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ocduff
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Hey guys - this question is twofold.
1) I'm deciding it's time to sell my beloved 388 (on Ebay now). The thing is cherry, works great. Trying not to ship it - only because I find that the cost will be prohibitive, and I just don't want it to break or deal with UPS. I'm in the Southeast of the US - but not many down here using this stuff., so I may have to ship
2) I'm trying to replace the unit with something I can put in the closet when not in use. As is, the 388 is taking up a corner of a spare bedroom (and it's time to make room for a dresser - sadly, yes, it's that time in my life). So is there a high quality 4-track machine that is small, and records 4 tracks independently (as in, I can record one at a time) - man, I had an Ampex 960, but it only recorded 2 tracks at the same time. I would love something comparable that could record 4 tracks, analog 1/4 inch tape. Simplicity is key. I even like the idea of pretending its 1965 and I'm just some dude making garage band music in my house (that's the style of music I do).
Anyway - any suggestions. Not looking for the cassette tape deals. I want to geek out a bit more than that. I LOVE the sound of the 388 - a semi pro 80's sound, me thinks. But I just need a self-integrated unit, something about the size of the Ampex 960 that lets me record 4 tracks, by myself, one at a time. Any suggestions? Price is a factor too. Any links or leads are appreciated.
Also, where's a good place to spread the word on the 388 for sale - I'd like it to go to a good home (which I'm sure it will). I'd really just like to recoup my investment in it. The Ebay thing is just an ad.
Thanks!
1) I'm deciding it's time to sell my beloved 388 (on Ebay now). The thing is cherry, works great. Trying not to ship it - only because I find that the cost will be prohibitive, and I just don't want it to break or deal with UPS. I'm in the Southeast of the US - but not many down here using this stuff., so I may have to ship
2) I'm trying to replace the unit with something I can put in the closet when not in use. As is, the 388 is taking up a corner of a spare bedroom (and it's time to make room for a dresser - sadly, yes, it's that time in my life). So is there a high quality 4-track machine that is small, and records 4 tracks independently (as in, I can record one at a time) - man, I had an Ampex 960, but it only recorded 2 tracks at the same time. I would love something comparable that could record 4 tracks, analog 1/4 inch tape. Simplicity is key. I even like the idea of pretending its 1965 and I'm just some dude making garage band music in my house (that's the style of music I do).
Anyway - any suggestions. Not looking for the cassette tape deals. I want to geek out a bit more than that. I LOVE the sound of the 388 - a semi pro 80's sound, me thinks. But I just need a self-integrated unit, something about the size of the Ampex 960 that lets me record 4 tracks, by myself, one at a time. Any suggestions? Price is a factor too. Any links or leads are appreciated.
Also, where's a good place to spread the word on the 388 for sale - I'd like it to go to a good home (which I'm sure it will). I'd really just like to recoup my investment in it. The Ebay thing is just an ad.
Thanks!
