No you wont see it on sale as once it's bonded that's it.
Not sure how much they are now.
I paid about £80ish if I remember but that was when Dave of MCRU acted as a supplier here in the UK.
Mike New might confirm cost if he see's this.
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Hi Robert,
I do not have any Base Plates in stock and I am reluctant to make just the one off.
As we all know, interest in upgrades for the SL1200 has now all but ended.
If there were more than one person wanting a base plate then I would consider providing them
The price would be $385.00
With Mike not making these anymore has anyone got the plate measurements etc as I will see if a local metal fabricator can make me one.
Anyone ? This is the last piece of the jigsaw people so its important:lol::lol::lol:
If you get one made do not use the self tap long screws. As these could snap like carrots if you try to
screw them into steel. Use threaded 1/8 Whit bolts or UNF.
I have looked around my large workshop but it seems that I do not even have an old one laying around.
I would be willing to make up 5 if you can find any takers.
Hi Mick
Firstly the cost for 5 off Base Plates would be $385.00 inc postage (They are heavy!!)
"Coming out of retirement" That would still be possible after all I am only 78.
However having enough buyers for my Upgrades is the single problem.
I have only had three enquiries for my Bearing in the last year and for one platter.
Sadly not sufficient to be engaged in production at a commercial level.
Mike I fully understand at 78 yrs young:D. You cant make odd ones now and again but I appreciate your offer if I can get another 4 people. The 1210 is still very popular but most people are happy to buy and home DJ the 1210 and are not bothered about making the turntable better. It looks like only a select few. Anyway thanks again for all your efforts over the years and supporting the evolution of turntables:) Your bearing and ETP platter are well worth the time and money as they have transformed the turntable.
Anyway fingers crossed I find another 4 people.
Maybe the SL1200 wheel will rotate again and there will be a resurgence in interest for my upgrades to transform the
SL1200 into a truly excellent TT for a new generation of audio enthusiasts.
However it seems from what I read in the media that Vynal has now peaked out.
The immediacy of online digital for the new generation has transcended every other medium.
I will have one if you decided to make in the future. thanks