Stands & Truss Stan 12 Stand

Advantages: Strong fast motor, quick start-up, lastability.
Disadvantages: Price.

...What can i say a truly amazing turntable that can stand up to a lot of abuse given from the top dj's of today. I have owned my technics sl 12-10s for 5 years now and not a single thing has gone wrong, they have excellent build quality. I would personally say that the strongest part is the diecast rubber base that absorbs the pressure particularly when some dj's stand on top of them which I have seen. Not many other turntables in the world stand up to these but there are a few top manufactures that make the equivalent. Perhaps not the cheapest decks in the world but their worth every penny and once you have them they will last a lifetime. So if your a top dj or a dj starting out that is serious about mixing/ scratching or beat juggling these are the answer.... Read review

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Advantages: Well balanced tone,
Disadvantages: Prone to scratches

.... I think most people of most ages would find this a comfortable fit, though perhaps young children would struggle with the size of neck. There are twenty frets (which is quite standard for an acoustic of this style) but I've never really been able to use anything beyond the 15th fret comfortably. It is of a medium body size and I find when sitting down it is comfortable and rests easily upon the leg. Reaching over the body when sitting can be a little difficult at times because of the thickness of the body, but I wouldn't say it is excessively uncomfortable. Anyone used to an electric guitar might find it a little disorienting at first, but given time I think most people would be able to find a comfortable position for themselves. I've also found this is only really an issue for me if I'm sitting down, once standing the position of my... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent Value - Great sounding Kit
Disadvantages: Hardware is a little flimsy

...I bought a Mapex Mars kit some time ago now, and I can honestly say I'm very pleased that I did. I bought the kit about 10 years ago, when Mapex was a virtually unknown manufacturer of kits, which meant that I bought the kit for a bargain £500. Shortly afterwards, Matt Sorum, of then Guns & Roses fame began to endorse the Mapex Saturn kit and prices went up somewhat. The kit is a standard rock five piece - 22" Bass, 14" snare and three tom-toms - 12",13" & 16". Also included were a hi-hat stand, snare stand, bass pedal, a straight cymbal stand and a boom cymbal stand. When I bought mine, it was only available in one colour - bright red, but I'm lead to believe they can now be bought in a variety of colours. All of the hardware connects externally to the drums, which means no loss of sound quality due to the intrusion of a big piece... Read review

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