how to change the pitch fader on a technics 1200/1210 turntable part 2

this is a video showing you how you can change the pitch fader on a technics SL 1200/1210 turntable.
just as an experiment I went to a audio repair shop to see how much they would charge for this and i got quoted 55 quid thats about 80 $ I think, considering that a new pitch fader cost 15 quid that's a rip-off so hopefully you should be able to watch this video and give it a go yourself, its not rocket science and doesn't require any special tools despite what the shop will have you believe.
WARNING ALWAYS UNPLUG THE TURNTABLE FROM THE MAINS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY SERVICING OR REPAIRS INSIDE THE TURNTABLE.
INFORMATION.
The website I got the pitch fader from is no longer stocking and the part is discontinued havent got a clue why but hers another site that I know sells the part a its a good one I bought stuff off here before:
www.htfr.com/more-info/MR44103
This is the link for the video that goes into detail about taking the screws out of the bottom of the turntable this bit you want is at about 3:18
• replacing audio cables...
Depending on the wattage of your soldering iron depends on how long you will have to hold the tip on the connection before the solder melts, for example a 10 to 20 watt soldering iron will take longer than say a 25 to 40 watt soldering iron.
MORE INFO COMING SOON...

[@robertstevenson6715]

great video as always.. there are two tiny spacer washers though that sit on the screw holes, which hold the fader to the deck.. this helps the green light sit flush to the top panel. watch for the little buggers disappearing when you remove the circuit board.. Thank you Viper Frank for all the technics vids.. :)

[@gammaplayer]

Thanks mate, your video plus some other tips 'n tricks helped me replace my old used pitch fader with a new one. am happy right now coz i am able to use my second TT again :) cheers and greets from berlin/germany

[@paulshort8058]

Hey man, big thank you for the video, replaced both of my pitch sliders, saved a few quid and if it were possible it's made me appreciate my beloved decks even more after 15 years of having them, legend!

[@viperfrank]

thank you very much, im glad you liked the video. nice one!!!

[@hueholla]

Very helpful. This is how easy i was expecting the process to be but I was scared to mess with it. I paid $100 to get mine chaged out and I'm having problems again. This time I'll work on it myself!

[@BisMaxx]

James, you're incredible man! You're channel is a wealth of resources for us DIY DJ's! Thank you so much. Here's a question: I know that you can adjust the overall speed of an MKII to about 12% with the PITCH pot located under the platter. But is there any way to make it go to 16% without other major modifications? If not, what modifications would I need to perform to make her go to the beat of +/-16% ? Thanks mate!!!

[@simeylad]

quality vid viperfrank ! cheers for the much needed info

[@RobMaynardDJ]

Frank your a great help and thanks for taking the time.

[@JefferyHunt]

nice one. these videos are making me seriously consider starting to spin.

[@drewprotacio2770]

it helped a lot!! keep it up bro! saved me tons of money too!!!

[@ambesa1]

man, thanks!!, just replace mine, didnt have the multimeter, so i had to do the repetitive motion to calibrate the pitch, but it worked, andzero pitch works accordingly. but thanks again, probably would of had mad issues if it wasnt for this tutorial.

[@TheDJK1984]

thanks mate your vids r awsome its helped me alot wid ma 1210mk2 :D

[@TheYoungTProductions]

Great video. Any chance that you might be able to post another link to where I can get the right part from? There's plenty for sale without the circuit board. They're cheaper, but the ones with the circuit boards seem to be twice the price. Any help, massively appreciated.

[@TheOlavarria49]

My next project. Thank you, you are the best.

[@DubDrave]

Hi James thx for the excellent description of everything! did you ever opened up a Reloop (rp7000)? My pichfader is exactly broken like that and i wonder if its possible for me to fix it myself. i found a replacement part for 78€ (Reloop RP-7000 main pcb .. the fader is ajusted on that circuitboard) .. damn i should have bought technics ;)

[@viperfrank]

hi there, sorry for taking so long to reply iv had dodgy internet for a wile, as for your question depending on the age of the turntable the pitch fader of a 1200 MK2 might fit but there is a pitch fader designed for the M3D a google search should find you somewhere you can source the fader from. hope this helped and thanks for the comment. nice one!!!

[@35o125]

hey VF, I already asked this but I'll try again... could you please make a video on how to replace pitch adj slider when you have a new one without circuit board attached to it? thanks for the great videos! regards! v

[@soundbusters8321]

hello, I watch your videos and there are great! a have a problem with my pitch fader led, the fader works fine, but not the led indicator. Have you any idea why this happening? Thank you

[@djfueler]

Hi James, there's a couple of little mad points on my 1200's pitch fader, is it worth trying a spray cleaner or just replacing the entire fader as its stripped for painting anyway? Thanks for these videos mate, they're much more help than the service manual!!

[@aka.piratecontrol]

hello, but where can I buy this? I try this complete kit . thanks for the video

[@35o125]

could you please make a video on how to replace pitch adj slider when you have a new one without circuit board attached to it? thanks for the great videos!

[@nickseymour7892]

Great video 👍🏼

[@MaurilioASantos]

hi, how to replace The ornament pitch fader in my sl 1210? Please, help me...

[@gebus]

Hey Viper, would the process be the same for a M3D?

[@humphreymatthewangeles3659]

Bro thnk you for share ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️...same my bro picth PRBLM thnk ill will try bro and save money thmk you bro

[@hto1971]

nice i dont have record player i do work on pc you are brave to work around a chip bord like that nice i know people out there that will re soder mother bord people like you are wicked

[@Hi-Tech-Ray]

I have the 1200 M3D where is the brown wire supposed to go LTD or like the MK2 at the first brown... I got these TTs second hand so I am not sure were it goes.. I also have the service manual but due to contrary videos they are saying that the adjustments are supposed to be different on the M3Ds then the MK2... Thanks for your help!

[@dinobrad6813]

Great vid but the link is no longer valid, do you know of another source for decent pitch faders please

[@MrBunglor]

again, nice one @viperfrank . Hoping you might be able to shed some light on my issue? On my 1210 mk5 the pitch fader has gone stupid, likely one of my mongo mates has split liquor down there whilst merkled at a party. The fader is not as bad as yours, but is sticky and the rpm dots wobble massively at points. I tried flushing it with a can of compressed air and it works for a bit, is there a solvent or cleaner you can recommend before I attempt the pitch fader swap? Cheers.

[@palaksetia7]

Hey man, do you have any other links to that pitch control? I can't seem to find an mk2 piece anywhere.

[@MrStephenl007]

Do you have a link for parts. 👌

[@maialopes7352]

Hello! My pitch control led doesnt lit up. Why should it be? can you help me?

[@Akaimayn]

Can a MK5 pitch slider work on a 1200/1210 MK 2 ??

[@DJRAINTREE]

Where do you buy a new tone slider??

[@dezzyp99]

i also need 2 change just the slider can u do another video please

[@antoinebif]

help me?? I changed the pitch from a mk2 mk5 but now no longer turn on the LED at 0% ... how should I do? greetings from Italy

[@wreignone]

Did you have to lubricate the new pitch???

[@bq109]

Hi Nice vid, I've just purchased a new pitch control plus the the cable already soldered into the circuit board. Took out the old pitch control with its' cable, and just replaced with the new one. But here's the problem - the pitch doesn't work at all! basically it stays at zero no matter where I move the pitch, and that the light remains constantly on. Any suggestions?

[@alexwalsh6179]

So do they have to b3 calabrated

[@HideSeek_Soje111]

I'm going to replace the faders on my M3Ds. Do I have to calibrate to mathc the new fader to the deck afterwards?

[@pauljohnlane]

Alright James , there is an adjustment switch on my pitch fader circuit board almost the same as the one used for adjusting the STOP function , was wondering if you knew what that was used for ?

[@peterpurtschert13]

for what is the other brown, the LTD Brown?

[@davidbedford8614]

Hello James I have a question about Pitch Adjusters that are for sale on various websites. Some have the circuit board attached and others do not, so which one should i buy as my pitch adjuster on one of my technics 1210s is speeding up on it's own when @ zero, and the green light sometimes flashes at the same time. Should i purchase just the pitch adjuster for my deck or with the circuit board attached, It's confusing me what to do mate. What do you think?

[@djalsurdi67]

I was gonna ask the same question,. did you receive a responce?

[@rollyseim1992]

Viperfrank, help... my 1210 mk5 has a fluctuating pitch problem between -6 to -2 values after warming up 2 hours, it will fluctuate. if i slide it all the way -8 it goes at 0(regular speed) thought it was the slider and replaced it thanks to your videos.. but it still does the same thing... any ideas? thanks

[@Devestato72]

I just have the actually metal pitch fader and the motherbpard didnt come with it. Cant I just unscrew the fader and put new one on mother board?

[@simeylad]

sorry for the double post - but i have my replacement control, but with no PCB (circuit board) attached - all i have is the slider - any tips on swapping out this bit only ?

[@drewprotacio2770]

thanks bro!!

[@mikhailperalta4816]

hey man.. i just wanna ask something ..is the new 1200mk2 pitch sliders compatible with the late 80s model of technics sl1200.?thanks man.. appreciate it if you could help me with this one

[@deejayklean]

Ur just amazing guy help us with ur social media so we can ask you more👏👏

[@simoncross528]

great video mate! can you do a video on removing the 'click' in the pitch fader? PLEASE! no where in the internet that really gives a good demonstration!

[@viperfrank]

that sounds like a good idea for another video, i think i have an old pitch fader i can take apart, as soon as i can, i will get on it. thanks for your comment. Nice one.

[@simoncross528]

cheers mate! all of the Technics videos you have done have been really helpful mate! thanks!

[@1995themike]

Hi James, Can you please show in a video, how to replace the pitch fader LED LIGHT , i received a new led light, and one pin is longer then the other, So i'm confused as to which goes threw what hole, Appreciate it bro, your video's are very informative by the way

[@viperfrank]

no worries mate, i can do that, the silk screen markings the Technics boards are not very clear so quite a few people get caught out on this one. i will try to do that asap. thanks for your comment.

[@ACCOUNTANTB]

Hi there Frank..do you know if i change de pitch slider for those without the center click, does the green fader would still light up ??

[@djdfunkdoan]

What about calibration? Don't you have to do that with a new fader?

[@coporofrito]

thanks

[@powerboon2k]

legend.

[@hearandnowrecordings]

thanxs

[@viperfrank]

HI mate, there has been some very minor changes between older and newer models, but the pitch board is not one of the listed changes. so you should be fine. Hope this was a help and thank you for your comment. Nice One ; )

[@Pineapplesweat]

Hi

[@daillmeskin]

1 person is an electronics repair shop owner! lol!

[@35o125]

no, not yet :|