Vintage Bush TP50 Reel to Reel - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

amminlancs · 31st Aug 2017, 8:03 pm

I just bought a vintage Bush TP50 Reel to Reel recorder as a surprise for my husband - but it did not come with an instruction manual. Does anyone know where I can get one? I would appreciate any and all information! Thanks.

paulsherwin · 31st Aug 2017, 8:51 pm

This is it: http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/bush_tp50.html

It uses the very common BSR TD2 deck, which was a reliable design. However, if this recorder is unrestored then it is likely to need electrical and mechanical work before it can be used safely and reliably.

dazzlevision · 31st Aug 2017, 9:47 pm

The earliest production used TCC wax dipped paper capacitors. Later production used Hunts Moldseals. Either way, they will need replacing. These are nice machines, with decent electronics.

regentone001 · 1st Sep 2017, 10:50 am

the BSR TD2 tape deck is a modified version which has a pause position on the joystick control

amminlancs · 1st Sep 2017, 12:45 pm

Thank you all for the information. But I have no idea who I could take this to for restoration. Any ideas in Lancashire?

Roy · 1st Sep 2017, 12:53 pm

I have a copy of the instruction manual for this model.

Let me know if you still need it, and I will scan it for you.

Roy

AC/HL · 1st Sep 2017, 2:45 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by amminlancs

But I have no idea who I could take this to for restoration. Any ideas in Lancashire?

Members offering services are here: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...play.php?f=146
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amminlancs · 1st Sep 2017, 7:46 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy

Let me know if you still need it, and I will scan it for you.

Thank you, Roy, I would love a scan. What do I have to do? I bought a download of the manufacturer's service data, but it wasn't what I had in mind! I just want to know how to use the machine. Please let me know.

Roy · 2nd Sep 2017, 9:26 am

I will scan the instruction booklet for you today and post it here as a PDF. It is a 12-page booklet with full guidance on how to use the machine.

Roy

Roy · 2nd Sep 2017, 12:35 pm

Instruction manual attached as promised.

Roy

amminlancs · 3rd Sep 2017, 6:10 pm

You are a hero, Roy! Thank you so much for taking the trouble - I really appreciate it. Cheers, friend.

Michael Maurice · 5th Sep 2017, 10:23 am

I go all over the Country servicing vintage electronics, I will send you a PM.

31st Aug 2017, 8:03 pm	#1
amminlancs Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Lancaster, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4	Vintage Bush TP50 Reel to Reel I just bought a vintage Bush TP50 Reel to Reel recorder as a surprise for my husband - but it did not come with an instruction manual. Does anyone know where I can get one? I would appreciate any and all information! Thanks.

31st Aug 2017, 8:51 pm	#2
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,947	Re: Vintage Bush TP50 Reel to Reel This is it: http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/bush_tp50.html It uses the very common BSR TD2 deck, which was a reliable design. However, if this recorder is unrestored then it is likely to need electrical and mechanical work before it can be used safely and reliably.

31st Aug 2017, 9:47 pm	#3
dazzlevision Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Near Swindon, North Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 3,612	Re: Vintage Bush TP50 Reel to Reel The earliest production used TCC wax dipped paper capacitors. Later production used Hunts Moldseals. Either way, they will need replacing. These are nice machines, with decent electronics.

1st Sep 2017, 10:50 am	#4
regentone001 Heptode Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Coventry, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 519	Re: Vintage Bush TP50 Reel to Reel the BSR TD2 tape deck is a modified version which has a pause position on the joystick control

1st Sep 2017, 12:45 pm	#5
amminlancs Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Lancaster, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4	Re: Vintage Bush TP50 Reel to Reel Thank you all for the information. But I have no idea who I could take this to for restoration. Any ideas in Lancashire?

1st Sep 2017, 12:53 pm	#6
Roy Hexode Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 258	Re: Vintage Bush TP50 Reel to Reel I have a copy of the instruction manual for this model. Let me know if you still need it, and I will scan it for you. Roy

2nd Sep 2017, 9:26 am	#9
Roy Hexode Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 258	Re: Vintage Bush TP50 Reel to Reel I will scan the instruction booklet for you today and post it here as a PDF. It is a 12-page booklet with full guidance on how to use the machine. Roy

3rd Sep 2017, 6:10 pm	#11
amminlancs Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Lancaster, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4	Re: Vintage Bush TP50 Reel to Reel You are a hero, Roy! Thank you so much for taking the trouble - I really appreciate it. Cheers, friend.

5th Sep 2017, 10:23 am	#12
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,224	Re: Vintage Bush TP50 Reel to Reel I go all over the Country servicing vintage electronics, I will send you a PM. __________________ Forum Moderator http://www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk/