The J-Corder Headblocks offer the customer more options to custom design their own headblock to suit their needs. Here is a sample of some of the things that you can do to custom design your own headblock.

RS 1700 Auto Reverse Headblock Upgrade
The factory glued together two very small heads to give you the erase and record function. These small heads will not perform up to the ability of a full size head.  The only advantage of the original design was it allowed you to record in both directions. A typical problem with any auto reverse machine is the sound quality and playback levels going forward and reverse are different from each other.  We solved that problem by eliminating the two erase/record heads that are glued together with one full-sized erase and one full-sized record head. This on its own improves the sound quality dramatically. After doing this upgrade you can only record going in  the forward direction.  Auto reverse playback operates as it came from the factory. The advantage to only recording in the forward direction ensures you that the sound quality and levels are perfectly matched when you play back in either direction. We have done several of these upgrades and the customers love the performance.   
                                                                
                              1700 Erase/Record Head                          1700 Head Assembly After Modification

Three Head Option
This option allows you to eliminate the switch that is on the front of the original headblock. You simply have a two-track or a four-track assembly with an erase, record and play head. Choose either format. 


Four Head  with external Playback Option
We have had many requests from customers who enjoy the sound of tube playback amplifiers. This head assembly has an erase, record and play head and the fourth mounting position is a second playback head that is wired directly to a pair of output jacks on the back of the machine. This allows the user to try any tube type playback amplifier. 

                                                                    
                    Two Track Erase Head and Record Head                       2 Two Track Playback Heads

All of the above options are available with either Aluminum or Brass Headblock plates.  All of the assemblies are professionally done by John French at JRF, using only the finest materials. See SHOP J-CORDER for pricing and ordering information.  

Feel free to contact Jeff with questions jeff@j-corder.com