I bought this brush from Audio-Technica to replace an off-brand brush that was falling apart.
The previous brush wasn't very old, but the bristles had started falling out after only a little use. This is a serious issue. A black bristle on a black record can cause a serious skipping problem and be very difficult to find.
This new AT brush seems much better made. The bristles are softer than some other brushes I have used. It does a great job for regular dusting of the record surface; I generally give every disc a quick brush before play. I haven't had any problem with shedding. The flip-down bracket is nice and handy for storage. This brush is consistent with other items I have from Audio-Technica. They generally sell well-made, thoughtfully designed, affordable products for audio fans.
A good brush is an essential item for any vinyl record enthusiast. If you have one in your life, this might be a very nice, low-cost gift. Even if they have tools with which they are happy, an extra is never unappreciated.
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Brush away dust and contaminantsRemoves harmful dust and contaminants from your vinyl records |
Dissipate staticConductive synthetic fibers help to dissipate static |
Extend record and styli lifeProlongs the life of records and styli |
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It's great for maintenance cleaning, not for treating serious problems
What it's good for: to treat your clean records for superficial dust every time you play/flip. What it's not for: to remove heavy static or to clean heavily soiled records or treat record damage.How it cleans: It's the exact length of the media section of an LP. So you just put your record on the platter, turn it on, hold brush slightly pressing the soft bristles perpendicularly with light pressure against the surface of your turning record. It will collect the dust, give it 3 or 5 turns using the graphics on record label as a reference. Slowly slide it out in a diagonal when done, then shake and remove debris from brush over a trash can.Ease of use: It's ok. The handle tends to rotate very losely, so you have to hold it by the brush body and use a little practice not to scratch your record. At first I was holding it by the handle which was unstable. Also, if you press too hard or incline too much, the brushes are so soft that you may inadvertently start pushing the hard metal edge on your vinyl, so be careful and clean at eye level until you get the hang of it.Static removal: I haven't noticed this brush helping to significantly remove static or add any. I do have to use a Zerostat gun to remove static when it's too bad. The brush alone won't do.The handle does not really seem to be a handle, since it flips when you hold it. It may be to protect the bristles when not in use, or maybe to clean them. But it seems to do a poor job for either. So if you find out what it's for, let me know in the comments.Bonus pearls of wisdom: If you have bad static problems: get a Zerostatgun and learn how to use it (hint, just so you can avoid my learning curve: remove cap and trigger operates slowly, click indicates error, but I don't want to go off on a tangent here). The cap is for testing (it has a little light bulb inside that you can see light up through a small window to test the static generator). Use good plastic/archival sleeves. I also zap the stylus with the gun when it's really bad, after cleaning it, and it helps. Washing records with water and other methods (like cleaning them with wood glue) are also proven and useful, but you have to know what you're doing.
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How it cleans: It's the exact length of the media section of an LP. So you just put your record on the platter, turn it on, hold brush slightly pressing the soft bristles perpendicularly with light pressure against the surface of your turning record. It will collect the dust, give it 3 or 5 turns using the graphics on record label as a reference. Slowly slide it out in a diagonal when done, then shake and remove debris from brush over a trash can.
Ease of use: It's ok. The handle tends to rotate very losely, so you have to hold it by the brush body and use a little practice not to scratch your record. At first I was holding it by the handle which was unstable. Also, if you press too hard or incline too much, the brushes are so soft that you may inadvertently start pushing the hard metal edge on your vinyl, so be careful and clean at eye level until you get the hang of it.
Static removal: I haven't noticed this brush helping to significantly remove static or add any. I do have to use a Zerostat gun to remove static when it's too bad. The brush alone won't do.
The handle does not really seem to be a handle, since it flips when you hold it. It may be to protect the bristles when not in use, or maybe to clean them. But it seems to do a poor job for either. So if you find out what it's for, let me know in the comments.
Bonus pearls of wisdom: If you have bad static problems: get a Zerostatgun and learn how to use it (hint, just so you can avoid my learning curve: remove cap and trigger operates slowly, click indicates error, but I don't want to go off on a tangent here). The cap is for testing (it has a little light bulb inside that you can see light up through a small window to test the static generator). Use good plastic/archival sleeves. I also zap the stylus with the gun when it's really bad, after cleaning it, and it helps. Washing records with water and other methods (like cleaning them with wood glue) are also proven and useful, but you have to know what you're doing.
It's great for maintenance cleaning, not for treating serious problems
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017
What it's good for: to treat your clean records for superficial dust every time you play/flip. What it's not for: to remove heavy static or to clean heavily soiled records or treat record damage.Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017
How it cleans: It's the exact length of the media section of an LP. So you just put your record on the platter, turn it on, hold brush slightly pressing the soft bristles perpendicularly with light pressure against the surface of your turning record. It will collect the dust, give it 3 or 5 turns using the graphics on record label as a reference. Slowly slide it out in a diagonal when done, then shake and remove debris from brush over a trash can.
Ease of use: It's ok. The handle tends to rotate very losely, so you have to hold it by the brush body and use a little practice not to scratch your record. At first I was holding it by the handle which was unstable. Also, if you press too hard or incline too much, the brushes are so soft that you may inadvertently start pushing the hard metal edge on your vinyl, so be careful and clean at eye level until you get the hang of it.
Static removal: I haven't noticed this brush helping to significantly remove static or add any. I do have to use a Zerostat gun to remove static when it's too bad. The brush alone won't do.
The handle does not really seem to be a handle, since it flips when you hold it. It may be to protect the bristles when not in use, or maybe to clean them. But it seems to do a poor job for either. So if you find out what it's for, let me know in the comments.
Bonus pearls of wisdom: If you have bad static problems: get a Zerostatgun and learn how to use it (hint, just so you can avoid my learning curve: remove cap and trigger operates slowly, click indicates error, but I don't want to go off on a tangent here). The cap is for testing (it has a little light bulb inside that you can see light up through a small window to test the static generator). Use good plastic/archival sleeves. I also zap the stylus with the gun when it's really bad, after cleaning it, and it helps. Washing records with water and other methods (like cleaning them with wood glue) are also proven and useful, but you have to know what you're doing.
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