For Sale: Tested and working classic Pioneer cassette deck. Made in Japan probably 1970's.
Heads just cleaned and demagnetized. Good sound quality. Recently tested (6/2019) and appeears to be working 100% except for the tape counter which sometimes slips in fast forward mode and one of the meter backlights which is out. Tested on Play, Rewind, FF, etc- no issues. Classic analog VU meters both working. Clear bubble style well cover raises at press of a button. All controls working well. Clean and very little wear.
Here is video of the deck being tested: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-zR29TiG1tbSXFnNkcwMjNaNUU
Features of the Pioneer CT-F4242 include reduced tape noise with built in Dolby system, permalloy solid head, tape selector with automatic chrome tape function, full auto stop and illuminated cassette compartment.
Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.75 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Tape Type: type I, FeCr, CrO2
Noise Reduction: B
Finish: silver
Year: 1977
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Send zip code for ship quote- should be between $9.99 and $19.99 if you are in the U.S.A. (Dec. 2016).