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Old 19th Jun 2019, 10:06 pm   #10
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Default Re: Will these old tapes be playable?

You should see some of the tapes I have revived!

Give them a fast wind gently pinching a tissue around the tape just before the head bridge. You'd be amazed at how they ever survived when you see the dirt come off, and how clear they sound.
You can also see during this process if there are any 'sellotape bombs' splices (sellotape oozes and sticks adjacent layers). Get some proper splicing tape in, or use the 3m Magic Tape in a pinch.
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