This classic Technics SL-1210Mk2 started out as a SL-1200MK2 (in really bad condition).
The faceplate restore : Sent to a panel beater to respray. They flattened it and did a layer of white as an undercoat. After that, 2 layers of metallic matt charcoal (as close as what we could get to original colour).
The tonearm base plate and swivel units just got a coat of the same charcoal.
After painting, off to the laser engraver. Gave them the files and position of logo's. Once laid out, the laser cut through the charcoal to expose the white undercoat, and presto, logo's back on.
The cleaning process : Basically stripped every part that could be stripped, gave them a good old cleaning, and re-assembled.
Replacement parts : The tonearm of the original 1200 was bent beyond repair so replaced that with a spare one that I had.
Initial Cost :
Deck - R2000
Paint - R600
Logo's - R200
Replacement Parts :
Technics 45 Adaptor (E.P. Adaptor) - R120
Technics Arm Rest Clip - R75
Technics Cue Lever Knob - R50
Technics Earth Ground Wire - R35
Technics Headshell (MK2) - R400
Shure M44-7 Cartridge - R1350
Technics Insulator Foot (4) - R1000
Technics Phono Cord Clamper - R20
Technics Phono Cord Spacer - R20
Technics Phono Cord W/Plug, 35V - R350
Technics Pitch Fader Decal (SL-1210) - R100
Technics Pitch Fader Felt Cloth - R25
Technics Pitch Fader Knob Felt - R25
Technics Power Knob - R300
Technics Rubber Mat - R400
Technics Stylus Illuminator Lamp - R100
So total after everything : R7170 (Damn, that went south quickly)
Still need to get a dust cover & hinges which is an extra R1100.
And all above is not including all the countless hours of labour that went into her.
But hey, now I have a near new Technics SL-1210MK2 :thumbs:
I still need to find some new female hinges for the dust cover cause these are pretty trashed.
The faceplate restore : Sent to a panel beater to respray. They flattened it and did a layer of white as an undercoat. After that, 2 layers of metallic matt charcoal (as close as what we could get to original colour).
The tonearm base plate and swivel units just got a coat of the same charcoal.
After painting, off to the laser engraver. Gave them the files and position of logo's. Once laid out, the laser cut through the charcoal to expose the white undercoat, and presto, logo's back on.
The cleaning process : Basically stripped every part that could be stripped, gave them a good old cleaning, and re-assembled.
Replacement parts : The tonearm of the original 1200 was bent beyond repair so replaced that with a spare one that I had.
Initial Cost :
Deck - R2000
Paint - R600
Logo's - R200
Replacement Parts :
Technics 45 Adaptor (E.P. Adaptor) - R120
Technics Arm Rest Clip - R75
Technics Cue Lever Knob - R50
Technics Earth Ground Wire - R35
Technics Headshell (MK2) - R400
Shure M44-7 Cartridge - R1350
Technics Insulator Foot (4) - R1000
Technics Phono Cord Clamper - R20
Technics Phono Cord Spacer - R20
Technics Phono Cord W/Plug, 35V - R350
Technics Pitch Fader Decal (SL-1210) - R100
Technics Pitch Fader Felt Cloth - R25
Technics Pitch Fader Knob Felt - R25
Technics Power Knob - R300
Technics Rubber Mat - R400
Technics Stylus Illuminator Lamp - R100
So total after everything : R7170 (Damn, that went south quickly)
Still need to get a dust cover & hinges which is an extra R1100.
And all above is not including all the countless hours of labour that went into her.
But hey, now I have a near new Technics SL-1210MK2 :thumbs:
I still need to find some new female hinges for the dust cover cause these are pretty trashed.
