Mar 08, 2007 10:56 am did you clean/lube your capstans or anything? sounds like something needs a lubing or a new belt.
TASCAM 388 Squeaks and Clicks..Need Advice!
Posted on Mar 08, 2007 10:49 am
justinhobler
Member Since: Mar 08, 2007
Does anybody know about the tascam 388. I just got one..seems to be in great condition. I cleaned the heads with rubbing alcohol (70% i think, the higher alcohol of the two from walgreens)and I cleaned the rollers and rubber parts with tascam rubber cleaner. Used cue tips to dry everything. That was 3 weeks ago. Ever since it squeaks while it plays the tape. Is this normal for a while?
Also when I rewind or fast forward longer than 3 secs I can see the tape clicking against the take up reel,(the reels are plastic, no bends) like its not lined up straight..not a big deal bc everything sounds great, but just concerned about taper wear...
HELP!
Justin
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Mar 08, 2007 10:56 am did you clean/lube your capstans or anything? sounds like something needs a lubing or a new belt.
Mar 08, 2007 10:59 am when i push down a little on the big roller on the right that the tape winds around (its a 1/4 reel to reel)the squeaking goes away, only tried it once, didnt wanna screw the machines beautiful transport up/
Mar 08, 2007 11:12 am So what are the pinch rollers? the wheels? sorry im new to this and all. how would i lube them.
Mar 14, 2007 09:17 pm The preferred lubricant is a none oil type lubricant. Simply apply it lightly to the spindle surfaces, not to the rollers themselves.
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