HISTORY:
In a previous life I owned and operated an audio post production facility which dealt in restoration and archival of various media including magnetic tape.
When the facilities were closed down it was necessary to destroy some of the master tapes being held in our tape library as they contained copyright material. The tape was despooled and disposed of, leaving behind these empty reels.
All reels were previously labelled on each side, these tape library identification numbers have now been completely removed - the reel is supplied CLEAN.
These reels are the solid side type, no spokes. The plastic is high strength and formulated to last - often these reels could be found on professional 1/4" machines in the studio, particularly where a 10.5" metal reel simply wouldn't physically fit or was an overkill with respect to tape length.
SCOTCH - Magnetic Tape Reel
Made in USA
Stamped into the side of the reel:
SCOTCH
BRAND
1
(Other side)
SCOTCH
BRAND
2
'Smokey' Grey/Blueish opaque plastic with a stipple finish on each side
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED
Clean
ALL remanents of the previous tape library identification codes have been removed completely
Straight (no warping!)
NO cracks or other signs of reel stress
Stored & supplied in a sealed clear plastic packet (for dirt/dust protection)
