Hi! I can't seem to find a clear solution for this anywhere so I figured I'd ask. I picked up a Porta One Ministudio for 25 bucks at Value Village this week. Amazing find. It seems to be in excellent condition, everything was functioning as it should but all of a sudden it doesn't want to rewind anymore. The rewind button automatically disengages after a couple seconds and doesn't rewind anything at all. I should add that the belts look as if they've been replaced (not crusty at all) and the whole machine doesnt appear to have any signs of damage or even age. Could this be due to hardened grease in one of the harder-to-reach gears? I'm new to 4-track recording so any help would be greatly appreciated 
It is entirely possible that this is just human error on my part. Thanks in advance.
UPDATE** I solved the issue myself! The Porta One now works like new. Old grease was in fact the culprit. If anyone else has this issue reply and I can show you which parts needed to be cleaned and re-lubricated.
It is entirely possible that this is just human error on my part. Thanks in advance. UPDATE** I solved the issue myself! The Porta One now works like new. Old grease was in fact the culprit. If anyone else has this issue reply and I can show you which parts needed to be cleaned and re-lubricated.
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