Stylus For Gauge - Do I really need one?

It just seems like such a huge investment ($400) for something you might only use once or twice.

Any creative(read cheap) alternatives??

pawlowski613208-15-2006 9:36pm

bdgregory Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,726 posts 08-15-2006 at 11:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I paid <$20 for mine. It's a Shure. It's still not clear to me how knowing my VTF to .001g will make my setup better.