ODE TO THE 1200'S......

The 1200's are a staple in the hip hop culture. Every DJ remembers when they got their first set of 12's. I got mine on Fordham Road in 1986. I swear I did not leave the house for like 3 months once I got them! lol Before that I was using my dad's Marantz turntable which he did not really appreciate. I still have the same 12's from back then and they STILL work perfect to this day. Below is an entry from Wikipedia on the history of the 1200's. Check it out.

The Technics SL-1200 is a series of turntables manufactured since October 1972 by Matsushita under the brand name of Technics. Originally released as a high fidelity consumer record player, it quickly became adopted among radio and club disc jockeys. Since its release in 1978, SL-1200MK2 and its successors have been the most common turntable for DJing and scratching. The MK2 presented several improvements, including to the motor and casing. Since 1972, more than 3 million units have been sold. It is widely regarded as one of the most durable and reliable turntables ever produced. Many of the models manufactured in the '70s are still in heavy use. Rappers have referred to the turntable as "1200", "Tee 12's", "Technics", "Tec 12" and "ones and twos".