Some days it seems like reality is beginning to unravel! #binsonechorec #vintageecho #echorec #vintagegear

Do not lose this tiny ball bearing if refurbishing the old Lorenz motor on an Echorec. I dropped it on the floor but was lucky and found it again. #echorec #binson #vintageecho

After 60 years even self-lubricating bearings need servicing. The problem is getting at them! #echorec #binson #vintageecho

Italian 5mm telephone jack sockets

New old stock Italian 5mm jack socket connectors fitted to the baby - the originals were missing! #binson #echorec #vintageecho

Binson screws

Today we've been restoring a beautiful Binson 'Baby'. We cleaned some of the rusty old screws in hydrolchoric acid and 'blacked' them. Now they're as good as new. #echorec #binson #vintageecho

Gold-panel Binson Echorec T5

This model T5E Echorec is being restored to 'factory new' condition. Every single nut and bolt has been polished and the internals look as clean as its freshly painted exterior. This machine will be for sale shortly. #echorec #binson #vintageecho #vintagegear

Zinc-plated Echorec parts

My first attempt at zinc plating Echorec parts! There's still some visible pitting, however the corrosion on these parts was unusually severe. I'm pleased with this first effort though. #binsonechorec #vintageecho #tapeecho

Echorec playback head

Mrs E. is taking pictures again: this is a close-up of an old 'open-frame' head from a #Binson #Echorec #vintageecho machine: effectrode.com/knowledge-ba... #binsonechorec

Echorec motor rebuild in progress. #echorec #binson #binsonechorec #vintageecho #tapedelay

My first attempt at zinc plating Echorec parts. There's still some visible pitting, however the corrosion on these parts was unusually severe. I'm pleased with this first effort though. #binsonechorec #vintageecho #tapeecho

A small step for a humble guitar tech, a giant leap for the Echorec community - we've managed to successfully zinc-plate these Binson parts and solder on to the plating. The plating is good! #binsonechorec #echorec #vintageecho

Binson knobs

Retro cool vintage Binson knobs. #binson #echorec #binsonechorec #tapeecho #vintageecho

Binson Echorec in carry-case

Buying a Binson Echorec? Then you really ought to read this Binson Buyer's Guide: effectrode.com/knowledge-ba... #binsonechorec #echorec #vintageecho