Is This A Shibata Stylus

[racfan9]

Good Morning, Was wondering if anyone out there could tell by looking at the attached photo if this stylus on my AT12Sa is a Shibata stylus.

Thanks,
racfan9

 

[Grbluen]

Kinda hard to tell without a jewelers loupe or a microscope. I think that cartridge came with a shibata.

 

[1tumbleweed]

As said, no way to tell for sure without more magnification, but going by the color and model - and the original logo - it's a Shibata.

Happy trails,
Larry B.

 

[marcmorin]

As said, no way to tell for sure without more magnification, but going by the color and model - and the original logo - it's a Shibata.

Happy trails,
Larry B.

Agreed, the ivory color grip was Shibata

 

[Grbluen]

By the way, it's a very desirable cartridge with the shibata!

 

[wualta]

True! It always seemed to get "best buy" status whenever CD-4 cartridges were tested in the various audio magazines 40+ years ago. If the diamond is in good shape, you've got something really special there.