US$1,100 Tascam 488 8-Track cassette multitrack & 12 ch. in Scarborough, Ontario for sale

Selling 1 of Tascam's anecdotally speaking, 1 of the only desktop version of analog 8-track multitrack cassette format recorder/12 channel mixer ever manufactured, The Tascam 488 equipped with the most effective DBX noise reduction system of its kind. It is worth having this indispensable machine around in any audio or video environment to add substantial life to any cold masterings that perhaps only a tape based format can ever deliver. It's all you need for capturing that missing body of warmth sound character unattainable by the ubiquitous ones and zeros counterpart. One of my personal project. Prior to posting, countless hours spent given a twenty point tune up including but not limited to, opening the machine layer by layer, board by board. Tape transport rejuvenated, heads demagnetized. Lubrication and deoxit all knobs, controls & majority of electronics, as well as many relevant connections where necessarily important to ensure proper contact, static free and smooth operation. Furthermore, buffed and detailed clean every crevice every line to free from dusts with even some retouching may be involved in the refurbishing process. Bench tested and all buttons work as should, records and plays with motor mechanism as strong as intended and ready to put in service once again. The 488 is no longer in production and becoming a hard commodity and very sought after due to it's high-quality result of any studio or live recording project and ease of use that is still relevant in digital culture of today! So grab it while it lasts! Like most vintages, some superficial imperfections and cosmetic are almost expected but in no way impede normal functionality. Shipping may vary on location.