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In Reply to: RE: Speaking of 707s and old tape posted by LtMandella on January 14, 2020 at 12:33:48:
Nope. You can't tell by looking at the tape or by touching it. While back-coating is NOT the reason for sticky-shed syndrome, all of the tapes that have SSS are in fact back-coated, so that's one sign you should be careful.
If the tape in question doesn't have valuable/irreplaceable program material, then just rewind a small amount and then look at the tape lifters. If they're gunky, then the tape has SSS. It either needs to be thrown out, or baked so it can be played for a transfer.
If the tape contents are valuable, bake first, then play to transfer (either to another reel, digital, or both).
Rob
"Let there be songs, to fill the air"
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