Shamrock 041 Type 1 / Ampex Brown Oxide LP, 7" Reel Tape, 1800 ft, refurbished

Shamrock and Emerald were budget reel to reel tape brands manufactured by Irish / Ampex through the 1960s to 1980s. According to experience, the quality of these tapes varied tremendously, depending on when and where you bought them. Mostly they were non-spec tapes based on regular Ampex formulations. We have identified 8 generations of this tape, and this one offered is the first type we identified: Early generation mylar tapes are based on the standard (type 1) tapes sold by Ampex in the 1960s and early 1970s. These are still playable and have no sticky shed. You can identify them through their oxide color (brown) and that they have no back coating. These are the most reliable Shamrock tapes, and we offer these as refurbished with their formula called out (Shamrock Type 1: Ampex Ferrosheen Brown Oxide). What are refurbished tapes?• First, we only select tape formulas for refurbishment that have proven to withstand the test of time and will be reliable.• Tape formula and length are verified to match the box type, so you know what you are getting.• All tapes have been wound, cleaned, and checked to make sure the entire length of the tape is defect free (no folds, bends, tears, splices, stretches, or oxide shedding).• All tapes are bulk erased, if Priority Mail is selected. To comply with the low cost Media Mail rate requirements, tapes will be sold as pre-recorded with the content on them.• All tapes are free of mold, dirt, and water damage and in good condition• Reels are placed in a plastic bag and sealed with a label once it has passed our quality control check.• The package is renewed – the box is either shrink-wrapped, the RR label is affixed to the box, or an insert is placed in the box.• 30 day no fuss replacement guarantee – if you find a problem with the tapes or are not satisfied for any reason, we’ll send you a replacement tape.Buy with confidence!