Ampex belts

Frank Allen

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Have several Ampex reel to reel recorders, A-122, 960, and 601, does anybody know where I can get belts for these?? they go back to the late 50 s Thanks for any information.
Frank Axllen
 

RogerD

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If you check the recent Ampex list,there is a thread on this very subject.
 

Frank Allen

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Rodger d, thank you for the reply, this is first day on this fourm, could you please tell me how to check the Ampex list ?? not very good at navigating this forum yet. appreciate the help.
Frank Allen
 

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Rodger d, thank you for the reply, this is first day on this fourm, could you please tell me how to check the Ampex list ?? not very good at navigating this forum yet. appreciate the help.
Frank Allen

Hello Frank,

I found this.....you will need the width,depth and pitch probably.

On Jul 17, 2017, at 7:46 PM, HSK2 via Ampex wrote:
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>> Hi Matt-
>>
>> Thank you! I found what I need at McMaster-Carr. They offer custom belts
>> made to your exact length, with very good turn-around.
>>
>> I am aware of all of your other suggestions, and I too have made my own
>> rubber rollers, because necessity is the mother of invention!!
>>
>> Take care-
>>
>> Howard

https://www.mcmaster.com/#belts/=18p37cq

You can join the Ampex list @ this link and get regular updates via your email...once you do you can ask questions.....

http://recordist.com/ampex/

Good luck,

Roger
 

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