28–54mm figures\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c9a227;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e Scale modellers — camo, panel shading, weathering on 1\/72 to 1\/35 kits\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c9a227;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e All-round hobby airbrushing — the 0.38mm balances detail and coverage for everyday painting\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#c9a227;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e GHAD-68 and CS-36 owners who want a direct, no-compromise OEM replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gaahleri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46571842601149,"sku":"40584","price":8.14,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/9583\/4503\/files\/gaahleri-038mm-needle-40584-ghad68-closeup.jpg?v=1775049823","url":"https:\/\/hobbyheaven.org\/en-au\/products\/40584-0-38mm-needle-for-ghad-68-cs-36-advanced-series-airbrush","provider":"Hobby Heaven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}