Nantes, France
About this listing
For sale is an extremely rare & SERVICED E-mu Systems SP-1200 Final Edition, from the very last production run manufactured in March 1998.This particular series was limited to only 125 individually numbered units, making it one of the rarest and most collectible factory versions of the legendary SP-1200.The original commemorative plaque is present on the front of the machine:“SP 1200 – FINAL EDITION – Built March 1998 – X OF 125 – E-MU SYSTEMS”For privacy and security reasons, the individual production number has intentionally been hidden in the photographs and will only be disclosed after initial contact with a serious prospective buyer.CONDITIONThe unit is in very good overall cosmetic condition, especially considering its age. Please examine the detailed photographs carefully: they form an integral part of the description. Unit it will be cleaned again before shipping.The front panel presents beautifully, with clean graphics, original controls and the distinctive Final Edition plaque.The machine is fitted with an Lotharek HxC floppy emulator and has been SERVICED, contact us for more detail about it.ABOUT THE SP-1200Originally designed by E-mu Systems, the SP-1200 has become one of the most iconic sampling drum machines ever produced.Its 12-bit sampling architecture, low sampling rate and distinctive analogue output circuitry give it the immediately recognizable punch, grit and transient character that made the SP-1200 central to generations of hip-hop, electronic and sample-based production.The Final Edition occupies a particularly interesting position in SP-1200 history: it combines the legendary architecture of the instrument with the scarcity of E-mu's final limited production run.With only 125 examples produced, these units very rarely appear on the open market.INCLUDED / CONFIGURATION E-mu Systems SP-1200 Final Edition Built March 1998 Limited production: X of only 125 Individual number disclosed after first serious contact Lotharek HxC floppy emulator installed 8 individual channel outputs Mix output Sample input MIDI In / Out / Thru SMPTE / synchronization connections 230 V compatible unit SHIPPINGWorldwide shipping available.The unit will be professionally and carefully packed, with particular attention given to protecting the controls, display, chassis and front panel.Fully insured shipping can be arranged according to destination.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________This is not a standard SP-1200 presented as a collector's piece: this is an authentic March 1998 Final Edition from the factory run of only 125 units, complete with its numbered commemorative plaque.Given the rarity and value of this particular example, the exact number within the 125-unit production run will not be published publicly. It will be communicated privately following initial contact with a genuinely interested buyer. Serious enquiries are welcome.
Price€9,490
+ €120 Shipping
