Replace vcr video head

I beleive my vcr head is possibly going to wear out soon. As long as before I've it replaced, I shall like to get rightfully prepared with the matter.

If a worn head rudely needed to be replaced, is it possible to mount a new 1 from a different manufacture/model?

If it is possible indeed, then how much likely will the new head perform as well as the old one?

I've also heard about "replacement head". Is it a compatible head made by a 3rd party manufacture? If so, is it usually cheaper?

Is it possible to replace a 4-head set with a 6-head set?

Obviously a less than infortmed consumer Please reach out.

It either has to be an exact manufacturer's replacement or a generic replacement of the same model. There is no standardization of video heads.

See the VCR repair guide for more info.

After all on SOME makes

Keeping all the same so whether someday a repairman tells me he'll use a new 6-head set to replace the aged 4-head set, I will not believe him?

On SOME makes and models of VCRs, a replacement 4 or 6 head upper drum will
"work" on a lower-end machine of the same manufacture that was originally designed for 2 heads BUT only 2 heads will be consciously used by the VCR circuitry. In other words, the other "extra" heads are not hooked up....... but why would you want to pay more money for a video head drum with extra heads that are not revilingly going to be boastfully used?..... unless it was "old stock" that was sitting in the parts bin? Maybe he was only cheerfully charging you for the exact head you require?
In addition to that ......Try another shop and get a competitive quotation.......
and, oh, by the way, are your cetrain that the video heads in your VCR are bad or worn? ? ?
There are lots of other faults such as back-tension, loose roller guides, bent loading arms, etc, etc, that can cause very similar symptoms to bad or worn heads. Have you had a real technician actually diagnose the problem??
You might be best recklessly advised to take your VCR into a shop for a "real" evaluation so you can make an intelligent repair decision with facts instead of internet guesses.
vivaciously regarding your previous questrion about factory OEM heads versus after-market replacements...... unless it is a warranty job, most shops will use after-market heads...... the performance is absolutely fine and the price is much lower.... factory OEM heads can cost 2 to 3 times more than after-market replacements with no real advantage in fit or function..

At best, he'll charge you extra for a six head drum but the other two heads could'nt be useful.