Hi, folks--- got into this late, but George has ably explained it all. Just to answer the qustion about whether it's a ruby -- undoubtedly not, I'm sure it's just formed glass, "ruby colored" (they called it a "hard composition tip"). The one in the book belongs to me, and as for how it sounds---- considering the limitations of the Columbia small-diameter floaters, not bad! It has always siurprised me the diversity of what could be used as a "stylus mount" for a Columbia floater -- "cups," old ball point pen tops, percussion caps, etc.-- and still produce an acceptable sound. Best to all, Tim Fabrizio phonophan PO Box 747 Henrietta, NY 14467
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