Seeburg 100A

[Larry]

Just curious how much a working Seeburg A 78 juke was worth?  I'm thinking about, thinking about buying one, one day or maybe one year.  I'm still thinking about it  .

I had a Mills Do Re Mi from 1936 and sold it to make room for a couch (of all things).  I miss it and I believe a Seeburg A would be a keeper.

[Slapshot42]

Of the Seeburg 100's the A would be the least desired.  The 78rpm record racks can be cumbersome.  A 45 rpm can be converted for the Seeburg A and put in its place!

Depending on the price I would consider waiting for another Seeburg 100 that plays 45 rpm records.  The B, C, G, and W are pretty good models.

Like any jukebox they need to be gone through... If not you will spend a more time fiddling with it than actually enjoying it!

As far as a fair market price for the Seeburg A?  Has it been refurbished?  Does it work?  Those are major factors with a jukebox if it's not working and its a project I would offer around $250.  If it's in great condition and working go up from there. 

[Larry]

Thanks.  I want a 78 juke.  I read that the Seeburg had the best sound, but I also read that the records can be destroyed on reentry to the carriage.

[bcharlton]

If you want a jukebox that plays 78s, the "A" is a good choice.  It is not nearly as pretty or desirable as the 78 jukes produced by Wurlitzer, the 100A mechanism is bullet proof once it is set up properly.  I own 20 Seeburg 100s jukeboxes and have never wanted a 78 player but I know they are reliable.

Good luck.  I pass on buying them all the time for around $1000.  Let me know if you want me to keep an eye out fro you.  I live in the Northeast.

Brian

[Slapshot42]

The last 100 A mechanism I saw an expert of 25 years of experience could not fix it! 

[bcharlton]

The mechanism is essentially identical to the Seeburg select-a-matics from 1951-1955 with a few exceptions.  When I am stumped, I refer to Ron Rich or one of his manuals. I think he is the best resource for this line of Seeburgs.

Just my .02

[Victor]

I have a seeburg 100C plays 45s and love it.

[Slapshot42]

The mechanism is essentially identical to the Seeburg select-a-matics from 1951-1955 with a few exceptions.  When I am stumped, I refer to Ron Rich or one of his manuals. I think he is the best resource for this line of Seeburgs.

Just my .02

I found Ron to be helpful but at the same time not to patient with newbies!  He promotes his book I bought it hoping for pictures etc. It was basically ALL text!  Good info just not formatted for comprehension for ME!

The constant default was read the manual.  Manuals are great but like our site here ask and you real really get very good information without the expectation to have read the manual!

The best video I found was of Mike Zuccaro he walks you through step by step with a Seeburg R. Video is very detailed great for a newbie into the hobby especially learning the machine!

[Larry]

Do you have a link for the video?  I would like to watch it.

[Kilroy]

If you're looking for a  78 player, I suggest the  Rockola 1422 or 1426. Stylish, repro parts are available,  relatively easy to  repair.
The Seeburg A was a beasty