Wurlitzer pianos the name that means music to millions. A wurlitzer 200a, one of the most commercially successful models. We have 2 wurlitzer 200a manuals available for free pdf download. Wurlitzer piano for sale in uk 55 used wurlitzer pianos. Smooth, pianolike action is only half of what make wurlitzers so fun. Available for sale in our online store are wurlitzer electric piano tubes preamp, rectifier, 12au7, power cords, felts, conductive foil, key brush refelt kits and tools and more. The wurlitzer electronic piano, commonly called the wurly, is an electric piano manufactured and marketed by wurlitzer from the mid1950s to the early 1980s. The earliest 200a series instrument, serial numberwise.
The wurlitzer 200a was one of their most successful models. Wurlitzer 200a electric piano ray charles please do me the. Wurlitzer 200a manuals manuals and user guides for wurlitzer 200a. If you like the wurlitzer 200, the 200a is a great pick the action and reeds are completely the same, with. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Designed to work with our ep200 amplifier board as well as with the stock wurlitzer 200a or 140b amplifier. It shows wear for its age but is a great necessity to complete anyones wurlitzer 200 200a setup. Lastly, the hardwired fuse has been replaced with a proper fuse holder. In an age when we have digital versions of almost every keyboard instrument ever made, it can still be fun to go back to the source and record the original instruments. Instead of a string being tuned to correct pitch, the wurlitzer is tuned by raising or lowering the pitch of a vibrating reed. Jul 17, 2017 wurlitzer 200a electric piano ray charles please do me the kindness and play stay safe and healthy.
Wurlitzer electric piano manuals, diagrams, schematics. Almost identical in appearance to the wurlitzer electric piano model 200, the changes were subtle and. The 200aamp series equivalent more or less to a 203 that is, a non classroom console. I just checked out a 200a myself, and rcb4t2 has done a good job with things to look for.
I am looking for instruments in the 85xxxl to 86xxxl range. This was the last wooden wurlitzer electric piano before the company decided to save money and weight by building the plastictopped 200 series. Wurlitzer, electric piano 200a, schematic, pcb layout created date. Should i repair or replace my wurlitzer 200 or 200a. Aug 04, 2015 the piano was misidentified as a wurlitzer 112. If your wurlitzer 200 200a, 203, 206, 206a, 210 or 214 is starting to crackle, buzz, hum, or pop, it may be time to take a look at its amplifier. Wurlitzer electric piano wikimili, the free encyclopedia. How to tune a wurlitzer spinet upright piano step by step full version tutorial duration. Wurlitzer is one of the most wellknown names in the music industry, perhaps best known for being the creator of the original jukebox.
Wurlitzer 200a piano description 200a wurlitzer electric piano. I need a new power cord for my wurlitzer electric piano, model 200, and i was. Straight from the 70s, the wurlitzer 200a electric piano provided an update to the original model 200 with a new and improved amplifier circuit, complete with speaker. Wurlitzer 200a 200 electric piano sustain pedal made by. Electronic piano series 200 and 200a service manual pdf, dekalb, illinois.
Wurlitzer was established in 1853 by franz rudolph wurlitzer. It was known as an electric piano and allowed people to create wonderful music without taking up any space. Below is an excerpt transcribed from the original manual. The wurlitzer electric piano was the first electric piano to be manufactured and sold. Wurlitzer 200a electric piano ray charles please do me. It has built in speakers as well as outputs if you want to send this to an amp or direct and also has a built in tremolo effect. Wurlitzer 112a electric piano service manual contents. He built a piano manufacturing plant in ohio in 1861, and four years later, he opened a retail shop, expanding his distribution across the unites states. Wurlitzer electronic piano service manual series 200 200a. The 200aamp series equivalent more or less to a 203 that is, a nonclassroom console. The sound is generated by striking a metal reed with a hammer, which induces an electric current in a pickup.
This page lists owners manuals, service manuals and documentation available for wurlitzer audio, music, stage and studio equipment. It shows wear for its age but is a great necessity to complete anyones wurlitzer 200200a setup. Wurlitzer model 145 electric piano help to troubleshoot. The wurlitzer electronic piano, commonly called the wurli, is an electric piano manufactured. Service manuals fender rhodes, wurltizer, vintage vibe, clavinet. Wurlitzer 200a electric piano restoration with custom red top see more. But a few days later, after a long drive, it was mine for a reasonable price. Wurlitzer electric piano 200a pink sparkle by vintage vibe electric pianos 1 wurlitzer electric piano 200 pink sparkle by vintage vibe electric pianos 1 wurlitzer electric piano 200 purple by vintage vibe electric pianos 1 1 wurlitzer electric piano. The sound and portability soon led to professional stage use as the piano proved a.
Wurlitzer electric piano parts reed reeds logo legs pedal etc. Download electric piano service manuals for vintage vibe, fender rhodes rhodes, wurlitzer and clavinet keyboard models. View and download wurlitzer 200 service manual online. They can be any models of wurlitzer electric piano. The sound and portability soon led to professional stage use as the piano proved a useful tool for musicians. Wurlitzer electric pianos series 200 sm service manual. The wurlitzer 200a was produced as an update to the model 200, with an improved amplifier circuit and speaker. As well, the 200a was only ever available in black, whereas the 200 was available in a few custom colors. The varivib extends the expressive range of your wurlitzer piano with variable speed vibrato, easily adjusted with the addition of a 3rd knob for speed control. Troubleshooting the wurlitzer 200 series amplifiers ep service. In 1975 wurlitzer came out with the wurlitzer electric piano model 200a.
Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. The action and reeds are 100% identical between the two models. This instrument should be very familiar to fans of genesis, yes, and deep purple because of those groups extensive use of it in the mid 70s. In 1880 wurlitzer began to make pianos, and the company grew and became particularly well known for military and mechanical. Bought a wurlitzer 200a student electric piano at the thrift store for ten bucks, only thing that was wrong was a bunch of coins stuck between the keys jamming them works great paleophone says.
Inside the wurlitzer ep 200a arturia wurlitzer v users manual 8 1 introduction. Wurlitzer 200a series electric piano schematic author. We eventually took the following steps to reduce the buzz to somewhat bearable levels, based. Wurlitzer w variable vibrato and tube amp electric piano restoration by vintage vibe we even topped it off with a custom red lid. Wurlitzer electric piano 200200a deluxe lid fasteners. The iconic sound of the wurlitzer electric piano has ruled the airwaves for over half a century. Our website has lots of manuals and documentation for many brands in multiple languages as pdf, djvu or paper document. Ers, you are looking at my wurlitzer 200a electric piano, circa no legs, music stand or sustain pedal, just the bare bones keyboard.
The new vintage vibe wurlitzer amplifier is a state of the art achievement in design. Find great deals on ebay for wurlitzer electric piano and vintage electric piano. Wurlitzer 200a pianos repaired and restored by vintage vibe. The piano also offered chrome legs, new sustain pedal type and an auxiliary lineout for recording which was previously unavailable on earlier wurlitzer electric pianos. Our varivib variable speed vibrato features reproduction of the original style vibrato waveform. Find great deals on ebay for wurlitzer 200 and wurlitzer 200a. My son has a wurlitzer model 145 electric piano with a tubetype amplifier. Aug 16, 20 how to tune a wurlitzer spinet upright piano step by step full version tutorial duration.
I was wondering were i can get the manual for the wurlitzer 200a. The wurlitzer electric piano was first introduced around 1954, with the classic model 200a making its appearance in 1968. The electronics and action are identical to a any 200series wurlitzer. Troubleshooting the wurlitzer 200 series amplifiers.
How to fix the action on wurlitzer 200 series electric piano part 1. The amp works equally well in a 200 or 200a piano which allows us to offer everyone a low cost advanced design amplifier with exciting features never before seen on a wurlitzer amplifier. More information order wurlitzer 200 series hinges. Today, the piano is still sought by musicians who love a more classic electrical sound. The wurlitzer electric piano was first manufactured in the very early 60. Tried this today with my wurli 200a, and it is much harder to do than it looks. Long before the jukebox, though, wurlitzer pianos were an important piece of the fabric of the music industry. The piano played fine, but had a persistent loud buzzing sound coming through the amplifier. Where real pianos have strings that typically require the services of a professional piano tuner, the wurlitzer electric piano can generally be tuned by endusers. In 2017 i helped him troubleshoot via facetime as i am in canada and he is in nyc. I think you must be talking about a standard wurlitzer piano, or perhaps a wurlitzer electric player piano which would have used paper rolls with songs programmed into them. Up for sale is a vintage wurlitzer bench for a 200 and 200a electric piano. And having a fully functional amplifier in your wurly is essential to keeping it happy. A wurlitzer 200a, one of the most commercially successful models the wurlitzer electronic piano, commonly called the wurli, is an electric piano manufactured and marketed by wurlitzer from the mid1950s to the early 1980s.
This text is directly taken from the wurlitzer 200 service manual notes. The wurlitzer electronic piano, commonly called the wurli, is an electric piano manufactured and marketed by wurlitzer from the mid1950s to the early 1980s. Rare original wurlitzer 140 piano plastic vibrato knob impossible to find. This document covers maintenance of the action and electronics of wurlitzer s electric piano models from the 140b onwards earlier models with tube circuitry are not included. This table currently lists about 42 wurlitzer electric piano models, including a mid60s teacher model of which ive only seen one unverified report the 147 andor 147b and another the 727 or 727b of which i am only surmising would have to exist, though not a single report or reference exists. This page is only about the electroacoustic instruments, usually 64notes, that wurlitzer produced from 1954 to 1983. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. A wurlitzer 206 is a 200series wurlitzer electric piano which was designed for and marketed to schools and universities. Wurlitzer 200a service manual 81 pages series 200 series 200a. If in doubt please ask before you buy feedback and d. Standup performance wurlitzer 200a legs set of four made by vintage gear.
Model 200, 200a professional portable keyboard range 64 notes, a thru c76. Vintage vibe electric piano owners manual vintage vibe bass piano owners manual. If you like the wurlitzer 200, the 200a is a great pick the action and reeds are completely the same, with only the improved circuit differentiating the two. The wurlitzer company 200a specifications, pictures.
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