GX-77 is admittedly an odd-ball machine, considering how the rest of the GX line looks and operates.

I guess AKAI just decided to be different - and so we have this cool deck.

It is in an exceptional shape (IMHO), don't detract from the little machine's appeal.

It was professionally refurbished to the tune of $600 (see receipt in photos), which included:

  • reel motors driver circuit/hardware
  • pre-amp circuit
  • cleaning, lubrication, and calibration

So, now it should be good for another 40 years... Everything works as intended.

It will come with what you see in the pictures:

  • Original AKAI takeup reel (not a knock-off)
  • Original Service Manual
  • Scotch 7" new (NOS) tape

Please see pictures - they're part of the description.  See video for a demo.

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Perhaps you can find it listed elsewhere for less (and I have seen them go for MORE) - but, in my case, you would be getting a thoroughly checked-out and refreshed unit with no stories.

NOTE - the IRS now forces sellers here and elsewhere to pay taxes; expect prices to go up!

See the feedback; I don't buy items to flip - it's not a source of income for me (especially when you consider the Reverb fees), no matter what IRS would like to think. These are "rescues", something I enjoy doing.

It will go out well packed and fully insured - most likely through Reverb Safe Shipping (their coverage and customer service is very good) or UPS Ground directly (fully insured) - given the weight, it's not cheap but is WELL WORTH the surety it bringsI have shipped aplenty (and had many shipped to me - so I know what NOT to do). It will be shipped insured. So - this is going to be a sizeable package when all is said and done - I am not making money on shipping.

A standard disclaimer:    While the unit is fully operational to the best of my knowledge, it is being sold "as-described" because some folks here and on other platforms harbor peculiar misapprehensions about how a 40-50 year old piece of vintage electronics should look and function.  

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Listed7 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • GX-77 1/4" 4-Channel 2-Track Tape Recorder
Finish
  • Silver
Categories
Year
  • 1981 - 1983
Made In
  • Japan
Electronics
  • Analog
  • Solid State
Format
  • Desktop Standalone

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Houston, TX, United States
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