New to forum, various vintage recorders found in loft - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

k9davey · 3rd Feb 2019, 2:50 pm

Hello!

I am new here. I wondered if someone could help. We have recently found a number of vintage tape recorders and reel to reel recorders in my parents loft and I was hoping someone could point me in the direction of a specialist dealer ........or any idea where i should contact for advice what to do with them

AC/HL · 3rd Feb 2019, 2:56 pm

Hello Davey and welcome,
"Tape recorders" covers a wide range, and the advice could vary. Can you give more details, preferably with photographs, to enable us to give the best advice.

paulsherwin · 3rd Feb 2019, 3:37 pm

If these are domestic machines from the 60s, they're unlikely to be worth much so you shouldn't get your hopes up. People do collect such machines but supply exceeds demand.

If they are domestic hifi recorders from the 70s there will be more interest, but they still won't be worth a fortune.

Recorders are only worth real money nowadays if they are semipro machines from the Japanese big boys or people like Ferrograph or Revox. Even then condition is very important. I guess you will know if your parents were into high end tape recording.

As Bill says, a few photos will enable forum members to give you an honest assessment. There are some real tape recorder experts here.

barretter · 3rd Feb 2019, 4:06 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulsherwin

Recorders are only worth real money nowadays if they are semipro machines from the Japanese big boys or people like Ferrograph or Revox. Even then condition is very important. I guess you will know if your parents were into high end tape recording.

Even better if they were Nagra or Stellavox!

Ted Kendall · 3rd Feb 2019, 8:43 pm

A picture is worth a thousand words here...

3rd Feb 2019, 2:50 pm	#1
k9davey Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Carnforth, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 1	New to forum, various vintage recorders found in loft Hello! I am new here. I wondered if someone could help. We have recently found a number of vintage tape recorders and reel to reel recorders in my parents loft and I was hoping someone could point me in the direction of a specialist dealer ........or any idea where i should contact for advice what to do with them

3rd Feb 2019, 2:56 pm	#2
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: New to forum, various vintage recorders found in loft Hello Davey and welcome, "Tape recorders" covers a wide range, and the advice could vary. Can you give more details, preferably with photographs, to enable us to give the best advice.

3rd Feb 2019, 3:37 pm	#3
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,945	Re: New to forum, various vintage recorders found in loft If these are domestic machines from the 60s, they're unlikely to be worth much so you shouldn't get your hopes up. People do collect such machines but supply exceeds demand. If they are domestic hifi recorders from the 70s there will be more interest, but they still won't be worth a fortune. Recorders are only worth real money nowadays if they are semipro machines from the Japanese big boys or people like Ferrograph or Revox. Even then condition is very important. I guess you will know if your parents were into high end tape recording. As Bill says, a few photos will enable forum members to give you an honest assessment. There are some real tape recorder experts here.

3rd Feb 2019, 8:43 pm	#5
Ted Kendall Dekatron Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kington, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 3,670	Re: New to forum, various vintage recorders found in loft A picture is worth a thousand words here...