7提示选择二手音乐硬件是宝石,非垃圾

Buying brand new gear is lovely, but uncovering a gem from used, vintage music hardware can be even more satisfying. Here's 7 tips to help you evaluate good gear from lemons saving you money & time!  

尽管大多数唱片公司都重新创建所有的老式装备的这些日子里,唐

1. Make Sure it’s Legit...

当细读旧齿轮在任一旧货市场,典当行,有时甚至音乐商店,有一件事我一直期待在第一次是序列号是否仍然有问题的齿轮。通常,当序列号已被除去,它

现在,如果

You can use the scratched off serial number as bargaining leverage.

您可以使用刮掉序列号作为讨价还价的筹码。

2. Check Those Inputs and Outputs

无论什么样的工具,你

If possible, check the inputs and outputs.

如果可能的话,请检查输入和输出。

3. Internal Battery?

这是一个领域,你可以把东西给你的优势左右。尤其是,当你

4. Check those Keys! 

当你

现在,如果你碰上了明确,缺少键合成器,你可能仍然考虑购买,如果不是只为一个新的MIDI大脑。请记住,用MIDI,你不

Check those Keys!

检查这些键!

5. Missing Pot? No Worries!

Missing pots are easily replaced.

缺少的盆很容易被取代。

6. If you’re Not Sure, Resell!

很多帅哥只会囤积装备,因为它使他们的工作室看起来更大,并

如果您发现一件装备的,你知道你可以转身以更高的价格一个店,继续前进,抓住它。如果,你肯定知道,你会卖掉它。

7. Smoke-Free? 

无论是一件装备在一个无烟的环境下使用是一个大问题,对某些人。作为曾经的烟民,我还没有看到任何一件装备真的很吃亏在性能上,还是在规范运作,由于被暴露于香烟烟雾。但它

Want to get rid of cigarette resin? You can clean the pots and go through the insides.

想摆脱香烟树脂?你可以清理花盆并办理内侧。

Conclusion

有很多伟大的交易在那里。只要确保你把你的时间,使二手购物时。最大的错觉是,你

Sound Designer, Musician, Author... G.W. Childs has worn many hats. Beginning in the U.S. Army back in 1991, at the age of 18, G.W. began learning electronics, communications and then ultimately audio and video editing from the Department of Defense. Upon leaving the military G.W. went on to work for many exciting companies like Lu... Read More

Discussion

Stonzthro
Quick note on #1 - if, somehow, the person who the item was stolen from discovers you have it, they can take it from you (US law anyway) and you are left either trying to get your money from the real thief, or worse, having to prove YOU did not steal it. buying stolen gear is a terrible and risky idea that only rewards the thief.

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