Rare AKAI 4000DS Reel to Reel Tape Recorder Japan 1975 VGC Fully Serviced. Great example of vintage AKAI reel to reel tape machine, fully working order, just been serviced, new belt fitted, potentiometers cleaned and lubricated, heads demagnetised, playing and recording as it should. For cosmetic condition please see attached pictures,great condition, could say as new,just few light scratches around, nothing major, hard to find this days in this fantastic condition Including printable manual instruction and power lead This is a vintage audio equipment, nearly 50 years old,you do need to have a basic knowledge of use, operate and maintenance of the machine! I have had few returns due to buyer complaints the machine is not working because they didn’t put the tape correctly on the reels or didn’t clean heads regularly causing poor sound quality So please, please, please DO NOT BUY if you don’t know how to use and maintaince the machine! Thank you! So , this tape deck , if postage service selected, will be supplied with one prerecorded good quality used tape with no extra cost to prove that is in fully working condition. The tape will be prerecorded with purchase date of BBC radio programme to ensure it’s being done just after your purchase. Unless you would like me to record your favourite music, please contact me just after purchase , thank you PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AKAI REEL SPOOLS IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SALE-for illustration only! Prefer collection in person and check it on collection but can post it via DPD insured service Any questions feel free to ask Thanks for looking! Greg

Rare AKAI 4000DB Reel to Reel Tape Recorder Japan 1975 VGC Fully Serviced. Great example of vintage AKAI reel to reel tape machine, fully working order, just been serviced, new belt fitted, potentiometers cleaned and lubricated, heads demagnetised, playing and recording with no issues For cosmetic condition please see attached pictures-just few light scratches around, nothing major, hard to find another example like this ones days in this good condition! Including printable manual instruction PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AKAI REEL SPOOLS IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SALE-for illustration only! This is a vintage audio equipment, nearly 50 years old,you do need to have a basic knowledge of use, operate and maintenance of the machine! I have had few returns due to buyer complaints the machine is not working because they didn’t put the tape correctly on the reels or didn’t clean heads regularly causing poor sound quality So please, please, please DO NOT BUY if you don’t know how to use the machine! Thank you! So , this tape deck , if postage service selected, will be supplied with one prerecorded good quality used tape with no extra cost to prove that is in fully working condition. The tape will be prerecorded with purchase date of BBC radio programme to ensure it’s being done just after your purchase. Unless you would like me to record your favourite music, please contact me just after purchase , thank you Prefer collection in person and check it on collection but can post it via DPD insured service Any questions feel free to ask Thanks for looking! Greg

??Rare AKAI 4000DS reel to reel DUST COVER. Acrylic. DC-44.Original box VGC??. Original dust cover for all 4000 models of Reel to Reel tapes recorders in original box, very hard to find this days! Is in good cosmetic condition, no cracks, there is light scratches mostly coming from the polished cloth but nothing major Please see attached pictures for details, I have tried to take pictures as best as possible but because is acrylic it’s gives blemishes from the lamps so hard to take clear pictures But please don’t expect is as new condition, it’s very good condition for the year and has been used previously Some of the light scratches I think comes from the original packaging, it’s must be stored in the box for many years I’m sure this light scratches can be removed using special polishing products but I didn’t attempt to do it myself to not get it worse. To be fair they are not visible when placed on the tape deck Will be well packed before sending via insured service or collection in person available Thanks for looking! Greg

Rare AKAI 4000DS Reel to Reel Tape Recorder Japan 1975 VGC Fully Serviced. Great example of vintage AKAI reel to reel tape machine, fully working order, just been serviced, new belt fitted, potentiometers cleaned and lubricated, heads demagnetised, playing and recording as new! For cosmetic condition please see attached pictures,great condition, could say as new,just few light scratches around, nothing major, hard to find this days in this fantastic condition Including printable manual instruction and power lead There is no original rubber tape holders, they not been doing their jobs ( not hold the tape strong enough) so it’s been replaced with custom made ones-please see attached pictures for details PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AKAI REEL SPOOLS IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SALE-for illustration only! Prefer collection in person and check it on collection but can post it via insured service Any questions feel free to ask Thanks for looking! Greg

Akai 4000DS Reel to Reel Tape Recorder. Great example of vintage AKAI REEL TO REEL Tape Recorder, fully working order, just had new belts fitted, potentiometers lubricated, heads demagnetised , playing and recording tapes as it should For cosmetic condition please see attached pictures- few really small scratches around, nothing major, great condition for the year, like new,hard to find another example like this ones this days To see it playing please visit link below; https://youtu.be/iCaDq8GGZXw Including colour copy of original manual instruction and powder lead PLEASE NOTE THE AKAI SPOOLS REALS NOT INCLUDE WITH THE SALE-JUST THE TAPE DECK!!! THE AKAI SPOOLS IS FOR ILUSTRATION ONLY!!!! Prefer collection in person & audio test done before pay but can post it vis insured service Any questions just ask! Thanks for looking ! Greg

Rare AKAI 4000DB Reel to Reel Tape Recorder Japan 1975 VGC Fully Serviced. Great example of vintage AKAI reel to reel tape machine, fully working order, just been serviced, new belt fitted, potentiometers cleaned and lubricated, heads demagnetised, playing and recording with no issues For cosmetic condition please see attached pictures?just few light scratches around, nothing major, hard to find this days in this fantastic condition! Including printable manual instruction, power lead, and original box( box slightly damaged) To see it working please see the link attached; https://youtu.be/kea6jG-GpYU PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AKAI REEL SPOOLS IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SALE-for illustration only! Prefer collection in person and check it on collection but can post it via DPD insured service Any questions feel free to ask Thanks for looking! Greg

Rare AKAI 4000DB Reel to Reel Tape Recorder Japan 1975 VGC Fully Serviced. Great example of vintage AKAI reel to reel tape machine, fully working order, just been serviced, new belt fitted, potentiometers cleaned and lubricated, heads demagnetised, playing and recording as new! For cosmetic condition please see attached pictures, just few light scratches around, nothing major, Both bottom corners has been repaired due to previous damage but is not much noticeable-please study carefully listing pictures for details Including printable manual instruction and power lead To see it working please see the link attached; https://youtu.be/kea6jG-GpYU PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AKAI REEL SPOOLS IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SALE-for illustration only! Prefer collection in person and check it on collection but can post it via DPD insured service Any questions feel free to ask Thanks for looking! Greg

Rare AKAI 4000DS Reel to Reel Tape Recorder Japan 1975 VGC Fully Serviced. Great example of vintage AKAI reel to reel tape machine, fully working order, just been serviced, new belt fitted, potentiometers cleaned and lubricated, heads demagnetised, playing and recording as new! For cosmetic condition please see attached pictures,great condition, could say as new,just few light scratches around, nothing major, hard to find this days in this fantastic condition Including printable manual instruction and power lead To see it working please see the link attached; https://youtu.be/X9rUcgnrNO4 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AKAI REEL SPOOLS IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SALE-for illustration only! Prefer collection in person and check it on collection but can post it via UPS insured service Any questions feel free to ask Thanks for looking! Greg

Rare AKAI 4000DB Reel to Reel Tape Recorder Japan 1975 VGC Fully Serviced. Great example of vintage AKAI reel to reel tape machine, fully working order, just been serviced, new belt fitted, potentiometers cleaned and lubricated, heads demagnetised, playing and recording with no issues For cosmetic condition please see attached pictures?just few light scratches around, nothing major, hard to find this days in this fantastic condition! Including printable manual instruction, power lead, and original box( box slightly damaged) To see it working please see the link attached; https://youtu.be/kea6jG-GpYU PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AKAI REEL SPOOLS IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SALE-for illustration only! Prefer collection in person and check it on collection but can post it via DPD insured service Any questions feel free to ask Thanks for looking! Greg

Akai 4000DS Reel to Reel Tape Recorder. Great example of vintage AKAI REEL TO REEL Tape Recorder, fully working order, just had new belts fitted, potentiometers lubricated, heads demagnetised , playing and recording tapes as it should For cosmetic condition please see attached pictures- few really small scratches around, nothing major, great condition for the year, like new,hard to find another example like this ones this days To see it playing please visit link below; https://youtu.be/iCaDq8GGZXw Including colour copy of original manual instruction and powder lead PLEASE NOTE THE AKAI SPOOLS REALS NOT INCLUDE WITH THE SALE-JUST THE TAPE DECK!!! THE AKAI SPOOLS IS FOR ILUSTRATION ONLY!!!! Prefer collection in person & audio test done before pay but can post it vis insured service Any questions just ask! Thanks for looking ! Greg

Rare AKAI 4000DS Reel to Reel Tape Recorder Japan 1975 VGC Fully Serviced. Great example of vintage AKAI reel to reel tape machine, fully working order, just been serviced, new belt fitted, potentiometers cleaned and lubricated, heads demagnetised, playing and recording as new! For cosmetic condition please see attached pictures,great condition, could say as new,just few light scratches around, nothing major, hard to find this days in this fantastic condition Including printable manual instruction and power lead To see it working please see the link attached; https://youtu.be/X9rUcgnrNO4 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AKAI REEL SPOOLS IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SALE-for illustration only! Prefer collection in person and check it on collection but can post it via UPS insured service Any questions feel free to ask Thanks for looking! Greg

??Rare AKAI 4000DS reel to reel DUST COVER. Acrylic. DC-44.Original box VGC??. Original dust cover for all 4000 models of Reel to Reel tapes recorders in original box, very hard to find this days! Is in good cosmetic condition, no cracks, there is light scratches mostly coming from the polished cloth but nothing major Please see attached pictures for details, I have tried to take pictures as best as possible but because is acrylic it’s gives blemishes from the lamps so hard to take clear pictures But please don’t expect is as new condition, it’s very good condition for the year and has been used previously Some of the light scratches I think comes from the original packaging, it’s must be stored in the box for many years I’m sure this light scratches can be removed using special polishing products but I didn’t attempt to do it myself to not get it worse. To be fair they are not visible when placed on the tape deck Will be well packed before sending via insured service or collection in person available Thanks for looking! Greg

Akai 4000DS Reel to Reel Tape Recorder. Great example of vintage AKAI REEL TO REEL Tape Recorder, fully working order, just had new belts fitted, potentiometers lubricated, heads demagnetised , playing and recording tapes as it should For cosmetic condition please see attached pictures- few really small scratches around, nothing major, great condition for the year, like new,hard to find another example like this ones this days To see it playing please visit link below; https://youtu.be/iCaDq8GGZXw Including colour copy of original manual instruction and powder lead PLEASE NOTE THE AKAI SPOOLS REALS NOT INCLUDE WITH THE SALE-JUST THE TAPE DECK!!! THE AKAI SPOOLS IS FOR ILUSTRATION ONLY!!!! Prefer collection in person & audio test done before pay but can post it vis insured service Any questions just ask! Thanks for looking ! Greg

Rare AKAI 4000DB Reel to Reel Tape Recorder Japan 1975 VGC Fully Serviced. Great example of vintage AKAI reel to reel tape machine, fully working order, just been serviced, new belt fitted, potentiometers cleaned and lubricated, heads demagnetised, playing and recording with no issues For cosmetic condition please see attached pictures?just few light scratches around, nothing major, hard to find this days in this fantastic condition! Including printable manual instruction, power lead, and original box( box slightly damaged) To see it working please see the link attached; https://youtu.be/kea6jG-GpYU PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AKAI REEL SPOOLS IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SALE-for illustration only! Prefer collection in person and check it on collection but can post it via DPD insured service Any questions feel free to ask Thanks for looking! Greg