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RE: repair on reel to reel

Dulcimerist — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:53:46 GMT

I'm glad that the links were helpful!

If you get that fixed up, you could likely do some authentic analog effects with your recording. Tape delay and the real flange where you move the tape with your finger might sound awesome! :cool:

RE: repair on reel to reel

lespaul57 — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:48:42 GMT

dulc,,,hey much thanks for your imput .yeah those old tape players are a blast .just want to see if it is worth putting money into it...u the man:w00t:;);) lp57

RE: repair on reel to reel

Dulcimerist — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:28:13 GMT

That's so cool! Those old analog recorders are quite nice!

This is what I dug up in a search:
[url=http://reviews.ebay.com/AKAI-Reel-to-Reel-Tape-Decks-Guide_W0QQugidZ10000000000835946?ssPageName=BUYGD:CAT:-1:LISTINGS:2]AKAI Reel to Reel Tape Decks Guide[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M9L9ipmQrw]AKAI GX 625 Video[/url]

This seems to be an AKAI fan site, and that dude might be able to photocopy the manual for you:
http://mysite.verizon.net/moment_1/akai.htm

Hopefully this can help get you started...

repair on reel to reel

lespaul57 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:38:25 GMT

few months ago had a 7 in reel to reel given to me .....tryed to figure out troubles with this tape player ,let alone finding tapes for it ..had the guys in the band mess with it few days ago..seems need to put it in the shop ,any how any one out there know of web sites for repairs,,,any help will get me started ,,,,was my father inlaws ,akai 625..........lp57