aunt gave me my grandfathers wollensak reel to reel player what do i have here?

[kuba komet]

i recently got my grandfathers reel to reel player with a bunch of goodies wollensak 5740 with a bunch of old 1950 recordings in this old metal holder i think i will keep passing it down the line to my boys when they get old...i still have to try it out but what should i look for prob something will be bad from sitting all these years i take it this stuff is all new to me lol........being 34

 

[Fred Longworth]

In general, a machine of that age will require replacement or restoration or rubber parts, treatment of switches and controls with Caig DeoxIT D5, and lubrication of motor(s) and capstan. Also, greases will have changed into bubble gum in many crucial locations -- and must be removed. Because of the age, expect it will need a tube or two. Also, don't be surprised if electrolytic capacitors in the power supply have failed.

Fred

 

[kuba komet]

thanks for the info fred.....

 

[kuba komet]

had to take it apart the drive belt was off had fun doing it and well it works and sounds amazing ........now i am listening to all these old recordings my grandfather had wow this stuff is old.........all the reels in the old metal tins and they are kept in an old metal holder i will post up some pics soon

 

[gonner]

a blast from the past, cool.