I replaced the fuses. Capstan belt is new. New tape.
I have adjusted the tensions.
I definitely think that is adjustments needed on the reel servo board.
Please help!
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So in the midst of trying to clean out my 388 motors I broke the brushes and need replacements.
Does anyone have an online source for some replacements?
Thanks!
Well, I think I have had a lot of fun with my machines, but I think I will let them go to afford me other musical toys.
I am more than likely to put these things on eBay, but being that all the information on this website is what helped me get my 38's in working or - I at least owe you folks...
Hi Guys,
I was having some issues on a machine of mine (Tascam 38) where both reel were having issues. All issues listed below were resolved by completing the steps I have outlined.
Problems:
Slow Rewind
Slow Fast Forward
Bad Wow & Flutter / Modulation on playback
And when a majority of the...
I want a 388 really really really badly. I feel like there is a club that I am not apart of and I need some support.
I have two Tascam 38's (one was bought as a parts machine, but I ended up restoring out of my dis-satisfaction with it not working) And I use a 70's Yamaha RM830 mixer paired...
I was just surfing the forum and thought to myself, that if I use the pitch control on my Tascam 38 and turn it all the way up (+12 I think?) when i am tracking that theoretically I should get better S/N ratio? The question is, woud the quality increase be enough to justify the extra work on the...
Hi Guys!
My name is Chris, this is my first post here, so I figured I would try to post something relatively entertaining.
*EDIT: Looks like I can't link until 10 posts, so if you don't mind and still want to hear: soundcloud.com /christopherkevin
(obviously, remove the space in the url)
The...