Telefunken 1-inch 4 track heads manufacturers and retailers - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

david winter · 10th Dec 2011, 9:56 pm

Hi,

I would like to find some 1 inch 4 tracks erase, record and playback heads to replace the missing ones of my 1949 Telefunken T9. Since this particular model was made in extremely small quantity (less than 20, if not up to 10), I doubt that I will ever find the originals, and the head block already shows some changes to accomodate other heads (now missing).
Moreover, another idea is to determine the heads used in the later 1 inch model made by Telefunken and used at the EMI studios (Abbey Road).
Anyone knows where I could find these heads at reasonable prices ? I'm not looking for high end quality like on a Studer. I want to make an old 1949 machine work sometimes with minimal changes if possible.

Thanks !

mrmagnetophon · 10th Dec 2011, 10:02 pm

What about telefunken m-10 headblocks?
Swap the heads out?
Just a thought, i've seen alot of those heads around.
-Chris

Ted Kendall · 11th Dec 2011, 12:16 pm

Terry Summers at Summertone is always worth a try...

jamesperrett · 12th Dec 2011, 2:54 pm

One inch 4 track is a strange combination - half inch 4 track is more common. I suspect that Ted's recommendation to contact Terry Summers is your best chance.

James.

david winter · 12th Dec 2011, 11:03 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmagnetophon

What about telefunken m-10 headblocks?
Swap the heads out?
Just a thought, i've seen alot of those heads around.
-Chris

Indeed, I called the person who had my T9 and who also owns a 1-inch M10. He said the heads are exactly the same on both machines, so I'll try to find a M10 block which will most likely be cheaper than newer heads. Thanks for that hint !

mrmagnetophon · 13th Dec 2011, 2:13 am

No Problem David, I hope to see some more of your videos in the new year, I'm excited to hear how that HTS machine sounds!
-Chris

10th Dec 2011, 9:56 pm	#1
david winter Hexode Join Date: May 2008 Location: Paris, France Posts: 336	Telefunken 1-inch 4 track heads manufacturers and retailers Hi, I would like to find some 1 inch 4 tracks erase, record and playback heads to replace the missing ones of my 1949 Telefunken T9. Since this particular model was made in extremely small quantity (less than 20, if not up to 10), I doubt that I will ever find the originals, and the head block already shows some changes to accomodate other heads (now missing). Moreover, another idea is to determine the heads used in the later 1 inch model made by Telefunken and used at the EMI studios (Abbey Road). Anyone knows where I could find these heads at reasonable prices ? I'm not looking for high end quality like on a Studer. I want to make an old 1949 machine work sometimes with minimal changes if possible. Thanks !

10th Dec 2011, 10:02 pm	#2
mrmagnetophon Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ohio, USA. Posts: 757	Re: Telefunken 1-inch 4 track heads manufacturers and retailers What about telefunken m-10 headblocks? Swap the heads out? Just a thought, i've seen alot of those heads around. -Chris

11th Dec 2011, 12:16 pm	#3
Ted Kendall Dekatron Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kington, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 3,675	Re: Telefunken 1-inch 4 track heads manufacturers and retailers Terry Summers at Summertone is always worth a try...

12th Dec 2011, 2:54 pm	#4
jamesperrett Octode Join Date: May 2007 Location: Liss, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 1,875	Re: Telefunken 1-inch 4 track heads manufacturers and retailers One inch 4 track is a strange combination - half inch 4 track is more common. I suspect that Ted's recommendation to contact Terry Summers is your best chance. James.

13th Dec 2011, 2:13 am	#6
mrmagnetophon Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ohio, USA. Posts: 757	Re: Telefunken 1-inch 4 track heads manufacturers and retailers No Problem David, I hope to see some more of your videos in the new year, I'm excited to hear how that HTS machine sounds! -Chris