Hello ! I am in need of a model number of my currently Non-working Wurlitzer electrostatic reed organ. I originally thought it was a 4602 in which it might be but the tabs seem different than the pictures I have seen
I am not going to break it up I plan to fix it in the future . It seems to have speaker issues . Last time it was played the expression pedal didn't seem to work.
Last edited by Organplayer66; 11-02-2019, 12:03 PM.
Reason: Added photos
The only Free Reed ES consoles listed in the 'Mother List' are the 4600, 4601 and 4602, and the larger 4800. None of them match the stop layout.
However, going back to 1946, there was a model 30. This appears to be an exact match for the stop layout. Tone generation is shown on the 'Mother List' as KR, meaning keyed reed, rather than Free Reed.
It's not what you play. It's not how you play. It's the fact that you're playing that counts.
Funny! The photo I have of the model 45 doesn't match yours. Someone has obviously posted the wrong one. The 30 and the 45 seem to be very similar, with the 45 being an 'upgrade' in 1947, a year after the 30. Again, it's a keyed reed model, meaning that the reed only vibrates when a key is pressed.
There's not much info around on them. You could join the Vintage Organ group on Facebook - I'm Admin there, so I'll admit you, but please answer the three questions! We have a few people on there who do know their oldies. There's also an Electronic Organ group, but it's a quiet place!
It's not what you play. It's not how you play. It's the fact that you're playing that counts.
I'll post a picture of the serial plate on it.
it is rare I can't find anything about it anywhere ! But since Wurlitzer wasn't as popular as Hammond of course they wouldn't show this early of model often !
You can try Morelock Organ Parts and Service in Rienzi MS. They might be able to help you. They carry the Wurlitzer parts. I have dealt with them several times and they were very helpful to me. I have a Wurlitzer 950 organ.
The 950 is a much newer organ than this one lol. If I'm correct this is one of the very first Wurlitzer organs not sure though. Maybe they would have some ? I've heard sometimes conn parts work in these.
Most components are just bog-standard, so you can get them from any electronics suppliers. However the organ's reed system is now 70+ years old and I doubt if there are any spares for it.
It's not what you play. It's not how you play. It's the fact that you're playing that counts.
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