Dealing with Static on LP palyback

Thanks for all the info.  I'm sure products in the $2000+ range work perfectly, but I would put that amount of money into a new tonearm first.  I'll check out Grove Glide and a carbon fiber tonearm brush and report back here..  

Just don’t confuse Gruv Glide with Groove Lube, which is a very different product. 

@spatialking I haven't read through this entire thread.  So, if this has been addressed by others, my apologies.

First things first.  Are all the electrical connections in good order (cart leads; TT wires; etc.)?

Secondly, Have you got your records stored in good quality anti-static sleeves (e.g.  MoFi inner & outer sleeves)?

Thirdly, what is your TT sitting on?

Fourthly, is your TT next to any piece of equipment that generates a high level of EMI (electromagnetic interference - e.g.  satellite TV receiver(s)?

Fifthly, I know there are those who think playing records with a dust cover in place is the spawn of Satan.  However, provided everything is set up properly and you have a good TT, properly fitting & substantial dust cover, etc., I haven't noticed any difference in sound quality with the dust cover closed.  As such, I would never play records without the dust cover down.  Dust is the enemy!

Lastly, do you have an use a record washing system?

Dust, such as it is present in a typical listening room, is the enemy of what? Considering that the LP is exposed for about 20 minutes per side.

I have a 100% solution to your problem

Look up HEX MAT MADE IN BUDAPEST.

These mats are not cheap but since  I’ve been using one I’ve had 0 static

Before it, my heavy rubber platter mat would come off with the record there was so

much static

good luck Willy-T