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Tascam 38 Open Reel [message #13894] Thu, 21 December 2006 15:55 Go to next message
Mike is currently offline  Mike
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Hello and Happy Holidays

I see a lot of good stuff here!

Gotta question:
I have an old Tascam 38 Reel to Reel. Last time I used it was about 9 years ago - it worked fine then - took real good care of it.

Well I powered it up and discovered that when it tried to play a tape, the capstan engages ok with the pinch roller, but it just stops every time. I guess the little bit of pressure against the roller just slows it to a stop. I'm guessing that it has something to do with the capstan drive? Or worse a bad motor?

Anybody have any clue?

Thank you ands Happy Holidays!

Mike

Re: Tascam 38 Open Reel [message #13895 is a reply to message #13894] Fri, 22 December 2006 09:03 Go to previous message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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I had one like that and the pinch roller had turned to gum. How is the rubber on your unit?


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