1983 Technics MK2 Restoration By Techfics1200.com.au
Channel: Hangmad Media
Date: 2023-02-02

From 1979 most Hip Hop records that shaped the original OLD SCHOOL ERA, and classic DISCO records that helped shape the culture and "breaks 'n beats" phenomenon, would have been played in clubs on this version of the classic Technics SL-1200MK2 turntable. We had the pleasure of restoring our friend Neil's' Wheels-of-Steel, manufactured in March of 1983, and consist of the "first series" production components. Coincidentally, he purchased them off their only owner, an old School Radio Station. They now look refreshed like new, with a very happy owner.
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Visually, the easiest way to tell if it's the a "first production era" Technics 1200MK2 is the detail in the bracket for the tonearm pivot, the bracket has indents both sides around the circular outer bearing lock, and like most quality products from "the good old days", the materials used were performance based, with the design having more intricate details pleasing to the eye, not a product that's the result of cost-cutting decisions.
Earlier 1978-1983 MK2 production models have a different construction in the rubber base of the turntable. Initially these MK2 turntables were made with a base that was completely rubber, whereas the newer versions have 2 separate parts: rubber outside and a bakerite inlay.
Hinges for the dust cover are completely different, rubber base mounted.
This model was sold from 1979 until around 1983 has a large 4-inch-diameter (100 mm) plate where the RCA and ground wires enter the unit, while the newer version has a smaller 2-inch-diameter (51 mm) hole in the rubber where the RCA and ground enter.

Video published by Hangmad Productions
Music by: Dirtbox Kings - "Return To Dub Program" Blunted Stylus mix