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« on: August 01, 2013, 07:23:06 am » |
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Hi Looking to get my first Juke...is a Wurlitzer 1600 a good choice for a noob? It is working but unrestored.
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Glenn
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Kilroy
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« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2013, 07:48:27 am » |
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Working is half the battle. The 1600 was released as a 78 rpm jukebox, but Wurlitzer later releaseda conversion kit for it to play 45's.
Imo, the Wurly mech is more of a workhorse than the Seeburgs. If you can follow aschematic, you can recap, and you SHOULd recap the amp, 60 yr old capacitors do funny things, like start fires. if not there are shops that can do it for you.
Replacement parts can be difficult to find, but some are repopped.
If you like it, it looks to be solid, and you are willing to learn on it, go for it
Check the machine for broken plastics , missingglass, then check the vendors if these parts are available
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« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2013, 11:32:29 am » |
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Jukeboxes that play 45s are a little more practical.
Just my .02
Brian
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« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2013, 12:48:37 pm » |
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Says it plays 45's so I assume it has the kit.
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Chris
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« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2013, 01:18:03 pm » |
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Says it plays 45's so I assume it has the kit.
Make sure. Sellers have said that before because they assume. And we all know what that means.......  |
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Kilroy
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« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2013, 01:59:04 pm » |
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people see LP's ( 33 1/3) and call them 78's...or 45's. there is a factory 1600( 1600A) that plays 45's
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« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2013, 08:53:27 pm » |
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okay, another noob question. Can you safely lay a juke on it's back and move it in a minivan?
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Glenn
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« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2013, 09:38:09 pm » |
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I would be hesitant to lay one on its back, especailly a 1600 with that big dome. Would hate to see it scratched or even worse. Also, no matter how you move it you will want to secure the platter trays so they do not swing out. I believe the playing deck also sits on springs. There should be a hand crank to lock this down (pull it tight against the springs) to keep the deck from bouncing around while in transit.
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Kilroy
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« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2013, 10:03:14 pm » |
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I've transported jukes on their back, but Brian makes some very valid points. Use blankets, and bring painters tape to hold down the tone arm.
Check to see if the springs can be tightened down, usually it's a bolt that needs turning. Take the records out, and fasten the platters from flopping around.
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« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2013, 10:22:31 pm » |
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