Mono Cutterhead Repair

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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair

Post: # 45445Unread post opcode66
Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:20 pm

Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio

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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair

Post: # 45540Unread post tapesandtubes
Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:14 am

Hello! I just wanted to say that I recently had Todd restore my Presto 1D and it's amazing. He does a tremendous job--very meticulous and professional. If you have a head that needs repair, don't hesitate to get in touch with him. Now I need to send him my Presto 1C... :D :D :D
Presto K8 | 6N

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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair

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Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:14 am

4-18-2017 Cutterhead Rebuild Log
Full rebuilds of the following types of mono cutterheads for audio disc recoding: Presto 5-C, Presto 1-B, Presto 1-C, Presto 1-D, Recordio, Audax RH5, Audax R56, Grampion D, Thorens Type G15, RCA MI-4887, RCA MI-4889, and Olson.
Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio

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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair

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Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:09 pm

I am the very happy recipient of one of Todd / opcode's most recent batch of cutterhead repairs. My Presto 1D now literally looks brand new and is cutting loud, clear cuts (and now with BASS!) and has a much extended frequency response, in addition to being rewound to 8 ohms to work with modern amps. The level of attention to detail is just incredible, down to cloned tiny mm sized set screws, newly fabricated parts including the damper and more. Very cool that he also sends you pictures of the process along the way and a video showing the completed head being tested. Seriously can't recommend enough, and that's before you see the incredibly reasonable invoice for the repair.

Thanks Todd!!

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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair

Post: # 52119Unread post opcode66
Fri Jan 18, 2019 3:44 pm

I'm taking repairs again. Price has increased. Quality has also.

I can no also fully rebuild Neumann SX cutterheads. Including feedback coils and transducer springs. I can in fact clone the entire transducer if necessary.
Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio

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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair

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Sat Feb 02, 2019 5:59 am

Some picture updates! Full Presto Rebuilds are now $400. I can replace coils on heads I've already fully rebuilt for $200. I'm also considering selling coil clones by themselves. However, I have news forthcoming that will make that no longer necessary. Get excited because I'm about to offer a very cool head. And, I'm not talking about Mantra V2. Essentially, this will make any Presto head obsolete and not even worth buying!

Neumann SX Drive coil
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Bare Neumann SX Feedback Coilform
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Presto 1-D Rebuild
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My New Presto Coil Clones
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Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio

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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair

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Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:28 am

Taiwan Full Rebuild Job

RCA MI-4889 before and after video with bench test

Cutting, Inventing & Innovating
Groove Graphics, VMS Halfnuts, MIDI Automation, Professional Stereo Feedback Cutterheads, and Pesto 1-D Cutterhead Clones
Cutterhead Repair: Recoiling, Cleaning, Cloning of Screws, Dampers & More
http://mantra.audio

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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair

Post: # 58406Unread post Ethic Studios
Thu Apr 22, 2021 4:29 am

tapesandtubes wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:14 am
Hello! I just wanted to say that I recently had Todd restore my Presto 1D and it's amazing. He does a tremendous job--very meticulous and professional. If you have a head that needs repair, don't hesitate to get in touch with him. Now I need to send him my Presto 1C... :D :D :D
What's Todd's Contact and how much he charge? we're looking for a upgrade service repair for our cutting head for a Presto K-8 machine we want to upgrade it to a Presto 1C please help us out
Thanks in advanced

Ethic Studios

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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair

Post: # 58407Unread post Ethic Studios
Thu Apr 22, 2021 4:30 am

we're looking for a upgrade service repair for our cutting head for a Presto K-8 machine we want to upgrade it to a Presto 1C please help us out
Thanks in advanced

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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair

Post: # 58421Unread post Soulbear
Sat Apr 24, 2021 3:48 pm

Hi There,
Ethic Studios wrote:
Thu Apr 22, 2021 4:30 am
we're looking for a upgrade service repair for our cutting head for a Presto K-8 machine we want to upgrade it to a Presto 1C please help us out
Thanks in advanced
http://deepgroovesmastering.com/

Telephone = 00 1 (312)-593-0249
Ask this man, or even easier, Contact Mike Dixon (PIAPTK) here on the forum :wink: :wink: :wink:
Hope this helps
Regards Soulbear :P :) :D

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Re: Mono Cutterhead Repair

Post: # 58455Unread post Ethic Studios
Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:47 am

Thanks greatly appreciate 🙏

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We need a Presto K-8 Amp Restoration Service

Post: # 58456Unread post Ethic Studios
Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:51 am

Does Mike Dixon also Restortion for the presto k-8 amp we desperately need service for this machine

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