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I'm sure that's more than up to the job but it looks like a seriously expensive bit of kit!

Thanks, this is really useful advice. I think this is the route I'll take as I've confirmed my mate's cassette deck is a Tascam model which I think is a half-decent bit of kit and should be better than the £20 option from Amazon. I should be able to get the right cables for less than a tenner from Amazon. Cheers

Thanks, I'll take a look at that.

The other option is to wrap the tapes around my head and transfer them by osmosis. 😂

I the other thread on this subject I mentioned that Leicestershire Trading Standards supported the 2020 prosecution of this chap which resulted in him being convicted of five charges of fraud by false representation and two of falsifying articles for the purpose of fraud. It might be worth also contacting Trading Standards to bring him to their attention again.

I have a few of my old band's cassettes from the early 80s which I'd like to convert to a digital format. I don't actually have a cassette player but I might be able to borrow one from a friend. I'm thinking it should be possible to connect the L/R phono out sockets to my dual input audio interface and then record into two Logic Pro tracks. If this is viable solution then it raises a few questions if anyone can confirm the best way forward. 1. The tapes are the best part of 40 years old and haven't been played. I'm guessing there may be some oxidisation and probably print-through. Is there anything that can be done to minimise any effects of that? 2. My audio interface has two combined XLR/Instrument Jack sockets each with a Line/Instrument toggle switch. What sort of levels can I expect to get from the cassette deck phono out sockets which input options will best match that signal? Knowing the answer to this will help me to source the right cable/connectors. 3. Assuming I can get a good signal into Logic, is there any processing I can apply to enhance the recordings? Alternatively, I anyone has any suggestions on a better way to achieve this they would be gratefully received. Thanks

If this is the same person who was previously convicted of fraud in Loughborough Magistrates Court on or around 15th January 2020, is it coincidence that this recent activity coincides with the expiry of his two-year suspended prison sentence? However, surely the police who dealt with the original prosecution would be interested to learn that he's returned to his nefarious ways? Also, Leicestershire Trading Standards were involved in that prosecution, perhaps it would be worth contacting them?

I’ve bought screws from that eBay seller before and he’s a really good guy to deal with.

Either that or just play it at sweaty gigs. About 5 years should produce the desired effect. 😂

Beautiful ! You’re very lucky to have landed that. 👍 What is the weight by the way? Do you know if the body is chambered? I have a Shuker Precision but it is rather on the heavy side and I was wondering what the difference would be.

I guess it would be useful to keep a note of that information to trot out if asked again in the future whether it actually applies or not. It’s clearly an acceptable answer and how are they going to know if it’s true or not?

The Affinity was listed in your original post albeit with a question mark. The Affinity probably £100 or so cheaper than the CV and isn’t as well finished so it’s an easy one to discount. It’s not in the same league as the others you’re considering.

Yep, there’s nothing bold or bright there. Even the shell pink looks a bit insipid. Is the text some sort of sarcastic addition by someone rather than official company marketing material?

Was that Bakithi Kumalo?

Also apologies to @Reggaebass for not initially making it clear which program I was referring to. My original post incorrectly implied that it was the Trojan Records documentary. So, a bit of car crash on my part. I wish I’d kept quiet now. 😜

Good point. It seems that my Virgin Media setup has got its knickers in a twist. I’m getting correct Yorkshire region TV but North East program listings for some reason. I’m too tired to figure it out now so will have a look tomorrow.

Ah right. Confusing.

Strange, the TV listing says it’s the Lindisfarne documentary but it’s actually who do you think you are 🤔

The Lindisfarne program is on again now on BBC1

I saw that on an earlier run. Really really good. I might even have it recorded somewhere so I’ll have to watch it again.

I’ve wish it had been me. 😩 If it was a BC member, no doubt we’ll soon see a rather smug NBD post. 😂

It went for £1750 in the end.

AFAIK it’s in front of the nut, which is where the break point of the string should be.

I had one of those BITD. Awesome cab but lugging it around was one of the contributing factors that caused me to give up gigging. 😂

I have some Gotoh machine heads and the blurb that came with them recommends Silicon Oil or Cohesive Oil (whatever that is)