Audio-Technica AT6011a Anti-Static Record Brush

I've read people complaing about bristles in their records with anti-static brushes, not this specific brand. With that being said. You're using it wrong if you're brushing anything. Its meant to be held in place on your record with barely any pressure. If the sound is distorting as youre placing the brush youre putting too much pressure. It works amazing and keeps dust out of my record. I use a cleaning kit before applying the anti-static brush.

Definitely picks up the light coating of dust that can accumulate out here in Colorado and seems to reduce the inherent static on LPs. The way the handle flips to knock out dust from previous cleanings is nice and convenient.

The media could not be loaded. 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.

Fantastic brush for record cleaning. Worth the money. Easy to use.

Excellent brush to keep your LP,s clean & in great condition and free of static. Highly recommend!

It does indeed get rid of the loose dust, as long as it is gliding along the grooves. It will not move dust across grooves. Also, I tried many different approaches (discharge status on the spindle before and after use, holding plastic handle or the aluminum body) and still can not get it to lift any dust off the record. Dust just falls right off back to the record. So the way that worked for me is to slowly slide the brush from the spindle to the edge while the record is moving, pushing the dust with the brush off the edge. Probably should take a star off for insufficient instructions for proper use.

I wasn't sure if I was going to need one of these for my turntable. It's a basic Audio-Technica model and I haven't had issues with static before. I purchased this and it sat there for a few weeks. Then I purchased a new record, pulled it out of its plastic sleeve, started playing it, and heard tons of pops and cracks. I used the brush and they instantly stopped.I had another record with small white pieces from its deteriorated packaging and this took care of those. Just make sure you put your record in your turntable, start playing, and lightly use the brush by holding it perpendicular to the center. I thought I could brush a record by hand without it being in my turntable and it scratched it. They're just surface scratches that don't affect performance, but they're visible when the light hits it right.

If you like your vinyl collection, you should start caring for your vinyl collection.This cheap anti-static brush is perfect for getting you started there. The mechanism that stores the bristles also cleans out bits of dust every time you use rotate it, so give it a few rubs over the center piece and then flip out the brush. Apply to your spinning records, and they'll be in a much better state.Highly recommend this.