Customizing and Upgrading Technics SL-1200 Turntables
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- čas přidán 22. 12. 2015
- Though discontinued five years ago, many DJs will use the Technics SL-1200MK2 turntable for years to come. However, in addition to maintenance, some folks will want to customize and upgrade their decks. In this week's episode of "Tips & Tricks," Mojaxx looks at some of the most popular options, from straight tonearms to custom paint jobs.
The websites mentioned in this video:
www.1200plates.com
www.djhenraycustoms.com
www.djsdreamcustoms.com
www.isonoe.com
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I have two 1210 mk 2 in mint condition. Purchased together in 2001 with close matching serial numbers. I've looked after them very well. God bless Technics and drum n bass!
I still have my Technics 1200 MK2 from when I was a DJ in the late 90's and now it is setup in my office connected to a pre amp and Sonos Controller. I get to relax and listen to some classic vinyl. I miss my days at Rent-A-DJ. Those were some amazing days!
The most amazing piece of machinery in DJ culture history. Your selling yourself short if you don't own a pair of these.
And best if left as is. Not this Pimp My Decks shit...
i bought today the 1210 mk 2, im so excited
I started Djing on a set of Gemini BD-10 belt drive turntables. It was so hard to mix on, but I got a set of Technics 1200 MK2 a year later. They were used but it was one of the coolest parts on my life feeling how smooth the platter was and being able to finally back cue. Such a defining moment in my life. I got a brand new set in I think it was in 2002 (1210M3D's) I still use them today! I did add some custom LED lights, they look great!
viperfrank's tutorials are the business! I've been following him since 2012. I wish he would upload more regularly though!
+Uriel agree! viperfrank is the man with it comes to maintaina a 1200
thumbs up for Viper Frank, excellent tutorials for 1200 repairs
Rewatching this video today just made me love my 1200s even more. Still going strong! 🔥
Great video and it's great that you mentioned viperfrank. I restored a couple of MK2s recently and I couldn't have done it without him. Maybe I could have but not nearly as well.
Long live the Technics SL 1200 MK2. Copied but never beaten!
Awesome! I love them! I had the original 1500s purchased in 1978, before I upgraded in the 2000s.
technics 1200 my turntable in 1983-85 and some nights in 1980/81.... in a Disco as a DJ. LOVE IT!!!
i bought my 1200's new back in 1987 and they are still in immaculate condition and working perfect
That's about the time I bought mine and still have them. Will never part with them.
My mom bought me my first pair in 1989 on my 18th birthday because she said she saw something in me when I was mixing freestyle on my pos Gemini turntables. And she was absolutely right because even tho my career was a nyc firefighter for 22 years I also ran my own DJ business. Once she bought me those decks and at that time they were only $300 brand new each. She invested money into something that she saw that I was passionate about and once I had those turntables in my room it was ON!!!!
I stopped going out every night. We lived in Brooklyn ny and instead of hanging out on the steps outside I stayed in my room all night just mixing different beats together to see what works and what didn’t. I took all my grandparents classical records out from the basement and I would listen all through these songs to find that beat that would produce a sick ass scratch or a cut. I mastered these turntables like the instruments they are. When I did go out to clubs it was mostly for research to see what works and what didn’t. And I’m telling all y’all young people hard work all pays off because I never not had a DJ gig on my days off it would either be a private party, wedding, fdny nypd parties or just because I had a lot of friends from work who had a piece of a club and if I was needed I would always take the work. I was dependable and loyal. And in nyc in the late 80s to 2015 when I hung up my headphones and moved to Florida. Loyalty and dependability buys you a lot of work as a DJ in a big city like nyc. I still own all 4 or my turntables. I have the 2 1200mk2 that my mom Rip bought me and I bought those technics 1210 m5g grandmaster turntables when they came out and I used mostly them along with my pioneer cdj 2000s. And in my last year I bought a pair of pioneer plx 1000s and I kid y’all not both tone arm bearings completely broke loose within a few months of owning them. And I was not beating on them at all. Pioneer fixed them under warranty and I sold them as soon as I got them back. Total junk compared to my 1200s. I had to replace many sets of AV cables and I had to replace one tone arm on one of my 1989 1200s because the bearings broke out after 25 years of running them every weekend. My 4 1200s and my pioneer DJM 2000 mixer and my vinyl records are the only DJ equipment I still have because every once and a while I get the urge to set everything up and just start spinning in my living room. Plus if any family or friends want me to spin at a party I’ll volunteer my time. I’m still downloading music and I still keep me library current with the DJ pools. But anyway I felt I had to share my feelings on how these turntables changed my life and once my mom invested in me my life changed for the better. Best of luck to you new DJs. It’s a great tool to learn to beat match by ear. But if you are new to the craft the there is nothing wrong with using the sync button as a tool to help train your brain to listen for and count the beats, bars, and phrases.
Bought my MK2’s brand new in 2005, never getting rid of them! Still work perfectly and since they’re in flight cases they still have that ‘new technics smell’ 😁😁
DJ Tech12zz holy god, who the hell is gonna read that fucking novel of a comment!? 😂😂
@@Rusty_trombone62 Great read, much respect.
Great video. We have "DJ Henry" like you mentioned & "Pimp my Turntables" here in the States. Pimp my turntables actually did my decks along with Jazzy Jeff's decks. Amazing work. Henry does excellent work as well. Both company's are great. I recommend them both. :))
My 1200 MK2’s are 40 years old. I’ve just got them back off my son who had them for about 10 years but he’d stopped using them. As I’ve decided to do a vinyl gig next month I got them back.
The tonearm height adjuster was stuck on both decks, so after some CZcams research I discovered it’s not a unique issue and how to fix it.
As it involved opening them up I also decided to change the RCA cables and internally ground them. I’ve totally fallen back in love them and think I might even go down the DVS or Phase route now.
2023, still Dope, I just recently decided that of all the controllers I’ve ever used, none has been more fun than my 1200’s. Currently resurrecting them. 🙌😎🖤
This is an excellent review/advice video. I've been on the fence about rehabbing my 1210 for some time now. It still 'works' but took a beating in an interesting world shipping tour. Anyhow I haven't found a definitive resource on rehabbing tables. Thanks
Great video!!! Love the new deck. But it's more like 39 years. I've had mine since 87 and they were well known back then in America. I think mk2 came out in 1978.
I got my first 1200 MK2 from my Dad. It's one of my most precious items. Really thinking about getting it upgraded and pimped out.
DJ Henray live within miles of me and his work is wonderful. Love my tables. :D
Hey mate, great video as always. Even with the straight tonearm your records will not be more prone to groove wear due to increased tracking force. When records transitioned to being pressed from shellac to vinyl, the ideal tracking force at the time for vinyl was 6 grams! Cheers
I can 100% vouch for DJ Henray's work...he is a true professional and passionate about his work. I sent my original MK2s from 1979 out to him and he did a masterful job on them
He custom mine ...and my time code Vs
Lisa Bodine where can I see your decks? I sent a turntable to Henray over the weekend.
@@rashodlewis2918
Who is Henray ?
Beautiful colors it came out nice🔥🔥🔥🔥 like that straight arm
Bought a brand new pair of SL1200 Mk2s in 1990 for my 16th birthday(or was it 1991 and my 17th?!) , £330 each - still got them, never been serviced, never replaced as much as a light on them - until this week when the RCA connector gave up on the right channel on one of them. Just watched a couple of vids on replacing the RCA, looks easy enough, soldering iron and upgraded TCI RCA connects ordered…
show, sou fã das SL 1200 MK2. tenho um par.
Gorgeous Turntable! I Love it 😍
I really like the RCA & dicer mod! If I didn't just get the DJM-S9 I definitely would have done that
Just caught your channel and wow! Thank you for doing this for us my friend!! :-D
Sincerely,
Ian.
how about a review on Technics SL 1200 Mk3d? thank you
I have an Ion bluetooth turtable and it works granted it don't has a lot of the features but its still awesome and sound great .
Hi Guys. Great video. Im using straight tone arms on my Numark ttx usb with qbert ortonfon concordes. Are you saying these cant be used. I seem to have no problems with them.. Any definitive advice would be great. Thanks
Loved this, thank you so much!
DJ Henray is the best hands down
This is so, interesting to see how technology has come in a way that bedroom DJs have , become interior designers,from having a black & gold SL 1200s,were you can Ingrave your name,Vastex with sliver plated 10"mixers in all coloures & some plastic ones where available at the time & not forgetting the PCM-400with gold finish & the one you have in the back ground & also the there blue range with silver EQs a few years ago,I rembember order caps for Gemini,because Genini brought out a green mixer call the Executioner at the time so,I some caps of that too custom my mixer Red for the tops,blue bass,green for treble, ,gray for the min & max. & orange & gray for send & return this was so many years ago,in which I still have to with day. I could also go on to boost a few good memoires & few laughs along way about, being a bit consivitive back then,don't get me wrong I love design in every way these coolercaps are ideal right now.When I saw the faders I thought Licorice Allsorts,but also I rembember the HW International mix from back in day; I also remember reading the Ebony magazine it featured George Bensons brother who was a DJ & he was using a PMX 9000 the PMX 9000 I rember saw,was black & white ,but Georges brother had red,blue,green, I'm not to sure,it was along time ago. I leant some that mag, & never saw it again
scrubby pads also work under the feet. or foam from furniture.
Amazing video!
I have an all white DJ Henry - love it.
Brilliant video!
Although the concept for customizing a 1200 is kind of cool. Nothing beats the OEM look. Wheather all black or the famous grey/black.
*whether
Can’t agree more, pimping a 1200 is heresy!
@@QS-si3cq *cork it
They lose value when you change the original look of the turntable.
Nice One!
Beautifully inspiring
I have been using my black 1210's with Rane TTM56 mixer for 15 years but finally want to go Serato. Can you just get an upgraded mixer and still use the old 1210's with control vinyl? Thank You
DJ Henray Customs! All Dae.
How did that paint on the rubber bottom hold up? I'm thinking about getting it done but won't if it cracks.
Red/white Technics look hella sweet!
Anyone know where you can get this done in Canada? Preferably Toronto.
Love this, I've been meaning to upgrade mine but I live in Canada and shipping is going to be a nightmare
+DJ Keo depending on what u want done there's a few folks around canada that do customizations.... ;)
The Dj City technics sl-1200 is very very nice......😍
Nice nod to a masterpiece of engineering.. if you don’t own one or the 1210 version you are missing out :) will the PLX be around as long ?? I doubt it
I love them so much. I have 4 now :). 2 custom. 2 original. all 12,10`s
Hi mojaxx, deck plate is dope, but it cause we cannot use deckcover or decksaver after that.
Do you know how amazing this would look with white strobes! Oh that would look nice, i think the customisation is very nice
Does anybody know the name of the song in the background I wanna get it pressed on vinyl
Ok I need a little bit of help? So I have a Mixars LTA turntable that has a straight arm, now I’ve been told that if I use a normal turntable head shell I could damage my records, would this head shell made for straight arms prevent that from happening?
Like to know the total cost to customize these decks. & Who did the work... beautiful finished product! 👍!
Beautiful.
My 1200s are 30 years old and are in immaculate condition.
mine aren't
I bought my pair of 1200MK2's in 1993 and they still look brand new and everything works. I paid $750 for the pair. I never had a problem or had them serviced. This is my second pair. I bought my first pair in 1989 and they were stolen in 1993. I've had a pair for 31 years.
Question in regards to self grounding...
I take it they haven't grounded them via the rca grounding or have they?
The rca ground mod where the earth is bridged to the rca on the pcb ISN'T a good idea. They're not a common ground and essentially your introducing noise to the signal and are more likely to have ground loop issues.
If they haven't bridged the rca ground I'd like to know how it has been done :)
what's your view on the quartz lock removal mod?
I removed the pitch click years ago, but was not brave enough to disable the quartz lock, however I still find "fighting the quartz" around zero very annoying.
BUY TECHNICHS 1210- MD3 ( They do not have that issue. )
Where do you make such a customised colourful turntable on Technics ?
Here in 2022 Ive went for Faceplates for my 1210's, time for a new look!
AMAZING !!!! LOVE IT ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰
I wonder if I could replace the tone arm with a carbon fiber arrow shaft.
Love this Channel Great Content #Cheers #OneLove
That was great!!!
You rooted them.
I love the gold cover where could I find them guitar center? please let me know I want to spice up my 1200s I have since 2009 which I brought used for $200 a piece and you can't get any cheaper then that can you? thank you for reading please let me know OK?
No... I JUST purchased a pair for $200 each. I'm having them powder coated right now.
pretty awesome
do they also fix 1210s when they customise?
Sir, did you customize your
Technics turntable?
I want to custom my Gemini PDT 6000 turntables. I need someone in the US to get this done.
Sick!!!! But Amazing.....definitely !
What paint did you use to paint it
Whole bunch of crazy I don't have time for lol best line ever
Queria fazer na minha mas aqui no Brasil ainda não vi.
Linda da hora
These guys in Argentina make them better than 1200 plates or Rework !!
Chek it out :
czcams.com/video/1RxmUe-617s/video.html
They are damn near indestructible, my original mk2s are still in use by a friend and they around 30 years old now.
Great vid Brotha and i confirm @viperfrank as a huge help to maintain my decks :) he made really great detailed vids ! :) shouts to you and him !
what was the price of two turntables.
Mine will be 19 years old this year and I've never had to replace even a target bulb on either
Still going strong Andy? 💪
Ps, happy 20th birthday to your children they're all grown up.
@@CrashTestSkater ones good the other one married a loser and caught herpes but their grown up now and I cant get involved
@@MrAndyS they'll come running back to daddy, it can only end in tearz.
Can you send it from Las Vegas NV USA
If I had money to throw away I would definitely. But I enjoy the authentic feel of them.
Hi I’m buying a set of technics but the person I’m buying them off has painted them white but it’s a bad job is there any way of getting the paint off to get back to the original paint
m.czcams.com/video/CDYgjwdQ55s/video.html
Zangief in the house!! Yes!!
“Let’s pour some out for our dead homies” 😂 I love that! 🙏
Build quality of the old days is rare now. All my technics equipment from the early 90s (some older) works perfectly today.
I realise that a lot of sites/reviewers say that Panasonic made the Technics SL-1200 but isn't it meant to be the Matsushita Corp? I worked for Philips in the 00's to the 20's and I was always aware that Matsushita (Pronounced Matsushta by CEO's when giving presentations🤣) were the manufacturer, with Panasonic and Technics coming under their wing
Sandstone/wet sand/platter dots! Jus saying. Clean aluminum look after painting
Aj Smith yeah that’s looks amateurish not having them exposed
PLEASE HELP
I have 2 SL 1200s mk2 s and have owned them since about 1995.
One of them started acting up- the plate would go back and forth and so I left it with a “reputable” audio company.
They said I needed to replace the board, and after 4 years they finally got the part and did the job.
Now I’m testing the turntable at home, and all audio coming from it is distorting at the lower ends, like it was playing through a ripped speaker.
I’ve balanced the arm and set the anti skate as described by the manuals and it’s made no difference.
I’ve swapped cartridges and styli (which work fine on the other 1200) and nothing helps.
The RCA cables are new from the board installation, so I don’t think it’s those, any other advice or ideas MUCH APPRECIATED
❤️🔥
I have a SL-1200MK6-S! :)
where do you get the gold covers?
Hey, the golds are sold here: rework-dj.com
Let's all welcome the new 1200GAE😉
+JAY G I wonder if the MK2s will outlive the GAEs!
+Pedro Silva It should with that price😜😂
I've had my pair since 91, only had to replace a pitch fader and a chip that failed on one of the tonearm. (Had them internally grounded as well)Looking to replace my stock tonearms in the future. Can you let us know if there is a difference in sound quality with the straight tone arm, as compared to the stock ones when playing real vinyl? I'm really open to straight tone arms with my 1200s. I still play live vinyl on occasion. Props on your modded 1200s...straight up awesomeness!
I'll be sure to report back on that at some point, for sure.
+MojaxxVDJ sweet thanks again! Happy holidays
+MojaxxVDJ Well if the sound is different your going to have to get your deck done as well.
Dude, how much money are we talking for a mod from djsdreamcustoms? Do they service at the same time?
This! This is what I need to know - a ballpark figure would do depending on the initial state of the turntables, then a price for paint job, a price for detachable rca and grounding, price for dicers etc. Surely someone can give me a figure considering it's a simple job in comparison to others I've seen. Everyone I've asked has ummed and ahhhed but simply couldn't give me a figure and I'm not packing my 1200s to anyone until then. Am I supposed to let them demand a ridiculous ransom once they're in possession of them? No way Senhor Jose or whatever your names are - shame because I'm looking to get some work done on mine, they're in perfect working order but want to treat them for Christmas :)
Peace
Viper frank is a legend.
My Mk2 is 33 years old and still in perfect working condition....
+1 for Viper Frank
Muito legal choll
Need to angle the cart on a straight arm for playback on real vinyl. (You can get angled headshells if you want.) Straight arms with straight carts and sphericals come about for scratch. If the cart is not angled = tracking distortion, channel imbalance and record wear... not major concerns on scratch mixes but sampling, archiving or basic blending, not the best.
How much did you pay?
is there anyone in the uk that do these mods?
Hey Danny, we have a few options here: rework-dj.com
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