chuckebaby
New member
Hi and thank you all for taking a look.
I have 2 machines, a Tascam 424 MK II and a Tascam 488 MKII and both seem to have the same exact issue.
The playback heads are stuck in the tape. I have managed to get the tape out and open them up.
Both my machines use a newer Cam style operation for playback heads up/down position (not belt like in older models).
Just a little info: I replaced both the capstan motors only a few months ago and both seemed to be fine for last few months.
It might be temperature related as it is cold here and lubrication might also be a factor.
Im just not sure where to start. I took one machine apart and tried a few things but came up empty.
Hoping for some thoughts. Thank you for any insight on my problem.
Chuck
I have 2 machines, a Tascam 424 MK II and a Tascam 488 MKII and both seem to have the same exact issue.
The playback heads are stuck in the tape. I have managed to get the tape out and open them up.
Both my machines use a newer Cam style operation for playback heads up/down position (not belt like in older models).
Just a little info: I replaced both the capstan motors only a few months ago and both seemed to be fine for last few months.
It might be temperature related as it is cold here and lubrication might also be a factor.
Im just not sure where to start. I took one machine apart and tried a few things but came up empty.
Hoping for some thoughts. Thank you for any insight on my problem.
Chuck