Do you guys enjoy using “seasoned” gear that has been warned in, or do you enjoy mixing on factory fresh equipment?
I know it sounds weird. But the other day I noticed the paint on the crossfader knob on my vci-100 has warn down to the plastic. To me that tells It’s been used and loved. The same thing is true about a ghetto sl-1200mk2 I’ve used once years ago. I remember it had an empty hole in place of the stylus lamp, the power switch cover was missing revealing the 4 red strobe leds, the paint was scratched and faded, and the pitch fader knob was wrapped electrical tape. But despite all of the shortcomings it just felt right. I remember the pitch was still true, tracking was fine, and the fader was silky smooth. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t trade it for one of my 1200s, but i thought it was amazing.
Now do you love “breaking in” gear, or keeping it fresh?
Once i move house, I will get my 1210’s out and take a picture they have been with me for 22 years since i was 16 and boy they have been truly battered at blues parties clubs you name it, not been touched in 12 years mind lol.
probably even have the original music power slipmats if anyone is old enough to remember those two shops in London!
since i was 16 and boy they have been truly battered at blues parties clubs you name it, not been touched in 12 years mind lol.