Thoughts on Black Knight

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What are your guys thoughts on BK?
I would really like to hear from people who have owned one and since sold it, and the reason why...
Also on the flipside, those of you who own one and HAVEN'T sold please feel free to tell me why...
Anything I need to be aware of when going to check it out?
Thanks
 
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Well..............................

Let me say I have owned 4 Black Knight machines. I like Black Knight. There are many that do not, but there are ALOT who do.

I like it because it's fast, I lke the ramps, lots of drop targets, the damn loud bell (yes, a bell), the CLASSIC 80's williams sounds, cheesy speech, and quite frankly, it is the first real pinball I remember playing in an arcade, and because it was the first pinball machine I ever bought.

Many tire of the background music, and while I can understand that, it does not bother me at all. Many think it's too crowded up top, and there is no "flow". I can see that point as well, but again, I play to have fun, and I find the machine fun to play. Do I play it every day? No, but it gets alot of time on it.

Like I said, it may be the nostalgia for me, but I like it alot. If you don't overpay, there's always a market for resale, and there are repro fields out there now in case one that you get is thrashed (which they tend to be). I got lucky in that the last one I picked up (and still have) was pretty nice.

They can be tricky to keep running. The 40 pin connector can generate issues, but if that is replaced and the power supply board is rebuilt, they can be dependable. Mine works really now that EagleTG helped me out with the board work.

Feel free to ask me any questions you may have about the machine. As I said, there are parts available now; backglasses, playfields, plastics, etc, so it's better than it was. As for me, I have regretted every one I had sold, and now that I have a pretty nice original, it's not planning on going anywhere.

LONG LIVE BLACK KNIGHT!!!!!

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Chris
 
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Is that a Magic Eraser mark I see?

Sadly yes, it was my own fault. I got a little overzealous in my ball swirl removal attempts. Sadly, it's the only significant wear on the damn PF, but it still looks better than the "before".

Not to hijack the thread, but......

before:

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After:

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Chris
 
Dood, you can barely tell. It looks phenomenal, much better than before... And especially great in person.

I'm just busting your stones. :)

Edit: Dangit, should have said I was busting your ball swirls. Hindsight is always 20/20.
 
That looks really good, alot better, good job! BK is a Favorite of mine from back in the arcades in the 80's. Now to the O.P.>>Would I buy one yes, (it would look good also next to High-Speed) because it's fun to play for me. Every machine has it's issues just download alot of stuff from the net for fututre reference, also do a search for BK owners on google to get connected with someone local in your part of the country or world that in fact owns a BK would be helpful with tips and certain things, you be surprised, they could live across the street from you, who knows. Good luck with your purchase and do post up pictures when you bring it home.
 
IF I bring it home you guys will be the first to know LOL
Chris thats a great looking BK you are making it alot more difficult for me to turn this one down...
I let one go about 6 months ago and have been kicking myself since.
All that being said, I have never played one ( I kinda missed the whole pins in arcade thing)
and am skeptical about purchasing a pin that I have not played.
Also in the middle of a DKjr project and with the holidays comming up its hard to justify the expense...


But its a BLACK KNIGHT!
 
IF I bring it home you guys will be the first to know LOL
Chris thats a great looking BK you are making it alot more difficult for me to turn this one down...
I let one go about 6 months ago and have been kicking myself since.
All that being said, I have never played one ( I kinda missed the whole pins in arcade thing)
and am skeptical about purchasing a pin that I have not played.
Also in the middle of a DKjr project and with the holidays comming up its hard to justify the expense...


But its a BLACK KNIGHT!

I know the name carries alot of baggage (first 2 level game, first with magna-save, etc), but I would STRONGLY suggest you play ANY pin before you commit to purchasing it. Like I said, you should be able to sell it fairly easily if you hate it, but why have the hassle?

Just saying :)

Chris
 
I know the name carries alot of baggage (first 2 level game, first with magna-save, etc), but I would STRONGLY suggest you play ANY pin before you commit to purchasing it. Like I said, you should be able to sell it fairly easily if you hate it, but why have the hassle?

Just saying :)

Chris

Ya, there you go use it as negotiation tools when something dont seem right when playing it, etc. "knock that price down", have fun.
 
I had one but sold it about 6 months after i got it. I only bought it because it was a damn low price. I could obviously see that the playfield was touched up before I bought. What I did not realize was that the touch up job was on top of mylar. After removing the mylar, I found even more touch ups underneath. The backglass was also touched up and looked very poor when lit.

I worked on the playfield through the winter and touched it up a little bit. Removed 90% of the ball swirls with Magic erasers. Got it looking decent. I sold it because it just wasnt nice enough for my taste.

If another one popped up for a good price, i would grab it. I know where one is but the guy doesnt want to sell. It is a fun game. Love the double playfield and the sounds. Bell scared the crap out of me the first time it went off.
 
i enjoy bk. great pin. if you find one in good shape at a fair price i say grab it. you can always trade it for another pin down the road as bk has a fairly good rating among pins from the 80,s.
 
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