Benz Micro Glider Stylus protection

A stylus guard on a cartridge built like the Glider (and there are many others like it) is more of a danger than a safety benefit.  Installing and removing the stylus guard is perhaps the most dangerous act involved in using a cartridge.  In 45 years, I've only damaged one cartridge in handling, and that was because my fingernail caught on the cantilever when I was flipping the built in stylus guard out of the way. A detachable guard would be even more scary to put on and take off before playing LPs. IOW, I agree with Millercarbon.

I just put down the dust cover on my LP12. Wonderful protection for my Benz. 😂

Stylus Guards are a necessary evil, but detachable ones can be avoided.

If it is the most importance the Cartridge is protected and ultimately the Cantilever, a Simple Cover can be made that sits on the Plinth and covers over the end of the Wand, and Headshell.

It might not be an attractive device as a first design, but the security it offers to the Cartridge and fragile parts is the first consideration, ease of placing/removing is the second consideration, stability in use is the third consideration.

Once a device is in place and fit for purpose, a design and aesthetic can then be thought out for final version.

As already said, an Acrylic Lid for the TT, does alleviate 99% of the concerns that can develop.

The Link shows a device that can offer much of what is able to be achieved from a Acrylic Lid. These devices can be found in different colours and prices.

Thanks.

 I have a cover, it’s just a little nerve-racking handling the thing, especially with neuropathy (malaria meds 30 years ago). It’s not like a Colt 1911 sear I can drop and not worry about it bouncing off the bench onto the floor.

In my experience stylus guard protection can cause more problems, same as dusting off.

Nice to see you back @millercarbon.