Quote Originally Posted by Evil G
if people are bringing them into the shops for repairs, it's probably more a testiment to people's love for them. when they break, the owners fix them, rather than putting them out in the trash. it was introduced in 1984, so you can imagine some have been around. i'm glad to say mine is in perfect condition, despite being used hard at many shows.
Older things seem to last better though don't they..? I have an SH101 that had been sat in some guys dusty loft for 4 years then out in the rain half a day in a rubbish pile and it's fine!