SF-2 at Guitar Center

[jagerphan84]

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/ALEMBIC/SF-2-Equalizer.gc


Seems like a good deal. Almost pulled the trigger myself, but it's an F-1X that I'm after.

[mb94952]

It's GONE. I'd have JUMPED on that...

[Bob_Ross]

Seems like a good deal.

Just curious, do you remember what they were selling it for?

[lbpesq]

$699.

Bill, tgo

[gtrguy]

I tried that one out in person when it was fs at a GC near me. It had a serious squeal in the 2nd channel. I told them about it and they did not care, since they sold it anyway. This is the 3rd time they have sold it now. WARNING: do not buy it.

[fivestringdan]

I was returned as well. Sold a while back at the same price.

[rv_bass]

Thanks for the heads up!

[rv_bass]

Just wondering, how do you know it’s the same one as those before? 

[gtrguy]

Exact same price, timing (they are quite extremely rare) within the 45 day return policy and the fact that I doubt anyone at GC knows how to work one.
I usually like Guitar Center for used gear, but on this unit I don't like them just reselling it.

[rv_bass]

Ah, very good, thanks.  I spoke with them about this after you posted.  They hadn’t shipped it yet, but said they could not find the power supply to test it…not a comforting response…

[gtrguy]

It had a power supply when I played it. Where is it located?

[StephenR]

Ah, very good, thanks.  I spoke with them about this after you posted.  They hadn’t shipped it yet, but said they could not find the power supply to test it…not a comforting response…

Especially since if they try a power supply with the wrong polarity it will fry something internal and need (additional?) repairs.

[gtrguy]

There is a small cap (I think instead of a resister) inside that acts as a fuse and will blow if the wrong power supply is used. It's a pretty easy fix and Mica has pics how to do it in the FAQ if I remember right. The units are not too fussy about power supplies if they are the right polarity and around the correct volts.

[fivestringdan]

It's back!

[gtrguy]

Unless they fixed it, well, it had a hum in the 2nd channel.