Revised 11-20-08
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Before we get too serious about roller repair, it appears there have been a few email problems. Its not exactally known where or with whom the problem originates, but several customers have made the same comments with their own emails. I get many emails, a few I don't, most people get mine and a few don't. Some emails get returned as undeliverable. I just want it known, I am still in business, and plan to be for a long time. My address is on the order form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below. All I can say is just keep trying to email me. Sorry for any inconvience.
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Do you have a Reel to Reel tape recorder sitting in the back of a closet, or stashed away, because the pinch roller or idler wheel is dried out, hard, cracked or ruined from improper chemical cleaning?
Click here to view
possible reasons some rollers turn tar like and gooy and other
don't.
Does you roller look like this? It might and your unaware of it.
Want to fix your roller at home?
There is a solution!
Send me your old roller, I will remove all old rubber and replace it with new. It will be perfectly flat, or rounded depending on your style of roller. It will be perfectly round. No thumping, no wobbling, no humming, no more tape slippage. When I’m done, it will work as good as new.
Below you will find links that will allow you to download the order form as either a MS Word file or in PDF format
(which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
The order form has a few questions about your roller, along with additional shipping information
Order form and payment must accompany the roller. If you are sending more than one roller, and the
rollers are different sizes, please attach one form per roller..
I am not responsible for rollers shipped without the order form .
Most rollers and idlers for "Home Units" because they are smaller in size are $35.00 each, plus a $5.00 shipping and handling.
That $5.00 will cover 1 to 4 rollers and I will ship them back to you U.S.P.S. with insurance.
Since most "Pro Audio" rollers are usually physically larger than Home rollers, additional charges may apply. Prices are determined by the physical size of the roller, not because its a Pro or Home Unit.
If in doubt of the charge for your roller, email me.
For other shipping options and ideas, click the link below.
The roller you send me for rebuilding will be the one you get back, I never swap rollers.
There for it will fit your machine exactually as before, you don't have to worry about getting a roller with a worn out bushing.
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Click here to view pictures of rollers I've done by Brand Name.
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See a print out of a wow and flutter test on my rebuilt roller
compared
compared to a factory roller.
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LOOK!!
The Discontinued From Tascam Are Here now!!
Need a Spare?
Complete pinch rollers for Tascam MSR 24. Including new roller bearing, --- Ready to install
$75.00 plus shipping
Tascam MSR-16 Spare Counter Roller
New Rubber
Aluminum center
3 Screws.
These 2 rollers have been manufactured and built to Tascams Spec's
Satisfaction Guaranteed
As pictured $85.00 plus shipping
or have your roller rebuilt for less
Limited Supply
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Reproduced Otari MX-70 ready to install.
2 new bearings
New Rubber
$130.00 plus shipping
Satisfaction Guaranteed
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See other new rollers here
Do you have some other brand or model R2R and would like a spare pinch roller?
If So,
Contact me at t.e.witt@juno.com
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What to use for cleaning pinch rollers and other rubber items
Many people ask me what to clean their pinch rollers with. I wish I had a good super secret formula I used and could tell you about, but I don't. I see daily and heard what chemicals do to rubber, and it isn't good. Sooner or later the rubber will be ruined. Some types of rubber dry out, crack, and get hard, while others get soft and gooey.
My advise and its only my opinion, and I know this doesn't
clean as good as some high octaine chemical, but I suggest just plain
old dish soap and water, then rinse good.
Sorry thats about it.
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Turn around time from Oct. thru May (Winter months) is usually 3 to 6 days from time of receipt. Due to a few vacations, at times, turn around times may be 2 weeks or more from June thru Oct. I suggest emailing me before sending your rollers. Generally speaking , business will not be interrupted.
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Hi Terry,
The rollers arrived yesterday. They look great. I installed one on the Roland 555 tonight and adjusted the roller tension for optimal stability. Terry...I have never heard a tape echo sound so "in-tune" in my life. The difference is phenominal. I can't thank you enough for your great service and great work. The owner of this unit will be blown away! Once again Terry, thanks so much for the great work and service. I hope to have the opportunity to do business in the future. There are a lot of Space Echo's and Echoplexes out there that are crying for new pinch rollers. The sound of their cry is always warbly and out of tune! :
Tomi Abriel
Axe-Amp Tech Service.
Repair and modification of guitars, amps, and effects.
Email....tom1@hfx.eastlink.ca
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If you have a calipers, and want to measure your machine to get a exact fitting pinch roller, let me know.
Emergency Service Available Here
If you are going to send me your roller, please down load the order form below.
Order Form (MS Word format) Primary address t.e.witt@juno.com
Order Form (PDF format) secondary tewitt1949@hotmail.com
Click here for customer comments I check and answer all Juno emails
3-4 times a day.
Click here for Shipping Ideas If you don't hear anything after 24
hrs, I didn't get it, Please try gain.
Click here for Client List Check your junk mail folder
Check your spam filter folder
Special return shipping requests for me to follow
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If you have emailed me and have not received an
answer after 24 hours, check
here. It may have been returned as
undeliverable.
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If you want to talk to me on the phone, Email me, and due to time zone differences,
we will set up a convient time.
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Open Reel Decks Vintage TX Rolf has a great selection of restored reel to reel decks
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in any way he can. He has used parts and many manuals to get information from. He has a
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Dual Turntable Website The premier internet site for information about Dual turntables
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DCSVintage is a company that offers restoration and repairs of guitar amplifiers,
tape recorders, studio processors and other audio equipment. More info here
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