Decent record cleaning brush?

[paulfromcamden]

The brush that came with my Pro-Ject RCM is starting to fall apart. Can anyone recommend a replacement that won't fall apart please?

Also... it dries into a stiff clump and only really gets brushlike again when it's loaded with fluid after a few spins. Is this why it's falling apart and is there something I should be doing differently? Should I be cleaning it?

 

[Mr Pig]

The brush that came with my Pro-Ject RCM is starting to fall apart. Can anyone recommend a replacement that won't fall apart please?

Everything falls apart: LINK

 

[daytona600]

Should I be cleaning it? Yes
Buy 2 Brushes
1 x Wash with fluid & 1 x Rinse with Distilled water " Belt & Braces "

 

[Hazelberry]

Everything falls apart: LINK

A silly reply! That’s not typically porcine

Not the same thing as Pauls brush with which I have no experience, but the centre is holding here with the anti-static carbon fibre brush I’ve used for more than 30 years. I think it’ll see me out.

 

[Bob McC]

Used something like this when I had my home made one.

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[Mr Pig]

A silly reply!

Is it though?

 

[paulfromcamden]

Not the same thing as Pauls brush with which I have no experience, but the centre is holding here with the anti-static carbon fibre brush I’ve used for more than 30 years. I think it’ll see me out.

My bad. I should have said brush for use with a RCM in the thread title!

 

[Hazelberry]

Is it though?

Well, within the context of the OP it’s as relevant as my comment is

 

[Hazelberry]

My bad. I should have said brush for use with a RCM in the thread title!

It’s ok, I was responding to Mr Pig.

All the best for useful advice

 

[Lurch]

When I had a Pro-Ject VC-S (now use a HumminGuru) their supplied wood bodied brush started to show signs of mould and also moulted, so changed to using a pair of Tonar Wet Goat brushes. The Tonars were pretty cheap and very good, with the plastic bodies ensuring they didn't moult.
I later changed to using large Badger hair shaving brushes which were absolutely brilliant for the job.
As to Stiff brushes, I always pre-wet the brushes with either wash or rinse medium before use.

 

[foxwelljsly]

It’s ridiculously expensive for what it is, but I haven’t found a brush better suited to wet record cleaning than the rubber MoFi brush…..

Record Cleaning Brush

A favourite of analogue lovers around the world, the Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Record Brush is an indispensable, inexpensive tool for keeping all of your irreplaceable records clean, quiet, and pristine. MoFi's best-selling brush of all-time, it's also easy to use and easy to clean. When used...

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[mikechadwick]

Hi Paul
I use this with my Pro-Ject VC-E - it's doing a great job!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wet-Goat-ultimate-Audio-Anti-Static-Brush-Black/dp/B082DPZDHJ?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

 

[Mick P]

Hi Paul
I use this with my Pro-Ject VC-E - it's doing a great job!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wet-Goat-ultimate-Audio-Anti-Static-Brush-Black/dp/B082DPZDHJ?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

Years ago I was often in contact with Terry O'Sullivan of Loricraft and he swore by goat hair brushes.

 

[Jamie]

I have a Hunt EDA brush (which a few people think is the best of it's type), which is probably over 30 years old and still going strong. Unfortunately, they have been unobtanium for years, but this looks identical or similar and worth a punt for the money.

Edit: ooops, ignore me, I missed the RCM bit!

Analogue Studio Super Exstatic Record Cleaning Brush

Analogue Studio Antistatic Record Cleaning Brush Keep your records clean and dust free with the Analogue Studio carbon fibre and velvet pad cleaning brush. Simply rotate the record on the turntable and gently apply the carbon fibre brush for 2 to 3 revolutions, then press the pad down so it...

www.analogueseduction.net

 

[Theo]

I use this for the first wash:

Analogue Studio Goats Hair Record Cleaning Brush

Analogue Studio Goats Hair Record Cleaning Brush With the Analogue Studio Goats Hair Record Cleaning Brush you can keep all your vinyl collection in tip top condition. The gentle goat hairs work the cleaning fluid deep into the record grooves with ultimate efficiency

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I use this for second water only wash:

Tonar Classic Velvet Record Cleaning Brush

Tonar Classic Velvet Record Cleaning Brush A high quality vinyl care product from the experts at tonar. This premium velvet record cleaning brush penetrates deep into the grooves on your vinyl removing dirt and grime. Quick and easy this pad can be applied before every play FEATURES Velvet pad...

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Also, try and get hold of an older Discwasher D3 velvet pad - they're perfect for applying fluid over the full record.

 

[Tony L]

Hi Paul
I use this with my Pro-Ject VC-E - it's doing a great job!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wet-Goat-ultimate-Audio-Anti-Static-Brush-Black/dp/B082DPZDHJ?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

That is my current weapon of choice for wet brushing. Mine is branded Tonar, but is clearly the same item. Highly recommended.

I have a Hunt EDA brush (which a few people think is the best of it's type), which is probably over 30 years old and still going strong. Unfortunately, they have been unobtanium for years, but this looks identical or similar and worth a punt for the money.

The Hunt EDA is superb, I love mine, but don’t ever get one wet! That will ruin it.

PS FWIW the currently available Chinese clones, whilst they look the same, they are not. They missed the whole point of the design and cut the carbon bristles flush with the pad. This stops the brush working with the ‘flick’ that sticks the dust to the pad the way the original Hunt EDA manual described. I had a long rant about this on a thread somewhere. Can’t remember where, but here’s the pic I took:

Original ‘80s UK made Hunt EDA left, new Chinese one right. They are still a perfectly decent dry brush in their own right, but the thing that made the Hunt EDA so much better than all the rest is lost.

 

[Ben&Ted]

I have ordered one of these to try.
I like their record cleaning machine.

HumminGuru I-Brush

 

[paulfromcamden]

Thanks all! Will invest in a wet goat.

 

[Thegreatroberto]

I have. Project as well as HG machine. I bought a goat hair brush off amazon to scub my vinyl when using the project. Works very well.

 

[cj66]

I have a Hunt EDA brush (which a few people think is the best of it's type), which is probably over 30 years old and still going strong. Unfortunately, they have been unobtanium for years, but this looks identical or similar and worth a punt for the money.

Edit: ooops, ignore me, I missed the RCM bit!

Analogue Studio Super Exstatic Record Cleaning Brush

Analogue Studio Antistatic Record Cleaning Brush Keep your records clean and dust free with the Analogue Studio carbon fibre and velvet pad cleaning brush. Simply rotate the record on the turntable and gently apply the carbon fibre brush for 2 to 3 revolutions, then press the pad down so it...

www.analogueseduction.net

Still have my Hunt, well two actually, god knows how old they are. That A.S. does indeed look like its equal, IIRC the price, allowing for inflation, is pretty similar as well.

On a side note, we purchased them off Veda back in the day. The rep. was affectionately known as "the bleeder from Veda" along with the quip, "thank goodness he doesn't work for Hunt"....