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A note about our Reel-to-Reel tape. Most of our tapes have already been recorded on. Some may include boxes
and leaders intact, and some may not.
May or may not have usable labels. Boxes and / or
reels may have extraneous labels and / or marking on them.
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Reel to Reel Tape Running Time
Versus Tape Length
ie; "How long does a xxx foot tape play?"
| TIME IN MINUTES |
| SIDE A |
SIDE B |
| Speed ips |
1 7/8 |
3.75 |
7.5 |
15 |
1 7/8 |
3.75 |
7.5 |
15 |
Tape
Length |
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|
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|
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| 600' |
64 |
32 |
16 |
8 |
128 |
64 |
32 |
16 |
| 900' |
90 |
45 |
22.5 |
11.25 |
180 |
90 |
45 |
22.5 |
| 1200' |
120 |
60 |
30 |
15 |
240 |
120 |
60 |
30 |
| 1800' |
180 |
90 |
45 |
22.5 |
360 |
180 |
90 |
45 |
| 2400' |
240 |
120 |
60 |
30 |
480 |
240 |
120 |
60 |
| 3600' |
360 |
180 |
90 |
45 |
720 |
360 |
180 |
90 |
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10.5"
/ NAB REELS OF TAPE
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REVOX
BLACK PLASTIC TAKE-UP REEL
NON-NAB
with 'LARGE / WHITE' "REVOX"
10.5"
Reel-to-Reel 1/4"
for sale
Pre-owned,
Revox,
1/4" X
10.5"
Plastic take-up / pick-up / empty reel. Does not require
NAB HUB / REEL ADAPTORS.
Great cosmetic and mechanical condition. No original box included
Very limited supply w/ currently
ONLY 1 remaining
in stock.
$69.99
ea. shipped*
*
Packed and shipped via Ground shipment to any
of the lower 48 states. Other destinations / methods
can be calculated.
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NEW
LISTING
SCOTCH 3M / 207
Reel-To-Reel TAPE
10.5"
SCOTCH / 3M 207
1/4" X
10.5"
NAB,
Plastic reels
NORMAL POSITION
Reel-to-Reel 1/4" Tape
3,600
feet
for sale
Pre-owned, Normal Bias, 3M 207,
1/4" X
10.5"
Reel-to-Reel tape. 1097 meters
(3,600 ft.) in length and 1.0 mil thickness w/ Polyester base with 'Back
Treatment'. 180 minutes / 3
hours -both directions @
19cmps (7.5 ips) (Will
require NAB HUB / REEL
ADAPTORS). Most
have been used and will have recordings on them (we can bulk erase them
for additional charge below). May or may not have usable labels. Boxes
and / or reels may have extraneous labels and / or marking on them.
Used and likely recorded on, but great shape;.
Very limited supply w/ currently
ONLY
1 remaining in stock. The Scotch / 3M, 207's
MAY include boxes.
$39.99 ea. shipped*
or
We
can also do a "Bulk erase" on your tapes for an additional $5.00 ea.
Used and
Erased Scotch / 3M, 207
BULK ERASED $44.99
ea.
shipped (while supply lasts)*
*
Packed and shipped via Ground shipment to any of the lower 48 states.
Other destinations can be calculated.
2.5lbs
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USED / PRE-OWNED
3M / SCOTCH
Reel-To-Reel TAPE
10.5"
Plastic Non-NAB reels
NORMAL POSITION
Reel-to-Reel 1/4" Tape
2,500
feet
for sale
Pre-owned,
Normal Bias, 3M
/ Scotch,
1/4" X
10.5" Reel-to-Reel tape.
1760
meters (2,500 ft.) and 1.0 mil thickness w/ Polyester base. (These tapes
do NOT require NAB hub adaptors). Most have
been used and will have recordings on them (we can bulk erase them for
additional charge below). May or may not have usable labels. Boxes and /
or reels may have extraneous labels and / or marking on them.
Used and likely recorded on, but great shape.
Use a bulk eraser or will simply erase when new recordings are made.
Very limited supply w/ currently
0 remaining in stock.
The
Plastic reel, 10.5 Scotch tapes include an
original box.
$29.99
ea. shipped*
SOLD OUT
or
3
pack is $69.00 shipped.
SOLD OUT
We
can also do a "Bulk erase" on your tapes for an additional $5.00 ea.
Used and
Erased
Scotch / 3M, Normal
bias, Non-NAB reel Tape
$34.99
ea.
shipped (while supply lasts)*
Add $2 ea.
for bulk erasing prior to shipment.
*
Packed and shipped via Ground shipment to any
of the lower 48 states. Other destinations / methods
can be calculated.
2.5lbs
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NEW
LISTING
1" SCOTCH 3M
/ 250
1 INCH TAPE
Reel-To-Reel TAPE
SCOTCH / 3M 250
1" X 10.5" NAB,
METAL REELS
1.5 mil, Polyester
Reel-to-Reel
Multi-Track Tape
2,500
feet
for sale
Pre-owned,
Scotch 250,
1" X
10.5"
Reel-to-Reel tape. 762 meters
(2,500 ft.) in length and 1.5 mil thickness w/ Polyester base with 'Back
Treatment'. These are
generally utilized on 'multi-track', 1 inch reel to reel machines.
(Will
require NAB HUB / REEL
ADAPTORS).
While
we realize that most folks are looking for tape to make new recordings
on, these have been recorded ONCE with some unique material.
These seem to be from original recording sessions that, we're pretty
sure, a once reasonably famous album was made from these.
Of course
we can bulk erase them
for additional charge below. This batch has their
original boxes. Boxes
have writing on them, but
the 'Gold' anodized, Aluminum reels are un-marked.
Used and likely recorded on, but great shape;.
Very limited supply w/ currently
approx 3-4
remaining in stock. The tapes in this
batch of Scotch / 3M, 250's include boxes
(boxes are white, with black graphics, and white and blue "Scotch
250" labels).
$89.99 ea. shipped*
or
We
can also do a "Bulk erase" on your tapes for an additional $5.00 ea.
Used and
Erased Scotch / 3M 250, 1" x 10.5" tape
BULK ERASED $94.99
ea.
shipped (while supply lasts)*
*
Packed and shipped via Ground shipment to any of the lower 48 states.
Other destinations can be calculated.
2.5lbs
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7" REELS OF TAPE
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OUR MOST POPULAR PACKAGE
(photo of random 'normal-bias' tape,
and not necessarily representative of any brands / models included in 10
pack)
PRE-OWNED,
Reel-To-Reel Tape
10-PACK,
NORMAL BIAS
Normal Bias
7" x 1/4" Tape
for sale
Pre-Recorded
1/4" X
7", Normal Bias Reel-to-Reel tape. "Grab-bag"
assortment of brands may, but not necessarily include Ampex,
BASF, Irish, Kodak, Realistic, Scotch / 3M,
Sony, Soundcraft, and
others.
We have actually found that 'Normal' bias tape works best on the older
decks such as the pre 1980 Akai's, Concertone's, Craigs, Crowns, Grundigs, Kenwoods, Pioneers, Realistics, Sansui's, Sony TC's, Tandbergs,
Teacs, Telefunkens, etc. We have gotten
some fine recordings using this tape. Also, due to the extreme 'retention'
of high bias tape some times it is difficult to erase. As these
are 'NORMAL BIAS' always seem
to erase fine.
Most are at least 1800 feet and some with leaders intact
and may or may not include individual box
(often do). Most have been used and will have recordings on
them. Boxes and / or reels may have extraneous labels and /
or marking on them. Reels may have blemishes / nicotine staining / dust
etc. You will need to come up with your own labels as even if they are
in the box, they likely aren't "sticky" anymore. Due to
unpredictability of stocks we cannot "cherry pick" brands so
they are always assorted. Plastic reels may be clear or black.
Will work on any 'head format', meaning 'quarter track', 'half-track',
'full-track', '4-track / '8-track' / 'multi-track', stereo or mono tape
recorders / decks. Use
a bulk eraser or will simply erase when new recordings are made on your
deck (assuming your 'erase' is functioning).
Used and likely recorded 10-pack $99.99 shipped*
NOW Includes
A FREE Empty 'Take-Up' Reel
OR
We can also do a "Bulk erase" on your tapes for an additional
$4.00 ea.
Used and Erased 10-Pack $139.99 shipped*
NOW Includes
A FREE Empty 'Take-Up' Reel
OR
Used and "UGLY" recorded 10-pack $79.99 shipped*
If you are okay with 'UGLY', then we can pick a pack of 'UGLY',
meaning that tapes will have one or more of the following issues;
yellowing (usually from nicotine staining), dusty, smoke smelling, tape
residue, stickers and writing, maybe no case / box, stress cracks /
crazing to reel plastic, etc...
*Shipping within the United States is
included in price.
For other shipping destinations, please call or email for shipping cost.
800-806-4231 ext 2 for
sales, 10:00AM to 5:30PM MTN (Colorado, USA) time.
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Notes about 'old' tape:
Breakage:
Occasionally we'll have tape simply 'break'. This actually doesn't
happen as often as you would think it would and is usually associated
with trying to thread it onto a reel with excessively 'sharp' edges in
the tape 'end load' slot. This can usually be addressed by attaching a
'leader' to the tape, as the 'leader' will be more resistant to sharp
edges / rough handling
Leaders: Some of this tape is 'old'. Some of it could be said to be
'VERY OLD' (although that's a relative descriptor, we're often referring to
tape that is 40+ years old as of this writing). If a tape has a
'leader', it will have been attached from the factory / manufacturer / user
by adhesive tape. Adhesive tends to loose some of it's 'adhesion'
qualities over time, so it's not un-common for a leader to become 'un-stuck'
to it's associated recording tape. This usually happens the first or second
time you try and play a tape. DOH!!! Well, that's how it goes. You'll now
need to hone up on your splicing skills and re-splice / tape it back if you
wish to use the tape with a leader (which is almost always preferable). Leader detachment can even
(and often does) happen with fresh, NOS, sealed, never used tape!
Leaders are a good idea as well from a recording conservancy standpoint.
If the recording starts very near the ‘lead-in end’ of the tape, and every
time you load the tape, you break off a bit, then soon you will be into
the actual recorded material just to thread the tape onto the reel. You
should always use / install ‘leaders’ with your tapes for that reason alone.
Leaders need to be on 'both' ends of the tape as well. Some
manufacturers use two different colors to help you tell which is the
beginning / end of each side A/B.
Splices: Occasionally a tape will be spliced
(sometimes more than once). If we observe a splice upon our inspection, that
looks like it's simply a splice 'midstream' and the tape 'type' was not
changed (usually signified by a different 'edge color), we'll usually 'play'
/ wind the tape to that spot and inspect the quality of the splice. If it
looks good, then we'll allow it for our 'grab bag / assortment' packs. If
there are numerous splices visible, or color changes associated with the
splices or in the case of a 'single splice' the person who spliced it did a
substandard job, we won't 'pass' it. Occasionally we will miss an issue with
a tape that you find that seems beyond what should have 'passed' our
inspection. If that's the case, simply notify us and we'll see what we can
do to rectify it.
Sticky Shed / Shedding: Occasionally a tape will have 'sticky shed'
(means the magnetic material is flaking off of the tape base). We try and
catch those for 'non-sale'. If you receive one, simply notify us and we'll
see what we can do to rectify it.
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Thinking of purchasing some
Pre-Recorded tape.
Really want to get an 'original' copy of "Dark Side of the Moon", or
"Sgt Peppers" or "1812 Overture". I don't blame you, so do I, however
I've written a page of 'Tips and Hints and Pitfalls' to doing that.
Click Here...
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NEW LISTING
1/29/2021
MAXELL UD 35-90 REEL TAPE
Black and Gold box
1/4" MAXELL REEL TO REEL
TAPE
7" REELS
ONCE RECORDED /
PRE-OWNED
High Bias / POSITION
Hi-Output / Extended Range
Reel-to-Reel 1/4" Tape
1,800
feet
'GOLD / BLACK' BOXES
for sale
Pre-Owned, likely 'once recorded (based on
condition and labeling of boxes), HIGH Bias,
Maxell UD 'ULTRA-DYNAMIC' 35-90, 1/4" X 7" Reel-to-Reel
tape. BTW, it's spelled, "Maxell", it's NOT spelled,
"Maxwell"!
Originally marketed "For Mastering Use". 550 meters
(1800 ft.) in length
and 35 micron thickness w/ Polyester base. 90 minutes-both
directions @ 19cmps (7.5 ips). Again, these
have been recorded on previously, but are in fabulous cosmetic condition
and in original Gold and Black Maxell boxes. Some boxes will be 'shiny /
foil' finish and some will be 'pebble / textured' finish. While many will still
contain their original adhesive labels, we cannot speak to the labels
'adhesive' condition. We have personally tested each of these tapes for
visual issues, flaking, 'stick shed' or warping / wrinkling and sonic quality on our shop Pioneer RT-909
deck.
Very limited supply w/
6-8 remaining
in stock.
SINGLE $34.50 ea.
shipped*
2-PACK $58.50
shipped*
3-PACK $78.50
shipped*
* Packed and
shipped via
Postal Priority to any of the lower 48
states. Other destinations can be calculated.
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BOXES MAY VARY!!!
NEW ADDITION
USED / PRE-OWNED
HIGH Bias
Reel-To-Reel Tape
SCOTCH 203-18W2
'DYNARANGE'
1800' / 549 m
7" x 1/4" Tape
POLYESTER BASE
'Long Play' / 'Low Noise'
2-Pack
for sale
Pre-Recorded 1/4" X 7" (18cm), High Bias Reel-to-Reel tape, 1800'
Polyester base, Scotch / 3M, '203-18' model tape.
Great tape for 'later model' Reel to Reel tape recorders as it's 'high
bias' tape. Scotch 203-18 'Dynarange', High-Bias magnetic tape. These
always seem to erase fine as well.
Introduced in '62 with a black polyester base. Total thickness 1.43
mils, no back coating. Magnetic properties, Remanence 0.64, Coercivity
315, Retentivity 790.
"Choice of Professionals. Sensitive-lets you use slower speeds
without fidelity loss. 15% longer life and low 'rub off'. Superior
'Signal to Noise' characteristics. Scotch
203 tape was one of the standard tapes of 'Motown' era recordings, and
commonly used in the 'broadcast' industry". These are 1800' / 540 meters
Scotch 203 reel tapes, and are the 'later' version 203 with leaders
(green) and include individual, 'upgraded' plastic box instead of the
cardboard boxes on the original generation. These also have silver /
Mylar / Tinsel 'Auto-Reverse sensing' tape installed on the leaders
(as the 'leader to tape' splices are with '30+ year old' adhesive
tape, some of them may need to be replaced to be serviceable).
Most have likely been used and will have recordings on them.
Boxes and / or reels may have extraneous labels and /
or marking on them.
These are
great for 'home recording' use, or for 'project studio' tracks.
Will work on any 'head format', meaning 'quarter track', 'half-track',
'full-track', '4-track / '8-track' / 'multi-track', stereo or mono tape
recorders / decks. Reels are 'clear'
plastic. Use a bulk eraser or will simply erase when new recordings are
made. Boxes may vary cardboard or plastic or a mix.
Used and likely recorded 3-pack
$49.99 shipped*
Add $4 for
bulk erasing prior to shipment.
OF COURSE, AS WITH
ALL VINTAGE REEL TAPE,
VERY LIMITED SUPPLY CURRENTLY IN STOCK.
ONCE WE GET DOWN TO A FAIRLY 'LOW' AMOUNT OF THESE, WE WILL CEASE
OFFERING THEM FOR SALE AS IT'S THE TAPE WE USE TO RECORD MANY OF OUR
PLAYBACK DEMO TAPES ON WHEN WE SELL A REEL TO REEL. WE'VE FOUND THAT
SCOTCH 203 SOUNDS GOOD ON ABOUT ANY DECK WE RESTORE.
*
Packed and shipped via Ground
shipment to any of the lower 48 states. Other destinations can be
calculated.
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NEW IN BOX
AMPEX 631
Reel-To-Reel TAPE
7" x 1/4" Tape
1.5 mil
1,200 feet
for sale
NOS, Ampex 631, 1.5 mil,
1/4" X 7", 1200' Reel-to-Reel tape.
Same as "641", just thicker, but shorter in length
per reel. While this tape was originally marketed for "Voice Quality Recording"
we've made some AMAZING recordings with this tape. Recently on an
older Hitachi Reel to Reel, at 7.5ips, we easily got recorded results
from a 'ddd' CD that were brighter and more 'alive' than the original
when comparing between 'source' and 'tape' as it was being recorded, and
that was on 'un-sealed', PREVIOUSLY RECORDED / USED tape!!!
This
is actually a good tape to use with some of the older (read 'pre-1970')
reel decks such as the Teac 4010, Ampex 800, 1000 & 2000, the early
Roberts and Akai decks, Webcor decks an many others from the 1950's and
1960's.
1.5 mil non-backcoated
"red oxide" voice-grade audio tape (185 nW/m). Tapes are 1/4 inch, 1200'
of 1.5 mil polyester on 7" reels.
Will work on any 'head format', meaning 'quarter track', 'half-track',
'full-track', '4-track / '8-track' / 'multi-track', stereo or mono tape
recorders / decks.
Again, These are new, sealed in original boxes.
Boxes may vary between Black / Red or Gray / Blue.
ONLY
1-2 'Sealed / NOS' tapes Remaining
in stock.
New, Sealed $22.50
ea.
Shipped
*
* Packed and shipped via Ground
shipment to any of the lower 48 states. Other destinations can be
calculated.
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PHOTO COMING, BUT LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE THE "631".
NEW IN BOX
AMPEX 641
Reel-To-Reel TAPE
7" x 1/4" Tape
1.0 mil
1,800 feet
for sale
NOS, Ampex 641, 1.0 mil,
1/4" X 7", 1800' Reel-to-Reel tape.
Same as "631", just thinner, but longer in length per
reel. While this tape was originally marketed for "Voice Quality Recording"
we've made some AMAZING recordings with this tape. Recently on an
older Hitachi Reel to Reel, at 7.5ips, we easily got recorded results
from a 'ddd' CD that were brighter and more 'alive' than the original
when comparing between 'source' and 'tape' as it was being recorded, and
that was on 'un-sealed', PREVIOUSLY RECORDED / USED tape!!!
This
is actually a good tape to use with some of the older (read 'pre-1970')
reel decks such as the Teac 4010, Ampex 800, 1000 & 2000, the early
Roberts and Akai decks, Webcor decks an many others from the 1950's and
1960's.
1.0 mil non-backcoated
"red oxide" voice-grade audio tape (185 nW/m). Tapes are 1/4 inch, 1800'
of 1.0 mil polyester on 7" reels.
Will work on any 'head format', meaning 'quarter track', 'half-track',
'full-track', '4-track / '8-track' / 'multi-track', stereo or mono tape
recorders / decks.
Again, These are new, sealed in original boxes.
Boxes may vary between Black / Red or Gray / Blue.
ONLY
4-5 'Sealed / NOS' tapes Remaining
in stock.
New, Sealed $22.50
ea.
Shipped
*
or
3-Pack of 'Used' $44.50
Shipped
*
* Packed and shipped via Ground
shipment to any of the lower 48 states. Other destinations can be
calculated.
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NEW
LISTING 2/4/17
NOS
Reel-To-Reel Tape
REALISTIC
'CONCERTape'
IN THE 'WHITE' BOX
1800 ft / 548.6m
1.0 MIL
'POLYESTER' TAPE
7"
x 1/4" Tape
Cat # 44-1018A
'Low Noise'
for sale
NOS, still in original cellophane! (we
actually slit open each to inspect for any issues and for a photo)
1/4" X 7" (18cm),
Realistic / Radio Shack, 'CONCERTape', 1800 ft
reel to reel tape.
Great tape for
general purpose recording.
These are 1800' / 548.6 meters and 1.0 MIL thick, and include
individual, boxes with a plastic reel. More than enough length for most
LP's at 7.5ips (fast, consumer speed) for 90 minutes combined sides (180
minutes at 3.75ips). According to an original catalog, "1-Mil
base of heavy-duty Polyester resists breaking and stretching while
giving you extra-wide response."" Will
work on any 'head format', meaning 'quarter track', 'half-track',
'full-track', '4-track / '8-track' / 'multi-track', stereo or mono tape
recorders / decks.
Reels are 'light gray' plastic. Leaderless tape.
We have actually found that 'Normal' bias tape works best on the older
decks such as the pre 1980 Akai's, Concertone's, Craigs, Crowns, Grundigs, Kenwoods, Pioneers, Realistics, Sansui's, Sony TC's, Tandbergs,
Teacs, Telefunkens, etc. We have gotten
some fine recordings using this tape, and due to the extreme 'retention'
of high bias tape some times it is difficult to erase. These always seem
to erase fine.
Very
limited supply w/ 4-5 remaining in stock.
REALISTIC 'CONCERTape' NOS (New Old Stock) 1800' REEL TO REEL TAPE
CAT # 44-1018A
NOS / SEALED
SINGLE $34.50 ea.
shipped*
2-PACK $55.50
ea. shipped*
3-PACK $74.50
shipped*
MORE JUST
IN!!!
*
Packed and shipped via Ground shipment to any of the lower 48 states.
Other destinations can be calculated.
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NEW
LISTING 2/4/17
ONCE OR TWICE
RECORDED
REEL TO REEL TAPE
REALISTIC / RADIO SHACK 'CONCERTape'
1800 ft / 548.6m
1.0 MIL
'POLYESTER' TAPE
IN THE 'WHITE' BOX
7" x 1/4" Tape
Cat # 44-1018A
'Low Noise' / Normal Bias
for sale
Pre-Recorded, likely once from
appearances.
1/4" X 7" (18cm),
Realistic / Radio Shack, 'CONCERTape', 1800 ft
reel to reel tape.
Great tape for
general purpose recording.
These are 1800' / 548.6 meters and 1.0 MIL thick, and include
individual, boxes with a plastic reel. More than enough length for most
LP's at 7.5ips (fast, consumer speed) for 90 minutes combined sides (180
minutes at 3.75ips). According to an original catalog, "1-Mil
base of heavy-duty Polyester resists breaking and stretching while
giving you extra-wide response."" Will
work on any 'head format', meaning 'quarter track', 'half-track',
'full-track', '4-track / '8-track' / 'multi-track', stereo or mono tape
recorders / decks.
Reels are 'light gray' plastic. Leaderless tape.
Limited
supply.
REALISTIC 'CONCERTape' 1800' REEL TO REEL TAPE
CAT # 44-1018A
PRE-RECORDED
SINGLE $28.50 ea.
shipped*
2-PACK $44.50
ea. shipped*
3-PACK $59.50
shipped*
MORE JUST
IN!!!
*
Packed and shipped via Ground shipment to any of the lower 48 states.
Other destinations can be calculated.
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Tape Materials Explained:
"Tensilized" - "Tensilized" is simply a process of
pre-stretching tape to eliminate the potential problem of stretching on fast
starts and stops. Naturally, this procedure adds somewhat to the cost of the
tape infinitivally. All 'Polyester, Mylar and PVC tapes can be 'tensilized'.
"Polyester and Mylar" - Polyester and Mylar are essentially
similar in composition. Mylar is the Dupont registered trade name. Polyester
is considered the finest base material for recording tape because of it's
extra strength and dimensionally stable characteristics. The extra strength
of Polyester based tapes allows it's use in 0.5 mil (triple play) tapes. It
is usually more expensive than acetate of PVC based tapes. The base material
of a tape does not necessarily have any effect upon the quality of the
surface coating or frequency response.
"Polyvinyl Chloride" (PVC) and Acetate - Acetate and
PVC are dissimilar, but less costly tape base materials. Acetated and PVC
are usually found in 1.5 and 1.0 mil tapes. Both materials are satisfactory
for most recording purposes.
"MIL THICKNESS" - The thickness of a tape cross section in the
most commonly used tapes is 1.5, 1.0 or 0.5 expressed in 'mils' (1.0 mil is
0.001" thick). The thicker the tape, the stronger it is, however, Polyester
("Mylar") is actually many times stronger than acetated; it's strength being
required for 1.0 and especially the very fragile 0.5 mil thin tapes.
Thickness has no relation to tape quality per se, except that the thinnest
tapes are more susceptible to "print through".
- Above excerpts borrowed from the text on
a Realistic Tape Box
Notes about 'old' tape:
Breakage:
See the above notes related to tape being "OLD". Occasionally
we'll have tape simply 'break'. This actually doesn't happen as often as you
would think it would and is usually associated with trying to thread it onto
a reel with excessively 'sharp' edges in the tape 'end load' slot.
Leaders: Some of this tape is 'old'. Some of it could be said to be
'VERY OLD' (although that's a relative descriptor). If a tape has a
'leader', it will have been attached from the factory / manufacturer / user
by adhesive tape. Adhesive tape tends to loose some of it's 'adhesion'
qualities over time, so it's not un-common for a leader to become 'un-stuck'
to it's associated recording tape. This usually happens the first or second
time you try and play a tape. DOH!!! Well, that's how it goes. You'll now
need to hone up on your splicing skills and re-splice / tape it back if you
wish to use the tape with a leader (which is almost always preferable.
Leader detachment can even happen with fresh, NOS, sealed, never used tape!
Splices: Occasionally a tape will be spliced
(sometimes more than once). If we observe a splice upon our inspection, that
looks like it's simply a splice 'midstream' and the tape 'type' was not
changed (usually signified by a different 'edge color), we'll usually 'play'
/ wind the tape to that spot and inspect the quality of the splice. If it
looks good, then we'll 'pass' it for our 'grab back / assortment' packs. If
there are numerous splices visible, or color changes associated with the
splices or in the case of a 'single splice' the person who spliced it did a
substandard job, we won't 'pass' it. Occasionally we will miss an issue with
a tape that you find that seems beyond what should have 'passed' our
inspection. If that's the case, simply notify us and we'll see what we can
do to rectify it.
Sticky Shed / Shedding: Occasionally a tape will have 'sticky shed'
(means the magnetic material is flaking off of the tape base). We try and
catch those for 'non-sale'. If you receive one, simply notify us and we'll
see what we can do to rectify it.
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USED / PRE-OWNED
Reel-To-Reel Tape
SCOTCH / 3M
'200-24 DOUBLE-LENGTH'
TENSILIZED
2400 ft /
732m
.5 MIL TENSILIZED BASE
POLYESTER' TAPE
7" x 1/4" Tape
3-Pack
for sale
Used / Pre-Recorded 1/4" X 7"
(18cm), Scotch / 3M 200-24, 2400 ft
reel to reel tape.
Great tape for
general purpose recording.
These are 2400' / 732 meters and .5 MIL 'Tensilized', and include
individual, boxes with a plastic reel (while
the model / formulation of
tape may have remained consistent, the box graphics changed periodically and
may differ from photos).
More than enough length for about two LP's at 7.5ips (fast, consumer speed)
for 120 minutes combined sides (240 minutes at 3.75ips).
Pre-Recorded
1/4" X
7", Normal Bias Reel-to-Reel tape.
Scotch / 3M 200-24, Tensilized Polyester base tapes.
We have actually found that 'Normal' bias tape works best on the older
decks such as the pre 1980 Akai's, Craigs, Crowns, Grundigs, Kenwoods, Pioneers, Realistics, Sansui's, Sony TC's, Tandbergs,
Teacs, Telefunkens, etc. We have gotten
some fine recordings using this tape. These always seem
to erase fine.
May not have leaders, but usually include individual box. Most have been used and will have recordings on
them. Boxes and / or reels may have extraneous labels and /
or marking on them. You will need to come up with your own labels.
Typically, Clear, Plastic reels. Will
work on any 'head format', meaning 'quarter track', 'half-track',
'full-track', '4-track / '8-track' / 'multi-track', stereo or mono.
SCOTCH / 3M 200-24 2400' REEL TO REEL TAPE
USED / PRE-RECORDED
3-PACK $38.50
shipped*
Add $6 for
bulk erasing prior to shipment.
OF COURSE, AS WITH
ALL VINTAGE REEL TAPE,
VERY LIMITED SUPPLY CURRENTLY IN STOCK
* Packed and shipped via
Ground shipment to any of the lower 48 states. Other destinations can be
calculated.
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USED / PRE-OWNED
Reel-To-Reel Tape
SCOTCH / 3M
'150-18 EXTRA-LENGTH'
1800 ft / 548.6m
1.0 MIL EXTRA-STRONG BASE
'POLYESTER' TAPE
7" x 1/4" Tape
3-Pack
for sale
Used / Pre-Recorded 1/4" X 7"
(18cm), Scotch / 3M 150-18, 1800 ft
reel to reel tape.
Great tape for
general purpose recording.
These are 1800' / 548.6 meters and 1.0 MIL thick, and include individual,
boxes with a plastic reel (while
the model / formulation of
tape may have remained consistent, the box graphics changed periodically and
may differ from photos).
More than enough length for most LP's at 7.5ips (fast, consumer speed) for
90 minutes combined sides (180 minutes at 3.75ips).
Pre-Recorded
1/4" X
7", Normal Bias Reel-to-Reel tape.
Scotch/3M 150-12, Polyester base tapes.
We have actually found that 'Normal' bias tape works best on the older
decks such as the pre 1980 Akai's, Craigs, Crowns, Grundigs, Kenwoods, Pioneers, Realistics, Sansui's, Sony TC's, Tandbergs,
Teacs, Telefunkens, etc. We have gotten
some fine recordings using this tape. These always seem
to erase fine.
May not have leaders, but usually include individual box. Most have been used and will have recordings on
them. Boxes and / or reels may have extraneous labels and /
or marking on them. You will need to come up with your own labels.
Typically, Clear, Plastic reels. Will
work on any 'head format', meaning 'quarter track', 'half-track',
'full-track', '4-track / '8-track' / 'multi-track', stereo or mono.
SCOTCH / 3M 150-18 1800' REEL TO REEL TAPE
USED / PRE-RECORDED
3-PACK $38.50
shipped*
Add $6 for
bulk erasing prior to shipment.
OF COURSE, AS WITH
ALL VINTAGE REEL TAPE,
VERY LIMITED SUPPLY CURRENTLY IN STOCK
*
Packed and shipped via
Ground shipment to any of the lower 48 states. Other destinations can be
calculated.
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Reel to Reel Tape Running Time
Versus Tape Length
ie; "How long does a xxx foot tape play?"
| TIME IN MINUTES |
| SIDE A |
SIDE B |
| Speed ips |
1 7/8 |
3.75 |
7.5 |
15 |
1 7/8 |
3.75 |
7.5 |
15 |
Tape
Length |
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| 600' |
64 |
32 |
16 |
8 |
128 |
64 |
32 |
16 |
| 900' |
90 |
45 |
22.5 |
11.25 |
180 |
90 |
45 |
22.5 |
| 1200' |
120 |
60 |
30 |
15 |
240 |
120 |
60 |
30 |
| 1800' |
180 |
90 |
45 |
22.5 |
360 |
180 |
90 |
45 |
| 2400' |
240 |
120 |
60 |
30 |
480 |
240 |
120 |
60 |
| 3600' |
360 |
180 |
90 |
45 |
720 |
360 |
180 |
90 |
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5" REELS OF TAPE
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NEW IN BOX / SEALED
AMPEX
Reel-to-Reel TAPE
5"
AMPEX
407
High Bias / POSITION
Reel-to-Reel 1/4" Tape
900 feet
for sale
NOS, Ampex 407
1/4" X 5" Reel-to-Reel tape.
Originally marketed "Quality Audio Recording".
Ampex 407
is 'bias compatible' with Ampex Grand Master, 456.
407 is a 1 mil,
long-play tape for quality audio recording. It was designed to operate
at 260 nW/m (+3dB). This is a back-coated tape for smooth winding
performance. - Wide signal-to-noise ratio, high head room, low
distortion.
5" reels with 900',
Polyester base.
Will work on any 'head format', meaning 'quarter track', 'half-track',
'full-track', '4-track / '8-track' / 'multi-track', stereo or mono tape
recorders / decks.
Again, These are new, sealed
in original boxes.
Very limited supply w/ currently
ONLY 1
remaining
in stock.
$24.99 ea. shipped
(while
supply lasts)*
* Packed and shipped via Ground
shipment to any of the lower 48 states. Other destinations can be
calculated.
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Notes / tips about purchasing / buying pre-recorded reel
to reel tape
(much of the following can also be applied to 8-Track tapes, Video tapes
and some cassettes):
There are many potential pitfalls to purchasing ‘old’ / ‘NOS’ / used /
‘still sealed’ / ‘NIB’ etc. pre-recorded tape that you actually hope to
listen to and enjoy. I have a LOT of tape pass thru my hands. I have
learned to exercise considerable trepidation
when allowing myself to get too excited about
playing a tape for the first time. I know the chance of at least one of
the following issues may occur. Some can be rectified. A few can be
accepted. Many render the tape un-playable, un-enjoyable, un-usable and
can be deleterious to the tape deck / machine.
While you can generally 'look' at a record album, and
have a pretty good, if not concrete idea of it's true quality,
unfortunately, for many of the following 'tape
ailments', there’s no ‘visual’
indication of an issue. A tape must not only
be ‘played’ on a sufficiently functioning / calibrated tape machine to
determine its actual condition, but must be continuously
monitored it's entire length, by ‘ears’
capable of making a ‘value judgment’ as to the tapes ‘true condition’.
Not too many people selling tapes have the equipment, expertise, nor the
time for that kind of undertaking. Thus, purchasing tapes, for what may
be assumed to be on them is a ‘crap shoot’ at best. While owing an
original ‘Beatles’ “Abby Road” on reel tape, ‘Pink Floyds’ “Dark Side of
the Moon” or any of the other myriad of recordings made throughout the
decades on reel tape is a wonderful idea for many,
but unfortunately unless the seller has investigated ALL of the
following, there is a STRONG chance the tape will be somewhere between
‘needing attention’ to ‘completely useless’. Most
sellers will simply say something like, “I don’t have a machine to play
this on, but it looks like it should sound fine”. Right…
What that means is, don’t pay much for it (unless you’re just the
‘gambler type’) if it hasn’t been played just prior to sale by someone
with the means to convey it’s true and complete condition to you.
Breakage:
Occasionally I’ll
have tape simply 'break'. This actually doesn't happen as often as you
would think it would and is usually associated with trying to thread it
onto a reel with excessively 'sharp' edges in the tape 'end load' slot.
This can usually be addressed by attaching a 'leader' to the tape, as
the 'leader' will be more resistant to sharp edges / rough handling
Leaders: Some of this tape is 'old'. Some of it could be said to be
'VERY OLD' (although that's a relative descriptor, we're often referring
to tape that is 40+ years old as of this writing). If a tape has a
'leader', it will have been attached from the factory / manufacturer /
user by adhesive tape. Adhesive tends to loose some of it's 'adhesion'
qualities over time, so it's not un-common for a leader to become
'un-stuck' to it's associated recording tape. This usually happens the
first or second time you try and play a tape. DOH!!! Well, that's how it
goes. You'll now need to hone up on your splicing skills and re-splice /
tape it back if you wish to use the tape with a leader (which is almost
always preferable). Leader detachment can even (and often does) happen
with fresh, NOS, sealed, never used tape!
Leaders are a good idea as well from a recording conservancy standpoint.
If the recording starts very near the ‘lead end’ of the tape, and every
time you load the tape, you break off a bit, then soon you will be into
the actual recorded material just to thread the tape onto the reel. You
should always use ‘leaders’ with your tapes for that reason alone.
Splices: Occasionally a tape will be spliced (sometimes more than
once). If I observe a splice upon my inspection, that looks like it's
simply a splice 'midstream' and the tape 'type' was not changed (usually
signified by a different 'edge color), I’ll usually 'play' / wind the
tape to that spot and inspect the quality of the splice. If it looks
good, then I’ll continue to play it. If there are numerous splices
visible, or color changes associated with the splices or in the case of
a 'single splice' the person who spliced it did a substandard job, I
know that either tape has been added to the end of the original
recording (best outcome for that), or it’s been spiced somewhere
‘mid-stream’ which usually means the original recording is not intact
either.
Sticky Shed / Shedding: Occasionally a tape will have
a symptom commonly referred to as 'sticky shed' (means the
magnetic material is flaking off of the tape base). This can be
evidenced by the magnetic material simply flaking off of its base.
Sometimes a tape will feel ‘tacky’ to the touch, and will leave residue
on the guide pins of the tape deck. This can often be so serious, that
after a few feet of tape, the path become so choked / clogged with
residue / material, that the tape speed (especially in ‘Fast Wind’ mode)
will slow down to a ‘crawl’ or stop altogether. You can clean the
residue build-up from the guide pins, and the tape speed will be fine
for a few moments, but then start to re-build and slow down again. I am
not aware of a solution for tapes that exhibit this.
Wrinkling / wrinkles / wrinkled tape / warped tape: Occasionally
a tape will appear fine while tightly wound on the reel, but as the
layers come off (often for the first time in decades), the tape will
develop a ‘wavy’, wrinkled appearance. If the wrinkles / waves are ONLY
near the first couple of layers, then it might not be an issue, but
depending on multiple factors, it quite likely will continue throughout
the tape. This usually renders the tape ‘un-listenable’, at least from
any kind of decent quality standpoint, as the ‘waves’ will cause the
tape to cyclically come away from the tape playback head, causing a
‘drop-out’ effect in the sound. Sometimes only one half of the tape will
be affected, and the other half may sound fine. Depending on track
format, and your need for that tape / recording, you’ll have to decide
if it’s a ‘terminal’ issue. Personally have had
this MANY times, most recently with a 'Sony Tape Deck Demo Tape' and
an 'Akai Quadraphonic Demonstration' tape.
I’m not aware of a solution for this ailment, but am open to
suggestions….
I'll also try and see if there's a noticeable pattern
regarding 'base type' (Mylar, Polyester etc), or if different thickness
of tape, ie; 1.0mil, 1.5mil etc or if it tends to affect any particular
brands, one over the other has and affect on it...
Re-Recorded over: ARRRGGG! This one happens all the time. It is
especially frustrating when it’s an ALIGNMENT / TEXT tape we’ve
purchased. Often it’s likely from someone needing a tape to record on,
and decides to ‘sacrifice’ one of their existing tapes. Occasionally it
may have been an accident, and someone inadvertently presses ‘Record’,
if only for a moment, and that section of tape all of the sudden has
some other material recorded on it. I experience this
recently with both an Ampex Alignment tape and an Akai 'Quadraphonic
Demonstration' tape.
Wrong tape / Mixed up tape / reel / box: This one happens VERY
often as well. Someone inadvertently winds the wrong tape on a reel, and
never rectifies it. Then you end up with “Alvin and the Chipmunks Sings
Christmas” in a Beatles “Sgt Peppers” box (hey, I suppose SERIOUS Alvin
and the Chipmunks fans would consider that a windfall).
Correct recording, but Re-Recorded over: This could mean a number
of things. Someone may have made the tape completely from ‘scratch’.
This is usually evidenced by hearing ‘click and pop’ from records in the
back ground. This could have been completely innocent. OR, someone could
be recording (even and especially from a CD), reproducing the reel
graphics and box graphics and essentially pirating recordings as
‘originals’. That is, of course, illegal (and
something you could do yourself, assuming your machine is up for it, and
you have tape that is up to the task). I
see eBay sellers offering reels of tapes VERY OFTEN as having recordings
by artists on tape, but that
are 'home brew' / have been ‘self recorded’.
You can sell ‘home brew’ tapes with recordings on them, you just can’t
advertise them with any specific or implied music recordings on them
(at least not anything you don't have the copyrights to),
unless they were recorded ‘from the factory’ that way.
Home-Brew Recording: See above.
Music plays backwards or is VERY muffled or BOTH backwards and VERY
muffled: This one can usually be rectified with a couple of empty
reels, and some ‘brain power’ to get it re-wound correctly or ‘flipped’
over.
Moldy tape: While this isn’t ‘good’, it might not be detrimental,
and can often be rectified or overlooked.
Warped, cracked or broken reels: While this isn’t ‘good’, it
might not be detrimental, and can often be rectified or overlooked.
Dropouts / 'cyclically muffled' sound:
This effect / issue can be caused from a number of
situations, but was likely due to the tape being exposed to a 'magnetic
field'. Examples of this can be from a vacuum cleaner motor ran too
close to them, a furnace motor (I had this happen to most of my cassette
collection that was stored in racks, mounted on the wall, that happened
to have the FAG furnace located just on the other side of the wall),
someone storing or sitting their tapes on just the 'right' speaker, in
just the 'right' way (this one happens often), tapes sat on top of a TV
or near it's power supply (magnetic flux from it's power transformer).
Another example of how this can happen is someone owns / utilizes a bulk
tape eraser, and isn't cognizant of other tapes in close proximity.
Those are some of the 'high points' (or 'low' depending on your
perspective) of the potential risks of purchasing reel to reel tape(s)
with the intention of enjoying the recordings that might appear to be on
them. Again, the only way to really know, is if the seller has actually,
recently played them, is qualified to judge their quality, and
did so on a system adequate for the task. Sorry to be a 'Debbie
Downer', but I've loaded up many tapes I had 'high hopes' for, only to
be sorely disappointed.
Here's a link to the 'full information page'...
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EMPTY TAKE-UP REELS
FOR Reel-to-Reel TAPE
DECKS
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FOSTEX
TAKE-UP REEL
10.5"
10.5"
NAB,
Black Aluminum metal reel
Reel-to-Reel 1/4"
for sale
Pre-owned,
Fostex,
1/4" X
10.5" metal / aluminum take-up /
pick-up / empty reel. Can be used with "pancakes". Will require
NAB HUB / REEL ADAPTORS.
Great cosmetic and mechanical condition. No original box included
Very limited supply w/ currently
ONLY 0?? remaining
in stock.
$99.99
ea. shipped*
SOLD / MIA??? 7/20/19
*
Packed and shipped via Ground shipment to any
of the lower 48 states. Other destinations / methods
can be calculated.
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USED / PRE-OWNED
REVOX
Reel-To-Reel TAPE
10.5"
1/4" X
10.5"
Plastic reels
HIGH
BIAS POSITION
Reel-to-Reel 1/4" Tape
2,500 feet
for sale
Pre-owned,
High Bias, Unknown Tape Brand or Type,
1/4" X
10.5"
Reel-to-Reel tape
on a REVOX, black plastic reel. At least
760 meters (2,500 ft.) in length and 1.0 mil thickness w/
Polyester base. This reel DOES NOT
REQUIRE NAB
hub adaptors!
Used and likely recorded on, but great shape.
Use a bulk eraser or will simply erase when new recordings are made.
Very limited supply w/ currently
0 remaining in stock.
The
REVOX Reel does not include an original
box.
$54.99
ea. shipped*
SOLD 7/11/19
or
We
can also do a "Bulk erase" on your tapes for an additional $5.00 ea.
Used and
Erased
Revox Tape
$59.99
ea.
shipped (while supply lasts)*
Add $2 ea.
for bulk erasing prior to shipment.
*
Packed and shipped via Ground shipment to any of the lower 48 states.
Other destinations can be calculated.
2.5lbs
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HOLDERS / RETAINERS
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REEL TO
REEL TAPE DECK
HUB / SPINDLE CLAMPS / REEL HOLDERS / REEL
RETAINERS / SPINDLE CAPS
NOW MOVED TO THEIR OWN PAGE. CLICK
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CLICK HERE.....
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We are proud to
announce the arrival of Audio-Technica turntable Cartridges to our line
of high quality audio accessories. Their turntable Cartridges have long
been recognized as some of the best quality available while still being
one of the most affordable in the industry.
We are an "Authorized" Audio-Technica dealer, and there
is a difference!
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NEW ADDITION 10/17/12
NOS / STILL SEALED
HIGH Bias
Reel-To-Reel Tape
REALISTIC
'LABORATORY STANDARD'
'SUPERTAPE'
IN THE 'SILVER & BLUE' BOX
1800 ft / 548.6m
1.0 MIL
MYLAR TAPE
7"
x 1/4" Tape
Cat # 44-1877A
'Low Noise'
for sale
NOS, still SEALED! 1/4" X 7"
(18cm),
Realistic / Radio Shack, 'Supertape', 1800 ft
reel to reel tape.
Great tape for 'later model' Reel to Reel tape recorders as it's 'high
bias' tape.
These are 1800' / 548.6 meters and 1.0 MIL thick, and include individual,
boxes with a plastic reel. Pretty much the perfect length for most LP's at
7.5ips (fast, consumer speed). According to an original catalog, "offers
best possible performance from ANY recorder-no special biasing required! You
get high output, virtually flat frequency response and reduced his and
headwear. Mylar base offers double the strength of acetate, extra resiliency
and high resistance ot humidity."
REALISTIC 'SUPERTAPE' REEL TAPE SPECIFICATIONS**:
Noise; -1.4dB
S/N Ratio; -3.7dB
Response @ 15kHz;
+0.4dB
Output @ 1% THD; +1.3dB
Coating Thickness; 0.42 mil
Coercivity (Hci);
305 oersteds
Retentivity (Br); 1516 gauss
Squareness (Br/Bm); 0.82
**Relative to 3M / Scotch '207'
Will work on any 'head format', meaning 'quarter track', 'half-track',
'full-track', '4-track / '8-track' / 'multi-track', stereo or mono tape
recorders / decks. Reels
are 'smoke' color, 3-spoke plastic. Leaderless tape.
Very limited supply w/ currently
0
in stock.
SINGLE $49.50 ea.
shipped*
SOLD OUT
*
Packed and shipped via
Ground shipment to any of the lower 48 states. Other destinations can be
calculated.
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Scotch Brand
BLUE, TRANSLUSCENT, PLASTIC TAPE REEL
SOLD |
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to see our Archive of Reel to Reel Tapes and Reels we've had (and likely will
have again at some points)...
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