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2d ago
I replaced a Wurlitzer felt hammer with a Rhodes hammer (I 3D printed the adapter) and it sounded funny. That's where I stopped. The Rhodes rubber hammer just wasn't hard enough to get a Wurlitzer reed to ring out. There were more harmonics than actual sound output. Very metallic sounding. I also modeled a new reedbar that goes an octave lower because I dislike the highest octave of Wurlitzers. The swing of the reeds would have been an issue so I stopped there as well!
As for the mass issue, I always speculated that a steel reedbar would fix all resonance problems, but I have yet to try. I ha ..read more
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6d ago
Hello,
I just finished this 200a that has been on my bench for a little while. I will leave the Reverb link below, though I can let it go for cheaper if the deal is made outside of Reverb since there won't be fees.
https://reverb.com/item/81410245-serviced-refinished-wurlitzer-200a ..read more
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1w ago
Hey thank you. Started a 12 key version but never finished it ..read more
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2w ago
This response is pretty late, but search engines may lead others here so...
https://www.thetubestore.com/fender-amp-schematics ..read more
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2w ago
Dude!! That's epic!
I'm about to embark on a similar project, if you have any tips please send them my way!
Also, where are you up to now? Do send updates ..read more
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2w ago
Hello.
(Just realized I should've posted this in "Parts, Service, Maintenance & Repairs". I'm new here. Sorry about that.)
I've recently bought a Rhodes Mark II Stage 73. It's not really in good shape, and that's why I bought it: it was affordable, and I'll get to try to restore it without prior experience.
I've read a lot before buying it, and I'm still researching before diving in. I'm sure I'll make mistakes, but at least they'll be informed and (probably/hopefully) harmless to the piano.
So... The list of repairs is long, and, for starters, I would like opinions and advice on a par ..read more
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2w ago
Thanks Steste!
That's exactly my plan, glad to hear you would do the same.
For anyone wondering, the current point 4 used to be point 6 before I edited the message.
To add another question:
5. Why do websites like Vintage Vibe talk about the design and modification of the harp being a "mathematical nightmare for the layperson"? Isn't the harp just an electrically grounded mounting plate for the reeds opposite an electrically charged pickup plate? Does it really need careful design and acoustic tuning ..read more
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2w ago
Ciao, about the point 6 i suggest you to build just one key before start to build the entire piano.
Just a stand alone key w pickup tine and everything and with his you can experiment for real-
Happy that you do this creative project good luck have fun!
Stefano - Rome ..read more
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3w ago
Quote from: pianotuner steveo on July 18, 2011, 08:20:36 PMThe only purpose of the jack spring is to return the jack to the at rest position.
This is inaccurate. At least in the 140 through 200A series, the jack springs are crucial in supporting the hammer such that it can strike the reed with adequate force. When the springs are truly failing, you can tell: No amount of raising the upper capstan --of "letting off" the let-off setting-- will result in the hammer letting off at 1/8" inch from the reeds when a key is depressed very slowly. The whippen will slide forward of its own accord ..read more
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3w ago
Thanks for the shout out! :-)
I'm just waiting for the enclosures to be manufactured and printed. Made in Germany ..read more