Buying A 1000...Help Pleez

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Buying A 1000...Help Pleez

By C'A Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:52 pm
I been makin beats for a while now with pro tools and triton, but im way past sick of computers. im about ready to break the pocket book and get an mp 1000. my question is should i get it brand new or should I feel safe
getin used one on ebay...Cuzz i always hear people talkin about pads 1 and 2 and so on goin out and just other probs. If i do get one off ebay and its a pad where could i go get it fixed and how much..hope it dosen't sound lyke a stupid question but i just wanna know what getin in to with my money..And yea this will be my first mp...
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By Lampdog Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:14 pm
Craigslist is also a good place to find stuf in your area cause then u could go and check it out for yourself.

Nothing wrong with second hand stuff, it depends on your budget also.
New has the warranty with it though which sways MANY decisions.

i've always bought new stuff cause I didn't want to take chances. but I've know people to get thrid and fourth hand stuff and it works perfectly.
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By beyondhope1 Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:28 pm
Yeah Dude, my warrenty ended june. Sucks. But the only prob I had was CF card at first damn sandisks but that was fixed in a OS update, got to love those updates.
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Re: Buying A 1000...Help Pleez

By solah Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:17 pm
C'A wrote:I been makin beats for a while now with pro tools and triton, but im way past sick of computers. im about ready to break the pocket book and get an mp 1000. my question is should i get it brand new or should I feel safe
getin used one on ebay...Cuzz i always hear people talkin about pads 1 and 2 and so on goin out and just other probs. If i do get one off ebay and its a pad where could i go get it fixed and how much..hope it dosen't sound lyke a stupid question but i just wanna know what getin in to with my money..And yea this will be my first mp...


my mpc had a previous owner and my 1,2 basicly the 4 bottom left pads are not sensitive at all, i have to hit them hard to get a response. But its the sacrafice i pay for a mpc 1000 for 400 bills. The less you pay the more you have to work. there is no downside wether you paid 1600 or 400 it all matters how you utilize it and your commitment. ;) can ya dig it? there are dealers in california who can build you an MPC from spare parts for about 600 and your guranteed (i dunno how to spell it) a fully functioning mpc 1000 for 600 dollors. Now this is in LA pasadena to be exact. but any investment new or old pc doesnt matter becuase its a legendary machine man.

NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!!!!!! BELIEVE ME ONCE YOU GET THE MPC NO MATTER WHICH ONE IT IS, IT WAS WORTH EVERY FRACTION OF THE CENT!!!!!!!!

mpc1000 deal

By masterbeater Fri Nov 04, 2005 11:55 pm
VST has 'em for $850 plus extended warranty, a carry case, and a hat!
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By Lampdog Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:29 am
gotta get that hat.....
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Re: mpc1000 deal

By studio hermit Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:40 am
masterbeater wrote:VST has 'em for $850 plus extended warranty, a carry case, and a hat!


yup yup, i called them today and they told me that, i wonder if guitar center will price match.
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By distortedtekno Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:44 am
Damn! You can't beat a deal like that!

As for buying gear brand new, I'd have to agree with Lamp. Unless it's vintage or no longer in stock, I'd rather spend more to know that I have a full warranty with no hidden surprises.
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Re: mpc1000 deal

By distortedtekno Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:47 am
studio hermit wrote:
masterbeater wrote:VST has 'em for $850 plus extended warranty, a carry case, and a hat!


yup yup, i called them today and they told me that, i wonder if guitar center will price match.

Yeah, GC WILL pricematch it. You need an ad to print and bring with you. I did this last year when I saw the 1k on novamusik for $859. GC sold it to me for exactly $859 total. No problem!
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By Antonym Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:49 am
does gc pricematch everything? or just higher end stuff?
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By distortedtekno Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:49 am
Antonym wrote:does gc pricematch everything? or just higher end stuff?

Everything! :D
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Re: mpc1000 deal

By studio hermit Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:50 am
distortedtekno wrote:
studio hermit wrote:
masterbeater wrote:VST has 'em for $850 plus extended warranty, a carry case, and a hat!


yup yup, i called them today and they told me that, i wonder if guitar center will price match.

Yeah, GC WILL pricematch it. You need an ad to print and bring with you. I did this last year when I saw the 1k on novamusik for $859. GC sold it to me for exactly $859 total. No problem!


yo but they dont have it on paper, would it work if gc called them.
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Re: mpc1000 deal

By distortedtekno Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:53 am
studio hermit wrote:
distortedtekno wrote:
studio hermit wrote:
masterbeater wrote:VST has 'em for $850 plus extended warranty, a carry case, and a hat!


yup yup, i called them today and they told me that, i wonder if guitar center will price match.

Yeah, GC WILL pricematch it. You need an ad to print and bring with you. I did this last year when I saw the 1k on novamusik for $859. GC sold it to me for exactly $859 total. No problem!


yo but they dont have it on paper, would it work if gc called them.

I'm not sure. I doubt it. However, the next cheapest 1k would still be at novamusik. http://www.novamusik.com/search.aspx?type=Manufacturer&keyword=70
Just print that page and bring it to GC.
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Re: mpc1000 deal

By studio hermit Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:56 am
distortedtekno wrote:
studio hermit wrote:
distortedtekno wrote:
studio hermit wrote:
masterbeater wrote:VST has 'em for $850 plus extended warranty, a carry case, and a hat!


yup yup, i called them today and they told me that, i wonder if guitar center will price match.

Yeah, GC WILL pricematch it. You need an ad to print and bring with you. I did this last year when I saw the 1k on novamusik for $859. GC sold it to me for exactly $859 total. No problem!


yo but they dont have it on paper, would it work if gc called them.

I'm not sure. I doubt it. However, the next cheapest 1k would still be at novamusik. http://www.novamusik.com/search.aspx?type=Manufacturer&keyword=70

well i'm from cali so it's no problem going to pasadena, but i just moved from long beach to palmdale so it would be a 2 hour drive wich is alot longer then it used to be.
Just print that page and bring it to GC.
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By distortedtekno Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:08 am
Do you have a Sam Ash that's closer to you? If so, give them a call and see if they will pricematch online ads.
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