or not in this case.
A bane of repair - the disappearing symptom.
Owner away till new year, Technics RS CH700 ribbon connected "separate".
Owner stopped using tapes because of squeel, on prompting he said on all
tapes and even on door opening but I forgot to ask whether one or other or
both tape drives.
Whatever I do I cannot induce a squeel.
Other than loose or tight capstan spindle what else could give a very loud
and
annoying audible squeel - he also confirmed it was mechanical and not
coming from speakers. Squeel on door opening suggests not pinch wheel
problems.
Dusting of talcum powder on rubber bands and return to owner? all rubber
bands seem good and right sort of tension.

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