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[ngower]

I highly recommend upgrading to the OOP Technics 6mm thick mat.
It dampens very well and also corrects a VTA deficiency. Two birds, one stone kind of thing.

It's impossible to find in decent shape, from my experience. I picked up a Herbies until I can find a NOS or like new 6mm Technics

 

[Slimwhit33]

Oooooooooo, the suspense of this deal is killlling me lol. I told him I could pick it up on Monday and he’s disappeared on me, its only been like 15 hours but I’m DYING OVER HERE.

Without payment he might be skeptical. He holds it all weekend then you don’t show and he wasted 3 days. Just a thought. If at all possible I’d go grab it today to ease his mind and your suspense.

 

[Kris]

I bought one from this guy on eBay. He was very responsive and got the exact sizes. He'll stain it whatever color you want. I got cherry to match my speakers at the time. When I looked him up again I see he's using my photo which is cool.

Custom Wood Turntable Bases, Cabinet, Box. Fits Technics SL-1200 & SL-1210 | eBay

Made from Solid Walnut except for the cross braces, they are MDF. Finished with Danish Oil. Table will sit flush. You may need to adjust the factory feet up or down on your unit.See pics they show how the turntable will look and sit.

www.ebay.com

 

[Angsty]

Without payment he might be skeptical. He holds it all weekend then you don’t show and he wasted 3 days. Just a thought. If at all possible I’d go grab it today to ease his mind and your suspense.

Or you could suggest a non-refundable deposit to hold it until Monday if logistically you can't do it earlier.

 

[Angsty]

It's impossible to find in decent shape, from my experience. I picked up a Herbies until I can find a NOS or like new 6mm Technics

How do you like the Herbie's mat? I've considered one for a Traveler.

 

[Jbraswell]

It's impossible to find in decent shape, from my experience. I picked up a Herbies until I can find a NOS or like new 6mm Technics

Looks like a good alternative.
Some people just stack a mat under the stock 3mm also.

 

[ngower]

How do you like the Herbie's mat? I've considered one for a Traveler.

It's fine. It's a little poorly cut but so is my Technics mat. I'd still like a 6mm Technics or similar (eyed the Oyaide BR-12 but I don't use a weight so kinda out of the picture

 

[Jbraswell]

I bought one from this guy on eBay. He was very responsive and got the exact sizes. He'll stain it whatever color you want. I got cherry to match my speakers at the time. When I looked him up again I see he's using my photo which is cool.

Custom Wood Turntable Bases, Cabinet, Box. Fits Technics SL-1200 & SL-1210 | eBay

Made from Solid Walnut except for the cross braces, they are MDF. Finished with Danish Oil. Table will sit flush. You may need to adjust the factory feet up or down on your unit.See pics they show how the turntable will look and sit.

www.ebay.com

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Beautiful work and a very reasonable price.

 

[Slimwhit33]

I bought one from this guy on eBay. He was very responsive and got the exact sizes. He'll stain it whatever color you want. I got cherry to match my speakers at the time. When I looked him up again I see he's using my photo which is cool.

Custom Wood Turntable Bases, Cabinet, Box. Fits Technics SL-1200 & SL-1210 | eBay

Made from Solid Walnut except for the cross braces, they are MDF. Finished with Danish Oil. Table will sit flush. You may need to adjust the factory feet up or down on your unit.See pics they show how the turntable will look and sit.

www.ebay.com

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Love that color! If I ever get another 1200, I’ll absolutely have one of these made. Changes the look completely.

 

[Ghost]

Or you could suggest a non-refundable deposit to hold it until Monday if logistically you can't do it earlier.

This is a great suggestion!

 

[Ghost]

Oh boy, we're in business. He gave me pick up options! Looks like I just have to pick a date/time and I'll be the proud owner of a 1200G and Hana ML! WOOOOOOOO

 

[Jbraswell]

Oh boy, we're in business. He gave me pick up options! Looks like I just have to pick a date/time and I'll be the proud owner of a 1200G and Hana ML! WOOOOOOOO

I saw the ad. MIJ unit. Very nice

 

[Ghost]

I saw the ad. MIJ unit. Very nice

You saw it eh, I'm afraid you've seen too much! Now I have to uhh...... *drags thumb across throat*

 

[Jbraswell]

You saw it eh, I'm afraid you've seen too much! Now I have to uhh...... *drags thumb across throat*

Ha. I don't need any more turntables. 3 is enough!

 

[Slimwhit33]

I saw the ad. MIJ unit. Very nice

Saw too…lol. Have a safe trip up there! Good luck and enjoy!

 

[Ghost]

Thanks for all the advice/suggestions over the last few days team. Going to try and pick it up on Sunday and spend my MLK day spinning records back to back lol. Will keep y'all posted!

P.S. he wants $4200 in cash, that's not weird right?

 

[mindhead1]

I bought one from this guy on eBay. He was very responsive and got the exact sizes. He'll stain it whatever color you want. I got cherry to match my speakers at the time. When I looked him up again I see he's using my photo which is cool.

Custom Wood Turntable Bases, Cabinet, Box. Fits Technics SL-1200 & SL-1210 | eBay

Made from Solid Walnut except for the cross braces, they are MDF. Finished with Danish Oil. Table will sit flush. You may need to adjust the factory feet up or down on your unit.See pics they show how the turntable will look and sit.

www.ebay.com

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That looks really good. Takes the edge off of the DJ look I dislike about the 1200G.

Might have to reconsider my thinking on that.

 

[mindhead1]

Thanks for all the advice/suggestions over the last few days team. Going to try and pick it up on Sunday and spend my MLK day spinning records back to back lol. Will keep y'all posted!

P.S. he wants $4200 in cash, that's not weird right?

Does he have any kind of history selling audio equipment that you can track down?

I don’t like to be suspicious, but you gotta be careful doing something like this with all that cash.

 

[Ghost]

Does he have any kind of history selling audio equipment that you can track down?

I don’t like to be suspicious, but you gotta be careful doing something like this with all that cash.

Looks like he has three other pieces up for sale and has one marked as sold from the last few months. His story is he's selling all of his analog equipment as he always just ends up listening to his DAC/Streamer system. That tracks with all the gear he has for sale.

 

[Angsty]

Thanks for all the advice/suggestions over the last few days team. Going to try and pick it up on Sunday and spend my MLK day spinning records back to back lol. Will keep y'all posted!

P.S. he wants $4200 in cash, that's not weird right?

Cash app, I hope.