Sorry about getting back so late. I forgot to reply. Dekay, you've got the right idea. Dave Clark added Sellotape around the capstan and kept adding to it until he got the speed he wanted. Rcprince you're a little short. Would you believe they scored no less than 14 consecutive Top Ten hits, more than anybody except the Beatles of that period....15 consecutive top 20 singles....again sorry about the late reply. cheers, Bluenose