Shure SFG-2 Stylus Force Gauge   (Sold - Singapore)

Vintage early SFG-2 (probably 1970s or early 80s), still perfectly operational. Includes original box, aged but intact, different printing from current production box.  Still trustworthy over cheap digital gauges.

"The Shure SFG-2 Stylus Tracking Force Gauge is the industry standard. This simple-to-use measuring device was developed to give listeners a way to insure against the problems caused by improper tracking force settings, which include mistracking, excessive record and tip wear, and poor sound reproduction.

This gauge is a highly accurate beam balance instrument designed to measure the actual downward force exerted by a stylus on a record over the range of 0.5 to 3.0 grams. Each gauge is individually calibrated, and displays readings in 0.05 gram increments in order to provide a precise measurement of stylus tracking force."

Since force is measured with the tonearm in its actual playing position, use without a record when measuring.  If with a felt mat that's too soft, replace with a record or layers of records to approximate very closely the height of the mat.

Read review by TNT-Audio.  There are some notes under Complaints section that are important to remember, regarding gently tapping of the cartridge.

Read more including User Guide at Shure website.

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