Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: johnieG on April 15, 2005, 09:11:49 am
Yea, I know it's off topic here at Soda-machines.com, but I also know that a few of you people are also into 'Jukes, so here's what I found, it's a SeeBurg S87 selectaphone, I'd say from the mid 30's, it plays 12- 78's it's complete & works.. so what can you tell me about it? I repair old tube radios, but know little about juke boxes...
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: loman4ec on April 15, 2005, 10:04:46 am
Iknow a bit about juskeboxes but this is way too early for me to know anything. I basically know the Seeburg G,C,R,B models. Sorry.
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: loman4ec on April 15, 2005, 10:06:11 am
My spelling is getting worse isn't it. I think I type too fast.
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: on April 15, 2005, 10:44:15 am
Wow, that machine is beautiful! But sorry, I know nothing about jukes.
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: on April 15, 2005, 10:44:42 am
May I ask how much you paid for it? Just curious.
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: Jim on April 15, 2005, 05:18:06 pm
Johnie,
Are you looking to purchase or have you already took possession...?
I've personally never owned a box from the 30's but did own a Wurlitzer 700,which is from 1941, but gathering from this experience, these boxes are ALL mechanical and somewhat easy to work/tinker on with your "mechanical hat" on... This box is too old for me to have the manual; my Seeburg Manuals start at the 146 - 148, the Trashcans as they'll commonly called...
These boxes haven't really appreciated as much as the later models unless it's a rare model, which this may be... I have an opportunity to buy a Wultizer 1100 that is in excellent original condition, but my bank account hasn't had a deposit from the Collectible Gremlins in some time...
The 1100 is one of my favorite boxes!
Anyway, not sure if I helped Johnie...
Are you looking to purchase or have you already took possession...?
I've personally never owned a box from the 30's but did own a Wurlitzer 700,which is from 1941, but gathering from this experience, these boxes are ALL mechanical and somewhat easy to work/tinker on with your "mechanical hat" on... This box is too old for me to have the manual; my Seeburg Manuals start at the 146 - 148, the Trashcans as they'll commonly called...
These boxes haven't really appreciated as much as the later models unless it's a rare model, which this may be... I have an opportunity to buy a Wultizer 1100 that is in excellent original condition, but my bank account hasn't had a deposit from the Collectible Gremlins in some time...
The 1100 is one of my favorite boxes!
Anyway, not sure if I helped Johnie...
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: johnieG on April 15, 2005, 05:48:12 pm
My friend in a local vending business is getting ready to retire soon & I've listed some of his older syuff on ebay, candy machines, pinballs, gum machines, so basically I'm fishing for a starting point with this one I've tried researching it, but can't get a handle on the production & rarity, I've never seen an earlier one like this (completed anyway) the center red bar ( celulite) lights up to..takes nickels for one play, or a dime for three( I have an option to buy if I desire) he's also got a sweet restored 60's T-bird loaded that's going to go up too( in time for the Woodward dream cruise) he'g go a real nice Adams 1-cent gum machine that's to die-for 
, & lots of cigarrete machines...an dno , you'll never get it out of me where he's located, I get to paw thru his basement first! 
, & lots of cigarrete machines...an dno , you'll never get it out of me where he's located, I get to paw thru his basement first! Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: dr galaga on April 15, 2005, 05:56:41 pm
Neat machine (little too old though for my blood). I have a Seeburg book somewhere at home that has information on each juke. Let me see if I can round it up.
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: dr galaga on April 15, 2005, 06:03:43 pm
| Quote (johnieG @ April 15 2005,6:48) |
| I'm fishing for a starting point with this one I've tried researching it, but can't get a handle on the production & rarity |
Have you tried the books "Silent Salesmen" or "Silent Salesmen Too"? http://www.gameroommagazine.com/bk_silentsales.htm
They are real good references for machines like that.
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: dr galaga on April 15, 2005, 06:55:55 pm
Looks to me like a 1936 Seeburg Symphonola Model "B"
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: dr galaga on April 15, 2005, 06:57:32 pm
My Jukebox Price Guide does not even list a price for it (plus it has a typo of saying 10 records instead of 12).
Your grill is a little different from the pictures, but all of the other details match.
Sorry for the poor pics, but my scanner does not want to work!
Your grill is a little different from the pictures, but all of the other details match.
Sorry for the poor pics, but my scanner does not want to work!
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: johnieG on April 15, 2005, 07:47:26 pm
Thanks Dr.G' I appreciate it! yea, other than the grill, (This one has a translucent red light-up center bar) it looks dead-on.( perhaps a "deluxe model" ) I can't wait to see what else he drags up out of the storage room... 
..He & his dad have been in business for over 60 years...
..He & his dad have been in business for over 60 years...Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: Jim on April 15, 2005, 08:54:57 pm
Please keep us in mind for seconds... 
What type of business were they in before retiring...?
What type of business were they in before retiring...?
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: johnieG on April 15, 2005, 09:03:30 pm
His Dads retired (in his 80's) the son is still running the vending business, only does soda & snack machines now, they used to do it all, arcade games, gumballs, pooltables, cigarette machines, anything coinop from the looks of it...
I've sold a verticle U-select-it candy machine & some older 50's national cigarette machines , and a stoner gum-arm for him, & he's the guy who sold me the Cole-Spa 6A cup machine (in the soda-machine section) two years back or so...
I've sold a verticle U-select-it candy machine & some older 50's national cigarette machines , and a stoner gum-arm for him, & he's the guy who sold me the Cole-Spa 6A cup machine (in the soda-machine section) two years back or so...
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: johnieG on April 15, 2005, 09:06:26 pm
| Quote (Jim @ April 15 2005,9:54) |
| Please keep us in mind for seconds... What type of business were they in before retiring...? |
I can post some of it here if you like..he's a little (way) high on his prices though , but listens to reason if I can show him what the items really sell for
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: Creighton on April 15, 2005, 09:11:51 pm
Dib's on thirds :-)
What fun that must be. Thought about recording the fathers recollections on what is what? Have a great time sorting the goodies!!
Creighton
What fun that must be. Thought about recording the fathers recollections on what is what? Have a great time sorting the goodies!!
Creighton
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: dr galaga on April 15, 2005, 09:39:15 pm
Have you thought about submitting some photos of these items to the International Arcade Museum? I have a number of my gumball machines pictured there. The Adams Gum machine that you were showing needs a picture http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=460
I also found it pictured in my Silent Salesmen book. 1987 price on this 1937 machine is $50.
I also found it pictured in my Silent Salesmen book. 1987 price on this 1937 machine is $50.
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: davethebirdman on April 23, 2005, 02:20:57 pm
Hi
My main hobby is Jukes and I belong to a Jukebox forum made up of the "who's who" of US Jukebox dealers/restorers. They should be able to ID your Seeburg and perhaps give you a price for it. The forum can be found at the following
http://lists.netlojix.com/mailman/listinfo/jukebox-list
Cheers
Dave
My main hobby is Jukes and I belong to a Jukebox forum made up of the "who's who" of US Jukebox dealers/restorers. They should be able to ID your Seeburg and perhaps give you a price for it. The forum can be found at the following
http://lists.netlojix.com/mailman/listinfo/jukebox-list
Cheers
Dave
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: johnieG on April 23, 2005, 04:27:05 pm
| Quote (dr galaga @ April 15 2005,10:39) |
| Have you thought about submitting some photos of these items to the International Arcade Museum? I have a number of my gumball machines pictured there. The Adams Gum machine that you were showing needs a picture http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=460 I also found it pictured in my Silent Salesmen book. 1987 price on this 1937 machine is $50. |
Thanks for the info! $50 bucks huh? I don't really think so.. ???you can't even touch a cheapy Ford-Gum machine for that!
or for that matter a Victor-Topper either, but it is a nice desription of the machine, & the picture doesn't do it justise.
anyway the owner has asked me to put it up on ebay for him & other Items...so we'll see...thanks again for the info!
Title: Seeburg jukebox
Post by: halehouse on April 23, 2005, 08:01:35 pm
Remember, that $50 value was listed 18 years ago.