Vintage Craig 212 Restored - Working Reel to Reel Tape Recorder

Description

Up for auction is a vintage1960’s Craig 212 AC/DC powered transistorized mini-reel to reel portable tape deck recorder.
The
Craig's
where
made between 1965-68 and are one of the most popular mini recorders of the time. I guarantee this item to work as I have replaced the two drive belts with new original belts, oiled all moving parts, cleaned the heads, cleaned capstan drive, cleaned the pinch roller, cleaned switches, serviced battery compartment, cleaned case and tested the unit for playback and record. Also included is a very nice storage case,
original
Craig microphone and telephone recording pickup.
On the
tape is the original Craig 212 marketing tape that I recorded on this recorder that you will find interesting and is rare to find the original recording. Tested the unit to play on batteries and on AC/DC power. Highly
recommend
AC/DC power adapter vs batteries (see below). The tape will show you that the recorder will play upon arrival and also provides an extra take-up reel. Upon arrival if the unit does not work you can return at your expense
within
SEVEN days (7) (not 30 days per Ebay) for a refund of your PURCHASE price (I will not refund initial shipping cost. Please select partial refund of your purchase price).  I would say the unit is in excellent condition considering it is over 55 years old. P
lease note pictures carefully as the pictures are part of the written description. If you have reels of tapes from this time
period,
this little machine will play them back for your listening enjoyment and you can also record the tapes directly to your computer via the extension speaker jack on the machine with the appropriate connector to your computer or you can just use your computers microphone to get your old tapes saved to the new digital format.
This
Reel-to-Reel
tape player was used in the early 60’s Mission Impossible TV series. Peter Graves was given his “Mission Impossible" via this machine which would then “self-destruct in 5 seconds”. Also, two recent movies, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" features the Craig 212. (I sold to prop guy) and the Netflex, "Trial of the Chicago Seven" had the Craig 212 in the movie.
Features include:
- Dual tape speeds at 3 3/4ips / 9.5 cms and 1 7/8 ips / 4.8 cms (via removable speed sleeve adaptor - included)
- Plays up to 3 ¼ " reels x ¼” wide tape
-
ALC Automatic Level Control for input
- Input level / Volume control
-
Single "T" function control
-
Built-in speaker
- "Line Out" can be achieved via External Speaker jack so you can plug this directly into your computer “in” jack.
-Utilizes 6 C-cell fresh batteries or an AC
9-volt
power supply (batteries not in included)
- Measures 10" wide x 8" deep x 3" thick and weighs ~ 5lbs
Checking the cost of a 4 pack of "C" fresh batteries will run - at Walgreens or local hardware store. The rub is batteries only come in 4 or 8 pack. You need 6 batteries.
So,
you have to purchase the additional pack ($$).
I have a universal AC/DC 9-volt power supply available on Ebay for .95 and if purchased at same time as recorder will refund the shipping on the adapter. eBay item 125178763257
.
Considering the expense of the batteries I would consider this option strongly.
Again, recorder has been gone through and all works great now. I used a Craig 212 while in Viet Nam to exchange letters with my family so hence the reason for my hobby.  I buy/sell these units on Ebay as a
hobby,
and this is my 250 unit that I have restored. What is cool with this Craig is you get a very nice storage case. You will be ready to play your tapes right out of the box upon arrival when you install your fresh 6 C-cell batteries or use my universal 9V AC/DC adapter (recommended).