Philips EL3558 4 Track Mono Open Reel Recorder Recorder has been recently restored by myself and is now for sale after a 30 day test period. The Recorder has been completely overhauled with the following areas attended to:- All drive belts renewed with correct square section belts.Both Supply & Take-up reel clutches renewedAll three brakes renewedMotor removed, split and re-lubricated.All rotating assemblies removed, cleaned and re-lubricated.One switch cover replaced.All Electrolytic capacitors checked for correct values and replaced where out of spec.Visual inspection of PCB and any suspect soldered joints cleaned and resoldered. Replacement mains plug, to replace original two pin item.Heads demagnetised, cleaned and Azimuth aligned with factory alignment tape.Speed checked at both 9.5 & 4.75 cm/sec.Rubber mounting cushions for motor and chassis replaced.Potentiometers cleaned. Cabinet cleaned and Wood Treated. Both Playback and Record checked.Meter Checked and Tested. Supplied with period correct Philips Microphone and 7Take-up spool. I will include a reel of BASF tape. Please beware of loft finds which are nearly always require extensive restoration, this era (1966) of machine is notorious for the various rubber items to turn into a black sticky mess which can take a long time to clean away. Over 30 years experience restoring tape devices with many units restored and sold. Home collection preferred, so I can demonstrate the unit, alternatively I will post the unit securely packaged to your UK address. Items included:- 1. Philips EL3558, with Dust Cover, Lower Cable Cover.2. 7 Take up Spool.3. 5 BASF Reel and Box (Circa 1966).4. Philips Microphone. Please note:- There is a small mark by the Record level Manual/Auto switch.The Lettering for speed 3 3/4 IPS has worn away over the years.The Lettering for the volume control has slightly worn away over the years. Please message me for any further details.

Philips EL3558 4 Track Mono Open Reel Recorder Recorder has been recently restored by myself and is now for sale after a 30 day test period. The Recorder has been completely overhauled with the following areas attended to:- All drive belts renewed with correct square section belts.Both Supply & Take-up reel clutches renewedAll three brakes renewedMotor removed, split and re-lubricated.All rotating assemblies removed, cleaned and re-lubricated.One switch cover replaced.All Electrolytic capacitors checked for correct values and replaced where out of spec.Visual inspection of PCB and any suspect soldered joints cleaned and resoldered. Replacement mains plug, to replace original two pin item.Heads demagnetised, cleaned and Azimuth aligned with factory alignment tape.Speed checked at both 9.5 & 4.75 cm/sec.Rubber mounting cushions for motor and chassis replaced.Potentiometers cleaned. Cabinet cleaned and Wood Treated. Both Playback and Record checked.Meter Checked and Tested. Supplied with period correct Philips Microphone and 7Take-up spool. I will include a reel of BASF tape. Please beware of loft finds which are nearly always require extensive restoration, this era (1966) of machine is notorious for the various rubber items to turn into a black sticky mess which can take a long time to clean away. Over 30 years experience restoring tape devices with many units restored and sold. Home collection preferred, so I can demonstrate the unit, alternatively I will post the unit securely packaged to your UK address. Items included:- 1. Philips EL3558, with Dust Cover, Lower Cable Cover.2. 7 Take up Spool.3. 5 BASF Reel and Box (Circa 1966).4. Philips Microphone. Please note:- There is a small mark by the Record level Manual/Auto switch.The Lettering for speed 3 3/4 IPS has worn away over the years.The Lettering for the volume control has slightly worn away over the years. Please message me for any further details.

Philips EL3558 4 Track Mono Open Reel Recorder Recorder has been recently restored by myself and is now for sale after a 30 day test period. The Recorder has been completely overhauled with the following areas attended to:- All drive belts renewed with correct square section belts.Both Supply & Take-up reel clutches renewedAll three brakes renewedMotor removed, split and re-lubricated.All rotating assemblies removed, cleaned and re-lubricated.One switch cover replaced.All Electrolytic capacitors checked for correct values and replaced where out of spec.Visual inspection of PCB and any suspect soldered joints cleaned and resoldered. Replacement mains plug, to replace original two pin item.Heads demagnetised, cleaned and Azimuth aligned with factory alignment tape.Speed checked at both 9.5 & 4.75 cm/sec.Rubber mounting cushions for motor and chassis replaced.Potentiometers cleaned. Cabinet cleaned and Wood Treated. Both Playback and Record checked.Meter Checked and Tested. Supplied with period correct Philips Microphone and 7Take-up spool. I will include a reel of BASF tape. Please beware of loft finds which are nearly always require extensive restoration, this era (1966) of machine is notorious for the various rubber items to turn into a black sticky mess which can take a long time to clean away. Over 30 years experience restoring tape devices with many units restored and sold. Home collection preferred, so I can demonstrate the unit, alternatively I will post the unit securely packaged to your UK address. Items included:- 1. Philips EL3558, with Dust Cover, Lower Cable Cover.2. 7 Take up Spool.3. 5 BASF Reel and Box (Circa 1966).4. Philips Microphone. Please note:- There is a small mark by the Record level Manual/Auto switch.The Lettering for speed 3 3/4 IPS has worn away over the years.The Lettering for the volume control has slightly worn away over the years. Please message me for any further details.

Vintage Philips EL3558 Two Speed Four Track Reel To Reel Tape Recorder. Condition not checked. Sold as seen