I have one of these, but mine is a model 2300 looks just like this one,, won't make any selections, any ideas, its set for freeplay. Had it for about 18 years now. Jeff
@subron6er I agree. Sounds like a bad solenoid. I don't know where you are located but google "Always Jukin'" magazine and find a technician close to your location. Wurlitzers are overengineered and have too many parts compared to other jukes. Wurlitzer had the "glitz" but Seeburg had the "sound." Good luck.
@jukeboxeddie yeah, thanks alot, will do just that, I agree, mine sounds like crap but looks cool,,, lol, I know its just the nature of the beast. It is a W 2300 200 selections. thanks again. Jeff
@subron6er You haven't "lived" until you've tried to restore a Wurlitzer 1500 series jukebox from 1953. Mechanical nightmare and a hefty 470 pounds of dead weight. Great sound but a nightmare to keep running -- go to my "jukeboxeddie" videos on You Tube and watch the segments. Expand your screen to get the full screen effect. Worth it!
@raymojets no later Wurlitzers used that mech of which you speak all 2300's used THIS mech in fact ALL Wurlitzer used this mech for years until they went to the newer mech you're speaking of
My 2304s just started to keep placing the record into the player and take it right back out, over and over. I noticed the selecter arm (@ 1:26) on mine no longer pushes the tab down. What could cause this?
@wildatom69 wow that's a bad solonoid a realpain in the ass to fix but the part is easy to find on eby for 10 bucks putting it in is quite a different story uughgh
yep I'm sure..seeburgs are "softer" on records and the mech is a better design, thousands still in the field without so much as a rebuild. love wurlitzers just don't like the their lack of dependability.
Your unit probably wasn't restored properly. I worked on a couple of these. They are pretty nice jukes. But they have to be adjusted 'just right' and need a proper restoration. Certain Wurly models from this era are known to break the selection pins if not adjusted right. It is great for hobbyists, but for a beginner or one time deal, stick with Seeburg...they sound better too and usually don't have catastrophic failures.
Yes they are pretty but even though I agree with you, you sound like you agree with me also.
they are failure prone..much more so than the seeburg machines. my 2300 was a 9 out of a possible 10. bought it in 89 then tired of the breakdowns I sold it 91...never looked back.
In a way yes. The 1900 is my favorite of the 45 series and perhaps the only one I would own. What I am agreeing with you on is the complexity. The Wurly's had the most complex mechanism. You can't do shortcut repairs, you have to do the whole thing correctly. If so, it will hold up. I will say that early AMI's, and Seeburgs probably are the easiest to work on. I am not too fond of the Rock-Ola mech either. My first picks for a 50's era machine would be a Seeburg C, R, G, 201, 220/222.
Nice video. I had the same problem with my old 2304S, beautiful machine, but it did have a tendency to be a bit tempremental and cracked a fair few 45s over the twenty odd years I had it.
Beautiful machine ...
chimbica91 6 months ago
I have one of these, but mine is a model 2300 looks just like this one,, won't make any selections, any ideas, its set for freeplay. Had it for about 18 years now. Jeff
subron6er 1 year ago
@subron6er I agree. Sounds like a bad solenoid. I don't know where you are located but google "Always Jukin'" magazine and find a technician close to your location. Wurlitzers are overengineered and have too many parts compared to other jukes. Wurlitzer had the "glitz" but Seeburg had the "sound." Good luck.
jukeboxeddie 1 year ago
@jukeboxeddie yeah, thanks alot, will do just that, I agree, mine sounds like crap but looks cool,,, lol, I know its just the nature of the beast. It is a W 2300 200 selections. thanks again. Jeff
subron6er 1 year ago
@subron6er You haven't "lived" until you've tried to restore a Wurlitzer 1500 series jukebox from 1953. Mechanical nightmare and a hefty 470 pounds of dead weight. Great sound but a nightmare to keep running -- go to my "jukeboxeddie" videos on You Tube and watch the segments. Expand your screen to get the full screen effect. Worth it!
jukeboxeddie 1 year ago
You win again! There is no song that could blend in so well with the mechanical workings of a Wurlitzer.
TheStubbleking 2 years ago
OMG
THANKS a lot
it seems like you have a different mix of "can I get a witness" the supremes in the background and much clearer especially flo :)
amazing jukebox and great sound
Individuell83 2 years ago
well i know nothing about juke boxes but doesent Gibson music corporation own wurlitzer now? they might be able to help.
GummygooFilms 2 years ago
@GummygooFilms lol they would be of ZERO help
ishredu 1 year ago
authentic american base type juke bx. playing verticaly not horazontaly as in the german model
raymojets 2 years ago
@raymojets no later Wurlitzers used that mech of which you speak all 2300's used THIS mech in fact ALL Wurlitzer used this mech for years until they went to the newer mech you're speaking of
ishredu 1 year ago
A real good looking machine !
dietmarbaer 2 years ago
My 2304s just started to keep placing the record into the player and take it right back out, over and over. I noticed the selecter arm (@ 1:26) on mine no longer pushes the tab down. What could cause this?
wildatom69 2 years ago
@wildatom69 wow that's a bad solonoid a realpain in the ass to fix but the part is easy to find on eby for 10 bucks putting it in is quite a different story uughgh
ishredu 1 year ago
fab2304 btw whats that song at the beging called???
rodmauldin 3 years ago
The first song played is "You Win Again" by Jerry Lee Lewis.
waltonwannabe 3 years ago
Looks fantastic and sounds fantastic
jonsey44 3 years ago
Hello i have the same machine. have had about 18 yrs never worked very good. junk machine. my next one will be a seeburg.
Kruzn79 4 years ago
I had a streo version 2300s mine sucked and broke records as well, seeburg rules for dependability wurlitzers look pretty but are quite failure prone
ishredu 3 years ago
are you sure? i have some records that came from a wurlitzer (don't remember the model now) but they're still perfectly playable:-o
mtv70pn 3 years ago
yep I'm sure..seeburgs are "softer" on records and the mech is a better design, thousands still in the field without so much as a rebuild. love wurlitzers just don't like the their lack of dependability.
ishredu 3 years ago
Your unit probably wasn't restored properly. I worked on a couple of these. They are pretty nice jukes. But they have to be adjusted 'just right' and need a proper restoration. Certain Wurly models from this era are known to break the selection pins if not adjusted right. It is great for hobbyists, but for a beginner or one time deal, stick with Seeburg...they sound better too and usually don't have catastrophic failures.
jukingeo 3 years ago
My response was directed to Ishredu...not the original poster. For some reason YouTube messes up these postings.
jukingeo 3 years ago
Yes they are pretty but even though I agree with you, you sound like you agree with me also.
they are failure prone..much more so than the seeburg machines. my 2300 was a 9 out of a possible 10. bought it in 89 then tired of the breakdowns I sold it 91...never looked back.
ishredu 3 years ago
In a way yes. The 1900 is my favorite of the 45 series and perhaps the only one I would own. What I am agreeing with you on is the complexity. The Wurly's had the most complex mechanism. You can't do shortcut repairs, you have to do the whole thing correctly. If so, it will hold up. I will say that early AMI's, and Seeburgs probably are the easiest to work on. I am not too fond of the Rock-Ola mech either. My first picks for a 50's era machine would be a Seeburg C, R, G, 201, 220/222.
jukingeo 3 years ago
Nice video. I had the same problem with my old 2304S, beautiful machine, but it did have a tendency to be a bit tempremental and cracked a fair few 45s over the twenty odd years I had it.
juliabollocks 2 years ago
Awesome shots of the mech working. GREAT 5*
ItaliaBill 4 years ago
Marvin Gaye Can I get a witness that's the song
doostoos1 4 years ago
Awesome machine and sounds great!... Goog presentation of the mechanism!
LHUPA 4 years ago
What's the song playing towards the end of the vid?
And of course, great unit you've got there!
dmstealth 4 years ago
The song playing at the end is Marvin Gaye "Can I Get a Witness"
wurly1100 4 years ago
Thanks! I had a suspicion it was Marvin Gaye, but kept thinking of the song "You're a Wonderful One" (another great tune).
dmstealth 4 years ago