Styluses also form a treasured part of Lin's collection. He explains that they can be made from diamond, ceramic, metal or bamboo. Bamboo styluses were used towards the end of World War II when other materials were scarce. Though less durable, they tend to scratch the records less.
唱針也是林本博的寶貝收藏，他如數家珍：唱針的材質分為鑽石、陶瓷、鋼製和竹製，竹製唱針是在二次大戰末期，物資匱乏下的替代品，雖然不耐用，但比較不會刮傷唱片。