The ND-137G SD is an alternative needle (replacement needle) that performs identical to the original needles produced by the manufacturer for Sony record cartridges. This replacement needle is a "synthetic diamond needle" type. This is a generic model that plays a regular range of sound ranges, with a standard conical shape. General life is about 200 hours. The successor to SN.39-137 ND-137G YEL (4951586413707).