Hi, you don't mention type of cartridge you will be using. If it is MC you don't have to worry about capacitance. If you will be playing with a MM/MI it may be worthy to have a capable meter for the tool box.
Here is a cheap example which I don't have any experience with but looks like it would do the job.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Digital-Capacitance-Voltmeter-Test-Meter-Multimeter-/320547379334?pt=2_Way_Radios_FRS&hash=item4aa21cd886
This is the one I use which also allows measurements of resistance and inductance (LCR meter). Nice meter that will last for years to come.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BK-Precision-LCR-meter-3-digit-LCD-handheld-875A-/260602942047?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cad25525f
As noted in post above you measure between ground and hot with the cables disconnected from everything but the capacitance meter.
Brad
Here is a cheap example which I don't have any experience with but looks like it would do the job.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Digital-Capacitance-Voltmeter-Test-Meter-Multimeter-/320547379334?pt=2_Way_Radios_FRS&hash=item4aa21cd886
This is the one I use which also allows measurements of resistance and inductance (LCR meter). Nice meter that will last for years to come.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BK-Precision-LCR-meter-3-digit-LCD-handheld-875A-/260602942047?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cad25525f
As noted in post above you measure between ground and hot with the cables disconnected from everything but the capacitance meter.
Brad