Can I borrow $4000?


The TWO 3M M79s they used to record Thriller. No shit.

Posted on Craigslist today:

3M M-79 24 Track 2" machine - $4000 (Springtown)
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Reply to: sale-663748569@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-05-01, 1:40PM CDT

I have a 3M M-79 24 Track 2" machine with just rebuilt power supply, just relapped heads from JRF with full report, all new rubber and bearings, comes with extra cards and new motor, two selectake IIs (remotes) one working and one for parts all manuals for the machine and upgrade sheets and manual for the selectake II. I brought this from LA purchased from DEVO and have been restoring it but I need money for my aging parents. Everything works but needs a little tweeking but sounds like a million dollars. This is the one...from Led Zepplin to Frank Zappa Sweeeeet! Analog Also I will throw in a non working M-79 2 track with all parts (which many are interchangeable with the 24 track) I have many spare parts lights etc....Ron 817-501-4576

These motherfuckers were $38,000 new. From some of the other things I've read, these sound astounding. A number of people think that they smoke newer otaris like this mx80 that went for $2,000 on ebay:


I tend to agree with Analogrules.com about "the best" equipment: it's all in how you use it. Studer, MCI, 3M, Sony, Otari, Scully - pro equipment is pro equipment and they're all pretty much the same, so you should buy the one that's the cheapest and in the best condition. It's very much the same as my and Daniel's attitude toward Peavey products. I love the T-60 because it's the best deal on one of the sturdiest, smoothest playing, best sounding American made guitar ever. Daniel loves his 5150 head because it's all tube, it's rugged and built to last and he loves the way it sounds. Get your money's worth out of the gear you buy.
- posted by Mason @ 10:32 PM