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For a lighter look at Classic Jukeboxes please visit the Canadian NFB site and watch a great movie about how one company put a 1015 to work...(Juke-Bar about 10 minutes - LOL!) Note that if you do not live in Canada you may not be able to watch the film...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART for CDM3 and CDM4S CD-Player models (edited text below)
CONTENTS
LubricationWe recommend that you oil/grease your Deutsche Wurlitzer jukebox every two years to prolong it's work life. We use high
pressure grease on the gears, and 'Zoom-Spout' oil for the motors and pivots.
- Wurlitzer Lyric Cornet Serial Numbers Lookup
- Wurlitzer Lyric Cornet
- Wurlitzer Lyric Cornet Serial Numbers List Printable 1
- Wurlitzer Piano Serial Numbers
- Wurlitzer Lyric Cornet Serial Numbers By Year
- Wurlitzer Accordion Serial Numbers
2) If your German Wurlitzer CD jukebox is between serial numbers 3106XXXX and 3207XXXX (June 1991 - July 1992) and you have any of the following problems, then you probably need to read this PDF. (German/English/French) Symptom 1) SCC Control Unit faulty 1. Wurlitzer is most known for their production of entry level pianos. During the 1960s, they manufactured Spinet, Console, Studio and Grand Pianos. Over time, Wurlitzer acquired a number of other companies which made a variety of loosely related products, including kitchen appliances, carnival rides, player piano rolls and radios. The widely available original Conn brass serial number list contains inaccuracies in serial numbers earlier than approximately 1920. This revised serial number list is the result of research comparing serial numbers with patent number dates, known historical events and dates on Conn Guarantee Bonds issued with new instruments. Used in Rockola Models 1436, 1438, 1442, 1446, 1448, 1452, 1454, 1455, 1458, 1462, 1464, 1465, 1468, 1475, 1478, 1484, 1485, 1488, 1493, 1494, 1495, 1496, 1497, 404, 404S, 408, 414, 418, 425, 426, 424, 429, 430, 431, 432.
German Wurlitzer Jukeboxes - Models, Programming the Pricing Computer (Selection & Credit Computer), Prep for Shipping, Parts & Service Manuals (pdf), upgrading your CD player, troubleshooting (chart), and lubrication courtesy of John's Jukes Ltd./Flippers.com - Wurlitzer Distributor - since 1989 For a lighter look at Classic Jukeboxes please visit the Canadian NFB site and watch a great movie about how one company put a 1015 to work...(Juke-Bar about 10 minutes - LOL!) Note that if you do not live in Canada you may not be able to watch the film...
A tour of the Wurlitzer factory (USA) circa 1947...
Deutsche Wurlitzer Jukebox Models by year: (some info from 'Wurlitzer Jukeboxes' published by AMR 1988)
1961: Lyric
1975: Atlanta 3D, Baltic, Lyric, Tarock, Cabaret, Hideaway
1976: X2, Baltic, Lyric, Cabaret, Hideaway
1977: X5, Niagara, Baltic, Lyric, Tarock, Cabaret, Hideaway
1978: X7, Niagara 2, Niagara E, Baltic 4, Baltic 100, Lyric, Cabarina, Tarock, Cabaret, Hideaway
1979: X200E, X9, Carillon, Atlanta 4, Niagara E, Lyric, Cabarina, Tarock, Hideaway
1980: X200E, X9, Carillon, Atlanta 200E, Atlanta 160, Lyric, Tarock, Cabarina, Hideaway
1981: Atlanta 160, Atlanta 200, Sleeted, Niagara E, Cabarina, Tarock, Hideaway
1982: Estrella, Niagara 5, Cabarina, Fuego 3D, Tele-Disc, Hideaway
1983: Caravelle, Barcarole, Fuego 3D, Tele-Disc, Hideaway
1984: SL700, Diana, Fuego 3D, Caravelle, Tele-Disc, Tarock, Hideaway
1987: One More Time (OMT) Introduction of the reproduction of the 1946-47 1015, but with a 'Modern' 100 selection
45RPM record mechanism. (download PDF manual for OMT-45 - 2MB in size) ( OMT-45 Parts Manual ) (PDF of schematic for animated lights for very first OMTs - no bubble tubes!)
1988?: New Orleans (parts manual), Carnegie (parts manual)
1989?: OMT-CD The new CD bubbler introduced! (download late 1990s PDF manual #22 - does not cover early OMT nor the New Orleans or New York, NY models) (OMT-CD Parts Manual #14 - !!errata!! - Pg 12 has the curved bubble tubes miss-numbered), (revised colour cylinders after serial #4003XXXX)
1990?: New York, NY (Download the parts manual) (Download light wiring and bubble tube wiring diagrams) New York, NY uses the
same manual as the OMT-CD of the early 90s.
1995?: Elvis model OMT-CD
1998?: Rave-On - Owners manual with troubleshooting
1998?: Princess - Operators field service with troubleshooting
2005: OMT I-Pod
2006: Wurlitzer 2100 Nostalgia
2007: Wurlitzer Peacock Replica
Deutsche Wurlitzer Jukebox Models by year: (some info from 'Wurlitzer Jukeboxes' published by AMR 1988)
1961: Lyric
1975: Atlanta 3D, Baltic, Lyric, Tarock, Cabaret, Hideaway
1976: X2, Baltic, Lyric, Cabaret, Hideaway
1977: X5, Niagara, Baltic, Lyric, Tarock, Cabaret, Hideaway
1978: X7, Niagara 2, Niagara E, Baltic 4, Baltic 100, Lyric, Cabarina, Tarock, Cabaret, Hideaway
1979: X200E, X9, Carillon, Atlanta 4, Niagara E, Lyric, Cabarina, Tarock, Hideaway
1980: X200E, X9, Carillon, Atlanta 200E, Atlanta 160, Lyric, Tarock, Cabarina, Hideaway
1981: Atlanta 160, Atlanta 200, Sleeted, Niagara E, Cabarina, Tarock, Hideaway
1982: Estrella, Niagara 5, Cabarina, Fuego 3D, Tele-Disc, Hideaway
1983: Caravelle, Barcarole, Fuego 3D, Tele-Disc, Hideaway
1984: SL700, Diana, Fuego 3D, Caravelle, Tele-Disc, Tarock, Hideaway
1987: One More Time (OMT) Introduction of the reproduction of the 1946-47 1015, but with a 'Modern' 100 selection
45RPM record mechanism. (download PDF manual for OMT-45 - 2MB in size) ( OMT-45 Parts Manual ) (PDF of schematic for animated lights for very first OMTs - no bubble tubes!)
1988?: New Orleans (parts manual), Carnegie (parts manual)
1989?: OMT-CD The new CD bubbler introduced! (download late 1990s PDF manual #22 - does not cover early OMT nor the New Orleans or New York, NY models) (OMT-CD Parts Manual #14 - !!errata!! - Pg 12 has the curved bubble tubes miss-numbered), (revised colour cylinders after serial #4003XXXX)
1990?: New York, NY (Download the parts manual) (Download light wiring and bubble tube wiring diagrams) New York, NY uses the
same manual as the OMT-CD of the early 90s.
1995?: Elvis model OMT-CD
1998?: Rave-On - Owners manual with troubleshooting
1998?: Princess - Operators field service with troubleshooting
2005: OMT I-Pod
2006: Wurlitzer 2100 Nostalgia
2007: Wurlitzer Peacock Replica
OMT-45 Cartridge installation: Here are some pictures of the correct wiring for a 45RPM cartridge as used in Wurlitzer Vinyl jukeboxes. | ||
Shipping a Wurlitzer Jukebox: Shipping bolt locations for German Wurlitzer jukeboxes both 45 and CD | ||
Tie down CD player and clamp arm so they can't flop around...note red strap placement and protective cover over CD-Player lens. |
PARTS AND SERVICE MANUALS IN PDF FORMAT (click on the name of your machine for the PDF) for
our parts department- please have your serial number included with any correspondence!
Carnegie-CD
New Orleans-CD
New York, NY(parts 4.8mb)
OMT-45/Vinyl records (Turntable parts PDF)
OMT-CDM-4I Operators Manual with troubleshooting guide (Original A3/A4 size shrink to 11 X 17 format doublesided mixed with 8.5 X 11 - inches)
OMT-CD(parts 2.8mb) - note this is mostly for OMTs after serial number 34040766 (1994)
OMT-CD-Pro - 2004 on, Operating manual with troubleshooting
Newer OMT Colour Cylinder parts - after late 1999 (after serial 3911xxxx)
Princess-CD Field Service with troubleshooting, Parts
K99 Amplifier schematics and service manual
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Here is a PDF of the procedure (lo-rez 750K higher rez a little further on) to replace the pilasters, bubble tubes or
fluorescent lights in a OMT (45 or CD). I have a higher resolution version available (4 MB) for those with
a large bandwidth...
Brand New Replacement CD-PRO 2 CD Player for Wurlitzer, NSM or ROWE
Unfortunately the upgrade kit (instructions) to replace your defective CDM3 or CDM4S, with a CD-Pro series player is no longer available. Identify your player with this PDF.
Troubleshooting the German WurlitzersCDM3, CDM4-I, CDM12, & CD-PRO (pictures of the various CD-players)
Mechanism Service Adjustment documents - these are from the 1986/87 service manual (A4 European size, you will need to reduce them to Letter Size) but cover the OMT series as well - both vinyl and CD: In German, English, and French. These cover adjusting the gripper arm, gearbox, tone arm, carousel, and record player. Very handy! A better copy of the Service Manual is available - email us!
Tips & Techniques:
1) Your CDM-3 CD jukebox is not playing CDs (loads CD, spins a couple of times or after about twenty seconds simply returns the CD to the carousel) - check the Thermister under the metal cover just to the left of the Selection & Credit computer. I recommend replacing the Thermister with a 3A (max) fast blow fuse (pigtail leads as it must be soldered in)
2) If your German Wurlitzer CD jukebox is between serial numbers 3106XXXX and 3207XXXX
(June 1991 - July 1992) and you have any of the following problems, then you probably need to
read this PDF. (German/English/French) Symptom 1) SCC Control Unit faulty
1. Record carrier turns continuously (and the 'Z' - CD Count & 'K' - Carriage Home LEDs are flashing
correctly on the SC&C).
2. Gripper arm moves continuously, putting the CD on the player and returning it immediately.
3. A selected CD is put on the player, is not played however, and returned to the record carrier after 15 sec (SC&C 40315).
4. A selected CD is placed on the player, the TOC (Table Of Contents red LED under CD-Control keypad
goes out)) is read in but the selected CD is not being played (SC&C 40315).
or Symptom 2) Opto-Coupler interface in CD Control faulty (in combination with SC&C 40315)
1. A selected CD is put on the player. The CD turns continuously fast clockwise or anti-clockwise; no sound
appears and after approx. 50 sec. it is returned to the record carrier.
2. A selected CD is placed on the player, SC&C control tries 3 times to read the TOC (relay M6 clicks 7 times).
CD is then returned to the record carrier.
or Symptom 3) EMP faulty (only in models with EMP MMS 111) - Electronic Coin Mechanism(we sold none in Canada)
1. The display indicates credit without coin insertion.
our parts department- please have your serial number included with any correspondence!
Carnegie-CD
New Orleans-CD
New York, NY(parts 4.8mb)
OMT-45/Vinyl records (Turntable parts PDF)
OMT-CDM-4I Operators Manual with troubleshooting guide (Original A3/A4 size shrink to 11 X 17 format doublesided mixed with 8.5 X 11 - inches)
OMT-CD(parts 2.8mb) - note this is mostly for OMTs after serial number 34040766 (1994)
OMT-CD-Pro - 2004 on, Operating manual with troubleshooting
Newer OMT Colour Cylinder parts - after late 1999 (after serial 3911xxxx)
Princess-CD Field Service with troubleshooting, Parts
K99 Amplifier schematics and service manual
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Here is a PDF of the procedure (lo-rez 750K higher rez a little further on) to replace the pilasters, bubble tubes or
fluorescent lights in a OMT (45 or CD). I have a higher resolution version available (4 MB) for those with
a large bandwidth...
Brand New Replacement CD-PRO 2 CD Player for Wurlitzer, NSM or ROWE
Unfortunately the upgrade kit (instructions) to replace your defective CDM3 or CDM4S, with a CD-Pro series player is no longer available. Identify your player with this PDF.
Troubleshooting the German WurlitzersCDM3, CDM4-I, CDM12, & CD-PRO (pictures of the various CD-players)
Mechanism Service Adjustment documents - these are from the 1986/87 service manual (A4 European size, you will need to reduce them to Letter Size) but cover the OMT series as well - both vinyl and CD: In German, English, and French. These cover adjusting the gripper arm, gearbox, tone arm, carousel, and record player. Very handy! A better copy of the Service Manual is available - email us!
Tips & Techniques:
1) Your CDM-3 CD jukebox is not playing CDs (loads CD, spins a couple of times or after about twenty seconds simply returns the CD to the carousel) - check the Thermister under the metal cover just to the left of the Selection & Credit computer. I recommend replacing the Thermister with a 3A (max) fast blow fuse (pigtail leads as it must be soldered in)
2) If your German Wurlitzer CD jukebox is between serial numbers 3106XXXX and 3207XXXX
(June 1991 - July 1992) and you have any of the following problems, then you probably need to
read this PDF. (German/English/French) Symptom 1) SCC Control Unit faulty
1. Record carrier turns continuously (and the 'Z' - CD Count & 'K' - Carriage Home LEDs are flashing
correctly on the SC&C).
2. Gripper arm moves continuously, putting the CD on the player and returning it immediately.
3. A selected CD is put on the player, is not played however, and returned to the record carrier after 15 sec (SC&C 40315).
4. A selected CD is placed on the player, the TOC (Table Of Contents red LED under CD-Control keypad
goes out)) is read in but the selected CD is not being played (SC&C 40315).
or Symptom 2) Opto-Coupler interface in CD Control faulty (in combination with SC&C 40315)
1. A selected CD is put on the player. The CD turns continuously fast clockwise or anti-clockwise; no sound
appears and after approx. 50 sec. it is returned to the record carrier.
2. A selected CD is placed on the player, SC&C control tries 3 times to read the TOC (relay M6 clicks 7 times).
CD is then returned to the record carrier.
or Symptom 3) EMP faulty (only in models with EMP MMS 111) - Electronic Coin Mechanism(we sold none in Canada)
1. The display indicates credit without coin insertion.
3) OMT-CD Jukebox tosses CDs:
On CDM3, CDM4, and CDM12 models (converted from earlier players) up to serial number 3209xxxx the machine
stores the CD Clamp Arm with the magnet clasped to the CD player. This unfortunately leads to premature breakage
of the magnetic puck rim and it will sit unevenly on the CD Clamp leading to poor securing of CDs and subsequent
tossing of CDs. It looks like simply adjusting the Clamp Arm Height (rear) will enable the Clamp Arm to sit above
the player when at rest, saving the puck. I do suspect that the newer Clamp Arm Lift assembly is also required. Picture
of new and old puck and where they are!
3a) OMT-45 or OMT-CD Jukebox tosses records:
Another problem is when either the oils and grease have dried up causing the gripper arm to be sluggish in operation,
or the gripper claw is cracked or has a problem. Here is a short video showing the proper speed of the gripper arm cycle.
3b) OMT-45 or -CD takes too long to cycle and you get an error number:
Here is a short video showing the proper speed of the gripper arm cycle. When the gripper arm motor is too slow it can be either
lubrication or a fouled up armature inside the motor itself. Here are some pictures on fixing the armature by cleaning the gaps with
a thin metal strip (or plastic) that fits snuggly in the slots of the armature. Cleaning these will bring the motor back to factory
speed.
4) Infra-Red Remote seems to have intermittent problems:
IR Remotes can be confused by some types of 'Compact' fluorescent bulbs. So if your jukebox is behaving oddly
try turning off any compact fluorescent bulbs in the same room and see if the problem goes away...
5) CDM-12 and early CD-Pro - CD won't centre properly on player. Philips originally used a 'Spider' type of
centring disc that was prone to breakage of the tiny fingers. This was replaced with a solid cone. Recommended update! Cone is $10 plus postage...
6) CDM-12 & CD-Pro - testing the player PDF from field service manual outlining how to check the player when either on the bench of in the machine while the machine is idle. You will need a magnetic puck to keep the CD in place. If you are testing the player in the machine you will need to go to self test to clamp a CD.
7) Record or CD basket/carousel turns endlessly - check that the Index Light (located under the black cover) is lit, if lit, then check that the Z and K LEDs on the Selection & Credit Computer are flashing as follows: K LED flashes once per revolution (home), Z LED flashes continuously (once per CD/45). Theory of K&Z LED operation PDF. You can order the bulb from us here. Youtube video of how to replace light bulb
7a) Display shows constant alternating Zeros - '0' - '0' - '0' back and forth, and the carousel basket is either turning or it is not:
The alternating zeros are displayed because the SCC thinks the carrier is rotating (whether it actually is or not, it’s just for show purposes). My best diagnosis would be that the relay for the latch solenoid is pulled in, but either not making contact or there is an interruption between there and the latch solenoid (which includes the K7 switch), but the flashing 8 is not present to indicate a defective K7 switch/actuator. Best troubleshooting method:
On CDM3, CDM4, and CDM12 models (converted from earlier players) up to serial number 3209xxxx the machine
stores the CD Clamp Arm with the magnet clasped to the CD player. This unfortunately leads to premature breakage
of the magnetic puck rim and it will sit unevenly on the CD Clamp leading to poor securing of CDs and subsequent
tossing of CDs. It looks like simply adjusting the Clamp Arm Height (rear) will enable the Clamp Arm to sit above
the player when at rest, saving the puck. I do suspect that the newer Clamp Arm Lift assembly is also required. Picture
of new and old puck and where they are!
3a) OMT-45 or OMT-CD Jukebox tosses records:
Another problem is when either the oils and grease have dried up causing the gripper arm to be sluggish in operation,
or the gripper claw is cracked or has a problem. Here is a short video showing the proper speed of the gripper arm cycle.
3b) OMT-45 or -CD takes too long to cycle and you get an error number:
Here is a short video showing the proper speed of the gripper arm cycle. When the gripper arm motor is too slow it can be either
lubrication or a fouled up armature inside the motor itself. Here are some pictures on fixing the armature by cleaning the gaps with
a thin metal strip (or plastic) that fits snuggly in the slots of the armature. Cleaning these will bring the motor back to factory
speed.
4) Infra-Red Remote seems to have intermittent problems:
IR Remotes can be confused by some types of 'Compact' fluorescent bulbs. So if your jukebox is behaving oddly
try turning off any compact fluorescent bulbs in the same room and see if the problem goes away...
5) CDM-12 and early CD-Pro - CD won't centre properly on player. Philips originally used a 'Spider' type of
centring disc that was prone to breakage of the tiny fingers. This was replaced with a solid cone. Recommended update! Cone is $10 plus postage...
6) CDM-12 & CD-Pro - testing the player PDF from field service manual outlining how to check the player when either on the bench of in the machine while the machine is idle. You will need a magnetic puck to keep the CD in place. If you are testing the player in the machine you will need to go to self test to clamp a CD.
7) Record or CD basket/carousel turns endlessly - check that the Index Light (located under the black cover) is lit, if lit, then check that the Z and K LEDs on the Selection & Credit Computer are flashing as follows: K LED flashes once per revolution (home), Z LED flashes continuously (once per CD/45). Theory of K&Z LED operation PDF. You can order the bulb from us here. Youtube video of how to replace light bulb
7a) Display shows constant alternating Zeros - '0' - '0' - '0' back and forth, and the carousel basket is either turning or it is not:
The alternating zeros are displayed because the SCC thinks the carrier is rotating (whether it actually is or not, it’s just for show purposes). My best diagnosis would be that the relay for the latch solenoid is pulled in, but either not making contact or there is an interruption between there and the latch solenoid (which includes the K7 switch), but the flashing 8 is not present to indicate a defective K7 switch/actuator. Best troubleshooting method:
Unplug plug blue from SCC
Using a pricing jumper wire (white wire with pin soldered on each end) short from Green to Blue…gripper motor should run and stop at either end if jumper is removed; no motor operation check motor, motor switch, +30v
If OK, cycle motor to home position over basket …
Using a pricing jumper short from Green to Gray…Latch solenoid should operate, carrier should rotate, Z should flash; if not check latch solenoid, K7 switch, K8 switch (if latch operates, but motor doesn’t), and -30v source.
If the above tests are OK, replace SCC (computer).
8) Flashing '8', nothing else is happening:This is usually a defective K7 switch or the actuator (part number 10900) has become loose or cracked and no longer stays adjusted. See this page for details...
9) Machine is set to Free Play, but nothing happens (Safety Switch/Microswitch K8 not activated) - display shows
normal digits when entered:
On North American Wurlitzers (made in USA - 45RPM) this problem is often caused by someone grabbing the Gripper Bow (the part that picks up the 45s only) and lifts it high enough that the Record Clamp disengages from the Lever that holds the
Record Clamp pin against the Safety Switch (Microswitch K8 on the German models). With the Safety Switch(K8) disengaged the machine will sit forever.
Cure: Lift gripper bow up so that the Record Clamp pin clears the Lever, then push the Lever towards the Magazine enough so that when you let the Gripper Bow back down the pin is engaged,and the plastic pin on the Record Clamp pushes against the lever for the Safety Switch (Microswitch K8).
For German made jukeboxes, make sure the Lever moves freely and quickly, if it is slow/gummed up, then K8 may not activate.
These pictures are from a record (45RPM) version of the German OMT but the CD version is almost identical.
9) Machine is set to Free Play, but nothing happens (Safety Switch/Microswitch K8 not activated) - display shows
normal digits when entered:
On North American Wurlitzers (made in USA - 45RPM) this problem is often caused by someone grabbing the Gripper Bow (the part that picks up the 45s only) and lifts it high enough that the Record Clamp disengages from the Lever that holds the
Record Clamp pin against the Safety Switch (Microswitch K8 on the German models). With the Safety Switch(K8) disengaged the machine will sit forever.
Cure: Lift gripper bow up so that the Record Clamp pin clears the Lever, then push the Lever towards the Magazine enough so that when you let the Gripper Bow back down the pin is engaged,and the plastic pin on the Record Clamp pushes against the lever for the Safety Switch (Microswitch K8).
For German made jukeboxes, make sure the Lever moves freely and quickly, if it is slow/gummed up, then K8 may not activate.
These pictures are from a record (45RPM) version of the German OMT but the CD version is almost identical.
9) Testing if the CD player LASER is working using a digital camera...
I find you can use a standard digital camera (I used a Nikon Coolpix for this test) and you are able to see on the camera view screen if the laser is lighting up.
I find you can use a standard digital camera (I used a Nikon Coolpix for this test) and you are able to see on the camera view screen if the laser is lighting up.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE LASER LENS AS IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYE(S)!
Make a selection (no CD to be played) and then aim the camera over the lens just off angle slightly and you should see a white light in the middle of the lens flashing slowly (MP4 video clip) on/off/on a few times while it hunts for the (non-existent) CD. No light? Check power to player, etc. The picutre on the left shows the laser glowing, the picture on the right shows the laser lighting up a thin peice of paper laid over the lens (click on images for bigger pictures).
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART for CDM3 and CDM4S CD-Player models (edited text below)
CONTENTS
Lubrication
Wurlitzer Lyric Cornet Serial Numbers Lookup
pressure grease on the gears, and 'Zoom-Spout' oil for the motors and pivots.
Wurlitzer Lyric Cornet
A drop or two on the spindle of the two colour cylinder motors | A drop of oil on the tail end of the title page motor |
Greased gears (a bit too much, wipe the excess off!) | Oil the gripper arm drive shaft bushing at the gear box |
Oil the support end of the gripper arm drive shaft | Take the gear box cover off and oil the record clamp release drive shaft linkages - also oil the (not shown) pivot of the lift assembly for the record/CD clamp arm. |
These are CRITICAL - oil the pivots for the segment gear that drives the gripper arm drive shaft! (details on picture) | This oil spot is awkward, it is the bottom left corner of the rectangular notch beside microswitch K7 - this is the front of the pivot for the segment gear |
A couple of drops of oil on the drive shaft for the carousel motor (take a look at the black drive tire and replace if required) | A drop of oil on the centre spindle of the carousel. |
Two drops (one per half) on the latch on the front right of the carousel | Oil the pivots for the record/CD clamp flap |
Oil the centre lift rod for the record/CD clamp flap. | A drop of oil on your 45 tone arm pivot - symptom is the tone arm bounces across record, or starts later than usual on the record. |
Another drop here... | Take underneath black cover off to expose this oil spot... |
And this. | Lastly, a drop of oil on the motor spindle - you might want to raise the pulley to get at it as you do not want oil on the pulley! |
When I started researching the history of F.E. Olds and Son about 35 years ago, there was very little known about the early years of this company. I interviewed several former employees but was unable to get any specific dates of model introductions much less exact serial numbers. With the little information that I had and making a few guesses, I put together a few serial numbers with dates. When I got two pre-war catalogs I made guesses as to the dates that they were published. When others became interested in Olds history they added to what I had done. Unfortunately, my guesses were off by several years.
These were all honest attempts at adding to our knowledge, but unfortunately my early errors were magnified rather than minimized. This became more apparent when Dale Olson found out that fellow Olds alumni, Howard Wilson had an archive of photos and information from the factory that he saved when it was being thrown out. This included two log books with production or shipping records of the earliest Olds trumpets and cornets. I decided that we were overdue for a careful look at all the data that we had. I put together all of the relevant information from Dale Olson as mentioned, Alan Rouse of Olds Central, Eric Hamlin of The Olds Register and known catalogs in various collections. The following is what I have come up with. Please contact me with any additions and corrections.
Wurlitzer Lyric Cornet Serial Numbers List Printable 1
For now, The Olds Register, is not allowing additional entries, but it contains a wealth of information as it is.
Wurlitzer Piano Serial Numbers
Some known dates stated below may be production or shipping dates and others are sales dates. Some are guesses based on models shown in catalogs, using earliest known examples. The rest are guesses based on rational analysis of production increases. The catalog that we previously dated 1930 or 1931 is after 1933 based on reference to Radio City Music Hall which opened that year. The catalog that was previously thought to be about 1930 (because I had guessed that a slightly later catalog was about 1932) is actually after the 1935 patent (applied and granted that year) covering the fluted trombone slide tubes that are introduced therein. Another catalog is actually dated 1939 and shows the Radio model cornet but still does not introduce the Super Recording trumpet and cornet.
The Olds trombones had a separate series of numbers that started in the ‘teens and were higher than those of the trumpets and cornets through the 1930s and 1940s (about 10,000 by 1938). According to Olds employee, Don Agard, who was there at the time, all Olds brass instruments used a single series starting with 100,000 in 1953.
Wurlitzer Lyric Cornet Serial Numbers By Year
Please let me know of any other data that will increase the correctness of this list. An early 1945 date would be especially useful. The last date below is based on Uan Rasey's memory of getting his Recording model trumpet during his first year at MGM. Also, I know that the Recording cornet was redesigned in January of 1948 but the earliest that we know of so far is 53,871 and I'm guessing that it was made a year or so later and we will find earlier examples in the future.
Wurlitzer Accordion Serial Numbers
The second list here is a serial number list from 1952 until the end of production was provided by Olds in the 1970s and has been included in the Allied Supply catalog since then is still believed to be completely accurate.