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Original 1948 Wurlitzer 1100 Vinyl Jukebox

Name: Original 1948 Wurlitzer 1100 Vinyl Jukebox
Brand: Wurlitzer

$19,096.65List Price

About the Item

Nicknamed ‘The Bullet’ and following hot on the heels of the iconic 1015 came the Wurlitzer 1100, which is often said to be one of the prettiest jukeboxes ever made. Its nickname derives from the overall shape, which rises to a subtle point in the centre and resembles a bullet stood on its base. The 1100 features Wurlitzer’s patented ‘Cobra’ pick up system, about which our jukebox engineers wax lyrical. First introduced in 1948, the Cobra system set new standards in audio quality. The Wurlitzer 1100 Jukebox was produced from 1947 to 1949 and its appearance is indicative of the move away from 1940’s art deco design to the more modern look favoured in the 1950s. This was one of the first models where the plastic dome over the record player was large enough to reveal the full working mechanism below. It boasts an impressive 15” speaker paired with a tube type ‘push pull’ amplifier. It’s a 24-selection jukebox that plays 78-RPM records, accompanied by brilliant multi-coloured lights which rotate within the pilasters creating an impressive light show. Another interesting feature of this machine is the rotating song selector, which nestles within an elegant chrome housing and reflects the lights as the jukebox plays. Like all our jukeboxes, this model will be thoroughly restored and refurbished by the experts at our workshop. This was one of the first products to be made after WWII when the factories were being converted from wartime production. In fact, the shape of the dome is said to be modelled after the turret of fighter planes. Rudolph Wurlitzer was born into a family of musical instrument makers in Germany in 1829 before emigrating to America at the tender age of 24. He began by importing his family’s instruments and selling them in the US market but quite quickly set up a manufacturing business and in 1880 the first Wurlitzer piano was built in the US. Electric pianos came next, shortly followed by the cinema and theatre organs, dubbed ‘Mighty Wurlitzers’, that provided such a stirring accompaniment to the silent movies of the time. In 1933 the New York based company bought the rights to a patented jukebox mechanism and under the management of Farny Wurlitzer, Rudolph’s successor, they began designing and manufacturing their first jukebox, the ‘Debutante’. Known as the ‘small man’s concert hall’, it enjoyed tremendous popularity and paved the way for even greater success when Wurlitzer’s inspired designer, Paul Fuller, came up with the 'Bubbler' design that we all know and recognise today. Allow us to explain how and why we go to such extreme lengths when repairing and restoring vintage games. Over the years we are fortunate enough to have gathered together a select few individuals whose enthusiasm for jukeboxes, pinball machines, and vintage arcade games ensures that they are never less than 100% committed to the task in hand. They quite simply love breathing new life into old circuitry and want to see as many of these classic pieces preserved for future generations as possible. Not for them the perfunctory checklists and proverbial ‘tyre kicking’ which pass for an inspection at other dealers but instead an unflinching determination to get to grips with the detail. This usually begins with a thorough strip down of the machine and a forensic examination of the internal workings. They’ll be aware of the particular quirks and foibles of any given piece and instead of just replacing failed parts they’ll always go the extra mile, swapping out components which are likely to fail in the near future. An obvious comparison would be between a classic car which remains on show in a garage and one that you can actually enjoy driving. Rare though many of these machines are, rarer still are the examples which have been properly restored or can truthfully be said to be in full working order. It goes without saying that when unrestored machines come up for sale online or at auction, they’ll often be priced rather lower than the machines sold by us, and the point we wish to get across above all others is that there’s a reason for this. In this business,our reputation is second to none, and as it’s been hard won over the years it’s something we never take for granted. Every machine that goes off to a customer, be they corporate or private, is a potential advertisement for the business and if we didn’t do our job properly then we wouldn’t have the high number of loyal, returning customers that we do. We’re justly proud of our One Year Parts and Labour Warranty, which extends to on-site visits so if your machine does require some attention, you won’t necessarily have to endure the pain of separation. We’ve always recognised that with specialised products such as these the after sales service is just as important as the initial sale. It takes a long time to build a reputation and over the years our commitment has won us not just the loyalty of our clients but also the trust of the last remaining American Jukebox manufacturer, Rockola, who in 2014 appointed us as their Exclusive British dealer. The music itself is an important part of our business, as reflected by our treasured vinyl library, so we are able to help you source and create the perfect playlist. We also make all of the title cards in original typewriter font – so if you’re a bit stuck for choice, we are only too happy to help! We are one of the oldest jukebox dealers in the country. Our founder, Reginald Waldersmith, first learned about jukeboxes in the early 1950s when we were servicing jukeboxes on American Air Force bases. We’ve been selling jukeboxes since 1962, so know a thing or two about our products! Our showroom will gladly assist you with any questions you may have before or after you purchase any our equipment. Overview; Dimensions: (H) 147 x (W) 79cm x (D) 71cm Imperial: (H) 58" x (W) 31" x (D) 28" Made in the USA Vinyl Capacity: 24 78 rpm records Highly sought after and still rising in value 15" speaker' Cobra' pick up system Shipping; Free White Glove Shipping in the UK is for the mainland areas only, excludes Northern Irelands, Highland, parts of rural UK, we will contact you with regards to the additional costs separately. Shipping does not include installation. For shipping to all other global regions, USA, Far East, Europe, and ROW please contact us. Vinyl Jukeboxes exclude records and labels, these are available by separate negotiation. Shipping excludes installation of electrical items e.g Vintage Signs, Wall Mounted Jukeboxes.

Creator:
Wurlitzer (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 147 in (373.38 cm)Width: 79 in (200.66 cm)Depth: 711 in (1,805.94 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Varnished
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1948
Condition:
Seller Location:
Weybridge, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4698214639282

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