Electric organ?

[MarshallPope]

Does anyone here have any experience with electric organ repair?
I picked up a 1970s Wurlitzer (model 4020) for $10 at Goodwill, without knowing if it worked or anything. I figured, if it works, great, I’ll put it in my living room. If not, either it will make a good project or it will be a good addition to props stock.

It kind of works, except for one major problem. The percussive notes work fine, but any tonal notes pulse at roughly 310 bpm.

If anyone has any experience, I’d appreciate a shove in the right direction.

Thanks!

 

[rsmentele]

If parts are available, Full Compass will fix it.

 

[balderson04]

I take it back! The link below is about Wurlitzer electric piano repair.

Sorry.

David

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Hi, Marshall:

Here's a link to a couple of tutorial videos on Youtube on Wurlitzer repair:

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An organ that old probably is mostly discrete components. If you can find them, a little soldering skill can do the job.

David

 

[Amiers]

Not to go off-topic but....

I was looking at organ prices after I saw your post and.

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I now have plans for my day off on Wednesday

 

[rphilip]

I now have plans for my day off on Wednesday

The pizza is nothing special but that organ certainly is. If you, can stay til close. When I visited a few years ago I found the repertoire much more interesting after the organist stopped taking requests during his last set of the night.