anti-static record cleaning arm


I have seen these "dust bugs" on ebay and other iterations of the same. LP gear has an "anti-static record cleaning arm."

Have not seen any discussion of these devices in this forum and am wondering if they have any benefit. The prices are certainly cheap enough for a try.

thanks
dmgrant1
Any you find on eBay are at least 20 years old, and more likely 30 years old!!!!!!!!
I had one (as a young teen) in 1965... I would not use one today, as I actually clean my records.
(If you have dusty records.. and do not want to clean them... and they are full of cat-hair, then by all means get one.
I used the Decca carbon fibre brush of that type years ago. It did catch dust before it could get to the stylus. I could never verify the claims made for it that it took static electricity away from the record through the ground wire provided tough. I'm certain purists and others affected by audio nervosa could very well be of the opinion that it affects speed stability, but I seriously doubt that a lightweight brush used with any decent turntable would cause such a problem.

I would stay away from cheaply made brushes of this type or anything that has a plush roller or looks to be too massive.