Ex National (Panasonic/Matsushita) domestic tape machine
I am very much "into" sustainability, a complete tape machine represents a LOT of embedded energy and to waste that embedded energy is a very bad thing, even worse is to bury it in landfill and subsequently poison our environment!
What is embedded energy?
Embedded energy is a measurement of the total energy that was used to create a component, a module or a complete piece of equipment originally.
So why has this National RS-760S become an "organ donor"?
Keep in mind this was a machine intended for the domestic market, the price conscious consumer. A fun machine to play around with (NOT for the professionals) but the Japanese decided to use sprocket reel tables which are partially made of plastic! Over the years, the plastic becomes brittle and breaks off. No longer will the reel be held in place and the machine becomes a noisy (as the reel tries to grip the reel table) heap of junk.
The machine actually was fully functional in all ways but this reel table problem made it pretty unsatisfactory to use and replacement reel tables are like "hens teeth" - it just wasn't worth the effort (for me anyway) to try and source a reel table.
But that said, they are a fun machine to record and playback those mysterious 1/4" tapes that might be lurking in the back cupboard or simply restore a machine for your "technology museum"
Brief background to National, Panasonic and Matsushita
Matsushita was begun by the Japanese industrialist Konosuke Matsushita. The Matsushita company initally used the branding NATIONAL for their premium products then in the 1980's moved to the branding NATIONAL PANASONIC and then further progressed to just PANASONIC.
To a certain extent, the branding on any Matsushita product gives an indication of its age - a "true original" Matsushita product from the 1960's or even 1970's should be branded NATIONAL
If you are repairing or restoring one of these machines (or perhaps other models from National/Panasonic) here is some that is extremely difficult to locate - the rear AC power lead input COVER.
Yes, I salvage EVERYTHING from my sacrificial machines!
National Tape Recorder/Player SPARE PARTS
Made in Japan
Late 1960's - early 1970's
Part # QKD 1067 (69 813 1) I suspect the number in brackets is the year of manufacture/batch code
Rear cover for the AC Power Input lead compartment
This is just a strip of plastic with a flexible joint and securing clip at one end. Requires two screws to secure it into the rear of the equipment cover.
It provides no functional purpose other than to keep the AC Power lead neat and tidy when not in use
This item is related to the dismantling of this machine from National/Panasonic although I wouldn't be surprised if these same components were used across a number of models from National
Suits the Model: RS-760S (this part may possibly suit other National/Panasonic machines)
CONDITION:
Cosmetically this AC input lead compartment cover is in very good - excellent condition.
Light scuff marks but more importantly, no damage to the flexible joint nor the end clip
No cracking
The 2x mounting screws (very ordinary type) are NOT supplied - I forgot to keep them!
This component (as pictured) has now been sealed within plastic and will be supplied this way.
