- LIFETIME WARRANTY!
- Repair all brands
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- Since 1973
BARRY FONE MUSIC
Barry's 8 Track Repair
And Vintage Audio Electronics Service
Customers love our no-risk, FLAT RATE REPAIR PRICES!
| Component Decks (8 track player only) - $125 8 Track Recorders - $150 * Car Units - CLICK HERE AM/FM Combos with turntable $250 (without TT, $175) PRICES INCLUDE: |
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BARRY FONE MUSIC
| 4783 Glenrosa Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 |
| Barry Fone, Certified Technician, ASCAP Music Publisher and Award-winning Songwriter |
Repairs guaranteed for LIFE!
| Sorry, I can only do business under these conditions: |
1. I'M NOT A PARTS SUPPLY HOUSE OR A FREE TECHNICAL ADVISOR! It takes considerable time, money
and effort to repair vintage audio equipment. Hours of research to find the right belt (since the original
size has been out of production for decades), and hours of work and TLC to nurse a 40 year old Delco
back to factory performance. I cannot give out my experience for free, sorry! My time is worth money.
Please note that we DO NOT accept jobs packed with loose styrofoam peanuts. Peanuts MUST be
contained in SEALED plastic bags or equivalent if used. Also, no shredded paper or hundreds of
grocery bags stored in your pantry. Basically, I want to spend my time fixing your item, not cleaning
up a huge mess of small objects. Please use crumpled paper, foam rubber or other large materials.
ITEMS PACKED WITH UNAPPROVED MATERIALS WILL BE SENT BACK UNREPAIRED AT YOUR EXPENSE.
2. Please pack your item well, as I charge extra to repair shipping damage. With proper packing, you'll
never need to file an insurance claim. I use the box-in-a-box packing method, with padding between
the inner and outer boxes. HINT: Many carriers DROP the packages onto concrete from waist level.
IF SENDING A CAR UNIT WITH CONTROL SHAFTS THAT STICK OUT, EMERGENCY !!! CLICK HERE
3. Please include return shipping address, phone number and e-mail address. This information can be
in three places: On the outside of the package, on the unit itself AND in a separate envelope inside
the package. At the very least, please tape your contact info to the bottom of the unit itself.
4. Ship your item to:
BARRY'S 8 TRACK REPAIR
4783 Glenrosa
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
5. BE PATIENT! A typical repair job on a high-end unit generally goes like this: I perform all needed
repairs, adjust the machine perfectly, then operate it for several days to ensure long-term reliability.
In the first two hours, another problem will occur (motor changes speed, etc.) requiring me to take
the machine apart for another repair. After another 3 hours in operation, yet ANOTHER problem will
surface. This stuff is 30 to 40 years old, and it is not uncommon for a machine to work flawlessly for
3 days, and then crap out AGAIN. You can't rush my quality, and I am the BEST IN THE BUSINESS for a
very good reason - it doesn't leave my shop until it is consistently PERFECT and can be guaranteed
for, amazingly, ONE FULL YEAR - THE ENTIRE MACHINE! The immediate repairs (the reason you sent your
machine to me) are guaranteed for LIFE. My failure rate is LESS THAN ONCE PER YEAR !!
6. I regret to say that I DON'T make my phone number available under any circumstances. It would be
impossible to achieve my level of quality if I were constantly answering the phone. I accept the fact that
some customers won't want to do business with someone they can't reach on the phone; in fact, this
helps keep business down to a manageable level. Now. let's address the occasional customer who
writes me and says "I know you don't give out your phone number, but I'd really like to be able to call
just once or twice to get an update on my unit" or something of that nature. Sorry, but this is precisely
the reason I don't give it out. I'm not the social butterfly of 8 track repair, I'm the reclusive mad scientist.
I apologize in advance for any inconvenience, and will turn down business to avoid phone interruptions.
If you must have a phone number to do business, I'm not your guy!
7. My business is done strictly over the Internet and through shipping services; I don't have a walk-in
shop or accept walk-in trade. Most of my free time is spent on research and other things that cannot
be interrupted. Even if you happen to be in the area, sorry - I don't want anyone knocking at my door!
8. Typical turnaround time is one month, BUT - in the case of an old Delco, their repeat breakdowns after
repairs can in some cases mean a TWO month turnaround. If you are having your classic car restored at a
shop that charges weekly storage fees, you'll want to send off your old Delco as soon as possible to
avoid the possibility of your car sitting there racking up storage fees while your 8 track machine is being
nursed through its multiple breakdowns after the initial repairs. PLEASE PLAN ON 2 MONTHS FOR DELCO.
9. In some rare cases, your Delco will break down again and require more work AFTER I've written you to let
you know it's fixed, and after you've sent payment. There is no extra charge for this additional work, but
please know in advance that there could possibly be another 2 week delay after payment is sent. I'm
sure you'll agree that it's better to keep it and make sure it's perfect before finally sending it back to you.
and effort to repair vintage audio equipment. Hours of research to find the right belt (since the original
size has been out of production for decades), and hours of work and TLC to nurse a 40 year old Delco
back to factory performance. I cannot give out my experience for free, sorry! My time is worth money.
Please note that we DO NOT accept jobs packed with loose styrofoam peanuts. Peanuts MUST be
contained in SEALED plastic bags or equivalent if used. Also, no shredded paper or hundreds of
grocery bags stored in your pantry. Basically, I want to spend my time fixing your item, not cleaning
up a huge mess of small objects. Please use crumpled paper, foam rubber or other large materials.
ITEMS PACKED WITH UNAPPROVED MATERIALS WILL BE SENT BACK UNREPAIRED AT YOUR EXPENSE.
2. Please pack your item well, as I charge extra to repair shipping damage. With proper packing, you'll
never need to file an insurance claim. I use the box-in-a-box packing method, with padding between
the inner and outer boxes. HINT: Many carriers DROP the packages onto concrete from waist level.
IF SENDING A CAR UNIT WITH CONTROL SHAFTS THAT STICK OUT, EMERGENCY !!! CLICK HERE
3. Please include return shipping address, phone number and e-mail address. This information can be
in three places: On the outside of the package, on the unit itself AND in a separate envelope inside
the package. At the very least, please tape your contact info to the bottom of the unit itself.
4. Ship your item to:
BARRY'S 8 TRACK REPAIR
4783 Glenrosa
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
5. BE PATIENT! A typical repair job on a high-end unit generally goes like this: I perform all needed
repairs, adjust the machine perfectly, then operate it for several days to ensure long-term reliability.
In the first two hours, another problem will occur (motor changes speed, etc.) requiring me to take
the machine apart for another repair. After another 3 hours in operation, yet ANOTHER problem will
surface. This stuff is 30 to 40 years old, and it is not uncommon for a machine to work flawlessly for
3 days, and then crap out AGAIN. You can't rush my quality, and I am the BEST IN THE BUSINESS for a
very good reason - it doesn't leave my shop until it is consistently PERFECT and can be guaranteed
for, amazingly, ONE FULL YEAR - THE ENTIRE MACHINE! The immediate repairs (the reason you sent your
machine to me) are guaranteed for LIFE. My failure rate is LESS THAN ONCE PER YEAR !!
6. I regret to say that I DON'T make my phone number available under any circumstances. It would be
impossible to achieve my level of quality if I were constantly answering the phone. I accept the fact that
some customers won't want to do business with someone they can't reach on the phone; in fact, this
helps keep business down to a manageable level. Now. let's address the occasional customer who
writes me and says "I know you don't give out your phone number, but I'd really like to be able to call
just once or twice to get an update on my unit" or something of that nature. Sorry, but this is precisely
the reason I don't give it out. I'm not the social butterfly of 8 track repair, I'm the reclusive mad scientist.
I apologize in advance for any inconvenience, and will turn down business to avoid phone interruptions.
If you must have a phone number to do business, I'm not your guy!
7. My business is done strictly over the Internet and through shipping services; I don't have a walk-in
shop or accept walk-in trade. Most of my free time is spent on research and other things that cannot
be interrupted. Even if you happen to be in the area, sorry - I don't want anyone knocking at my door!
8. Typical turnaround time is one month, BUT - in the case of an old Delco, their repeat breakdowns after
repairs can in some cases mean a TWO month turnaround. If you are having your classic car restored at a
shop that charges weekly storage fees, you'll want to send off your old Delco as soon as possible to
avoid the possibility of your car sitting there racking up storage fees while your 8 track machine is being
nursed through its multiple breakdowns after the initial repairs. PLEASE PLAN ON 2 MONTHS FOR DELCO.
9. In some rare cases, your Delco will break down again and require more work AFTER I've written you to let
you know it's fixed, and after you've sent payment. There is no extra charge for this additional work, but
please know in advance that there could possibly be another 2 week delay after payment is sent. I'm
sure you'll agree that it's better to keep it and make sure it's perfect before finally sending it back to you.
BARRY FONE MUSIC
Barry's 8 Track Repair
We are the ONLY dedicated 8 Track shop in the world to offer a LIFETIME WARRANTY on our repair work. 35+ years of electronics experience. Click HERE to E-mail me |
8 track component players AM -FM - 8 Track Receivers 8 Track 4-channel decks 8 Track 4-channel receivers
8 Track Combos with Turntable 8 Track - Cassette combo receivers Car 8 Track Players 8 Track Recorders
8 Track Reel-to-Reel machines 8 Track Portables 8 Track Test and Alignment Tapes 8 Track Head Cleaners
8 Track Capstan Cleaners 8 Track Repair Kits 8 Track Repair Instructional Videos 8 Track Tape Repair
8 Track to CD Transfer CD to 8 Track Transfer 8 Track to MP3 Transfer 8 Track to WAV Transfer
8 Track to WMA Transfer Vinyl to CD Transfer 8 Track (multitrack) cassette machines 8 Track to 4 Track
8 Track Combos with Turntable 8 Track - Cassette combo receivers Car 8 Track Players 8 Track Recorders
8 Track Reel-to-Reel machines 8 Track Portables 8 Track Test and Alignment Tapes 8 Track Head Cleaners
8 Track Capstan Cleaners 8 Track Repair Kits 8 Track Repair Instructional Videos 8 Track Tape Repair
8 Track to CD Transfer CD to 8 Track Transfer 8 Track to MP3 Transfer 8 Track to WAV Transfer
8 Track to WMA Transfer Vinyl to CD Transfer 8 Track (multitrack) cassette machines 8 Track to 4 Track
| All things 8 Track - We fix 'em! We love 'em! We GUARANTEE 'em! |
| NOTE: Customer pays shipping both ways in all cases - my failure rate is LESS THAN ONE PER YEAR! |
Repairs Guaranteed For LIFE! |
| 4783 Glenrosa Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 |
| Sorry, we don't sell parts, knobs or belts |
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| For the best value on GUARANTEED 8 track tapes, please take a moment to visit my friends at the super-cool 8 Track Shack |
| Note: Shipping address only - no walk-in business accepted |
| Note: Shipping address only - no walk-in business accepted |
| Please wait at least one month before writing me to ask the status of your item. I'm a human being with a home life (ideally), and I don't spend 24 hours a day fixing electronic equipment. I DO NOT provide periodic updates due to time constraints. More than one (1) e-mail per month might cause your item to be sent back with a refund, UNREPAIRED. Sorry, this shop is not able to cater to pushy customers. |
| Before sending your item in for repair, please scroll down for our terms and conditions |
| Please make check/money order payable to BARRY FONE |
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| Looking for top quality work? I fix equipment owned by NASA ! |
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| * PLEASE NOTE * PLEASE NOTE * PLEASE NOTE * We DON'T sell belts, parts or knobs. To find such items, you can do a Google search for belts, parts or knobs. Sorry, but I DON'T answer e-mail inquiries for belts, parts or knobs. We are set up for service and repair of MACHINES ONLY ! |