Comments on: Wurlitzer Restoration, Part 1 http://ginariggio.com/wurlitzer-restoration-for-dummies-part-1/ Gina is a singer/songwriter and keyboardist in Central Pennsylvania. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:17:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: admin http://ginariggio.com/wurlitzer-restoration-for-dummies-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-463 admin Tue, 05 Oct 2010 03:21:19 +0000 http://ginariggio.com/?p=243#comment-463 Hey Kenny -- So sorry for not replying to your comment for so long. My dad is actually building a solid state amp for this thing because the tube amp causes a lot of problems when I try to use it on stage. It hums when I plug the unit into a regular amp. There may be a way around this issue using different 1/4" cable but I'm not sure of that yet. It seems like to simple of a solution to actually work. I have to experiment a little more when I have time but I've been preoccupied with some other things. My dad is an engineer so he's been advising me throughout and when I get a chance I'll send you some photos before we take the old amp out. Hey Kenny — So sorry for not replying to your comment for so long. My dad is actually building a solid state amp for this thing because the tube amp causes a lot of problems when I try to use it on stage. It hums when I plug the unit into a regular amp. There may be a way around this issue using different 1/4″ cable but I’m not sure of that yet. It seems like to simple of a solution to actually work. I have to experiment a little more when I have time but I’ve been preoccupied with some other things. My dad is an engineer so he’s been advising me throughout and when I get a chance I’ll send you some photos before we take the old amp out.

]]> By: Kenny http://ginariggio.com/wurlitzer-restoration-for-dummies-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-397 Kenny Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:37:00 +0000 http://ginariggio.com/?p=243#comment-397 Hi Gina! You have a beautiful looking piano. I'm doing a restoration on a 120 and it appears that the designs are quite similar. I'm an amateur when it comes to working on these though and it would help me out so much if you could show a few more pictures of the wiring from the panel to the amp. Thanks! :) Hi Gina!

You have a beautiful looking piano. I’m doing a restoration on a 120 and it appears that the designs are quite similar. I’m an amateur when it comes to working on these though and it would help me out so much if you could show a few more pictures of the wiring from the panel to the amp. Thanks! :)

]]> By: admin http://ginariggio.com/wurlitzer-restoration-for-dummies-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-45 admin Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:48:38 +0000 http://ginariggio.com/?p=243#comment-45 Hey. So it turns out these 700 models are pretty rare and some of the 120 and 112 parts are interchangeable with it, but there aren't many things available for it in general. I'm still on a search for a volume knob that will fit because the one for the 200 is the wrong size. They also only sell hum shields for the 200 model. The only option they offer is a strip of copper tape to put on the inside of the wood so I got that. The upside to this model is that the parts seem to be quite a bit cheaper than the other models. I ordered new damper felts, too. Hey. So it turns out these 700 models are pretty rare and some of the 120 and 112 parts are interchangeable with it, but there aren’t many things available for it in general. I’m still on a search for a volume knob that will fit because the one for the 200 is the wrong size. They also only sell hum shields for the 200 model. The only option they offer is a strip of copper tape to put on the inside of the wood so I got that. The upside to this model is that the parts seem to be quite a bit cheaper than the other models. I ordered new damper felts, too.

]]> By: Micky http://ginariggio.com/wurlitzer-restoration-for-dummies-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Micky Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:36:30 +0000 http://ginariggio.com/?p=243#comment-42 I think they sell the reed bar at Vintage Vibe. You could email and ask if it would work for a 700. They also have a "hum killer" kit, but that seems like it might be overkill. Good luck, and I look forward to seeing the beast when I'm back in SC. Maybe I can trade you some work on the Wurli for some help re-wrapping the rhodes with my psychedelic snakeskin African fabric! I think they sell the reed bar at Vintage Vibe. You could email and ask if it would work for a 700. They also have a “hum killer” kit, but that seems like it might be overkill. Good luck, and I look forward to seeing the beast when I’m back in SC. Maybe I can trade you some work on the Wurli for some help re-wrapping the rhodes with my psychedelic snakeskin African fabric!

]]> By: admin http://ginariggio.com/wurlitzer-restoration-for-dummies-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-41 admin Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:46:45 +0000 http://ginariggio.com/?p=243#comment-41 Thanks Micky! My dad agrees that there really should be some kind of shield because the humming is still happening. He seems to have a master plan for how he's going to fix this, and I feel like an innocent bystander in the whole thing! I'm learning a ton, though. Maybe someday I'll have the courage to do the electrical work myself. Haha. Thanks Micky! My dad agrees that there really should be some kind of shield because the humming is still happening. He seems to have a master plan for how he’s going to fix this, and I feel like an innocent bystander in the whole thing! I’m learning a ton, though. Maybe someday I’ll have the courage to do the electrical work myself. Haha.

]]> By: Micky http://ginariggio.com/wurlitzer-restoration-for-dummies-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Micky Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:37:17 +0000 http://ginariggio.com/?p=243#comment-40 Hey Gina, Looks like your Wurli doesn't have a hum shield even though most I've seen do. It's basically just a metal plate that fits over the whole harp and protects it from the sort of problems you're talking about. About the DVD, I have a few of them, if you can wait until I'm back in a week or so, you can definitely borrow them, although they may have done updates. I think the proceeds from Vintage Vibe's videos now go to charity though, so don't be afraid to spring for it. Chris at Vintage Vibe has been *incredibly* helpful to me throughout the years, and you should have complete confidence when dealing with his company. Long live the Wurli-nation. Peace, Micky Hey Gina,
Looks like your Wurli doesn’t have a hum shield even though most I’ve seen do. It’s basically just a metal plate that fits over the whole harp and protects it from the sort of problems you’re talking about. About the DVD, I have a few of them, if you can wait until I’m back in a week or so, you can definitely borrow them, although they may have done updates. I think the proceeds from Vintage Vibe’s videos now go to charity though, so don’t be afraid to spring for it. Chris at Vintage Vibe has been *incredibly* helpful to me throughout the years, and you should have complete confidence when dealing with his company. Long live the Wurli-nation.
Peace,
Micky

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