The $50 Tascam 238 Lives!

[@ArmchairRamb0]

I had one in 1996, loved it. 8 tracks, two songs fit easily on each HQ cassette. I got it for about $320. I had a 16ch Tascam board that connected up with it via RCA plugs in 8-ch RCA snakes, worked great. Insert channels were terrific, I had several outboard hardware effects that worked well and connected easily to the sends. A really good product before Frontier when Tascam's stuff went to shit. The remote with its ridiculous length was FANTASTIC!

[@christopherJSmokeandMirrors]

I knew this guy from a forum like 10 years ago. Kindest most patient generous man ive ever met online. No lie. Youd have to be for someone to look you up 10 years later just to say this.

[@SweetbeatsTechStop]

And outta nowhere comes a note of encouragement. Hey thanks for taking the time to share that. I really appreciate that. What did I help you with? I’ll remember it by device and issue lol.

[@christopherJSmokeandMirrors]

@@SweetbeatsTechStop is there a way i can contact you without posting personal info here? Ive been meaning to catch up with you for awhile, but i switched emails. If this seems odd, i can be reached at the name of my channel, no spaces, no caps, and no ' either at gmail. Link is also in my channel. I have something you built for me and ive been meaning to return it all this time if youd like it back. I know this seems odd but, trust me this isnt anything weird. I also have a few questions about my m308 mixer and you know these better than anyone ive ever known. But yeah, anyone reading this, this guys is the real deal. An example for all men to aspire to.

[@christopherJSmokeandMirrors]

@@SweetbeatsTechStop i went and found your email in my old box and sent you a letter. Hopefully you still have the same one.

[@andreasmoll_0924]

Best 8-track ever made..

[@OldStationRecords]

Great videos..! I do have a Tascam M 520 and a 238 like this one. Do you repair equipment for other people..? Thank you, Joe

[@SweetbeatsTechStop]

I do, sparingly. If I had more time I’d do more but time is in extremely short supply.

[@OldStationRecords]

@@SweetbeatsTechStop Thank you for your response, I understand and you are right about the value of time. Please let me know if you can service my 238, with no hurry, I live in Kentucky, best regards, Joe

[@SweetbeatsTechStop]

I’m in the Pacific Northwest…keep in mind shipping each way would likely be around $150, and of course involve risk, the degree of which would depend on how well you packed it. If that alone doesn’t dissuade you, tell me what’s going on with your 238?

[@OldStationRecords]

@@SweetbeatsTechStop oh, ok, I see. I have the 238 in Provo Utah, and will pick it up, I will check it and let you know. I bought it some time ago, knowing it had some issue, but worked in general. It's great to know you are around. Good skills..! I love recording, and plan to make space here to organize a setting that can include the 520, and 238 , Cheers

[@OldStationRecords]

Hi there, as said went to Utah to pick some equipment that included my 238. Ok here is what shows up, .. I plug it, turn it on and immediately the engine that is more to the top of the unit, and is perpendicular to the front, makes a sound similar to a sirene..it's rolling inside, no doubt about it...thank you.. regards Joe

[@gardenave2531]

Damn!! Nice score. I’m really curious how these sound. I recently scored a Tascam M512 for cheap…the perfect match?

[@SweetbeatsTechStop]

That’s a good combo IMO, or an M-300 series.

[@DaveZula]

That is a nice machine and an amazing deal. ✌️😎

[@fitzjameswood5486]

'Good deals can be found'...but not in the UK, sadly. They want silly prices for these things. £600-1500 for a 30 year old cassette machine! I don't thinks so. Get an ADAT for 50 squid.

[@mikedorseymusic8907]

Hey there, I'm building a machine.. Is there a way to get in contact with you?

[@SweetbeatsTechStop]

You mean you’re working on a 238 and need some help?

[@mikedorseymusic8907]

@@SweetbeatsTechStop no, I'm actually working on designing a tape machine.. Wondered if you'd be interested in hearing about it