You will learn what a typical vintage reel to reel tape deck repair and restoration is all about. I repaired and restored this Akai GX255 open reel deck back to operating condition. The number one thing not to do when storing your reel to reel tape deck for long periods of time is to leave the tape threaded in the unit. This tape deck repair and restoration had three main issues.
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