What makes Wurlitzers unique in the electric piano world is that they have a built in amplifier that generates the sound. This means that the electronics are a major part of servicing these instruments. Because of the power this draws Wurlitzers are connected to mains electricity and have live voltage running through it. This means […]
Understanding the process: Out of the ‘big 3’ vintage electric pianos (Rhodes, Wurlitzer, and Clavinet), the tuning method on a Wurlitzer piano is the most unique. Wurlitzers are like Rhodes in the sense that the tuning usually last a very long time. Where they differ is that the process of tuning a note is much […]
The difference between these two Wurlitzers is that the 200A is a newer model designed to solve some of the electronic issues that were present in the 200. The Model 200s were prone to crackling and noise in the electronics, and a new preamp system was implemented in the newer 200A design along the reed […]
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