Which Jukebox should i get

zoot098 · by **zoot098** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:17 pm

OK
Since I was advised to run the other way from a 74 wurlitzer americana
If im looking for a Jukebox from the mid 70's which ones should I be keeping my eye out for???
Which ones are somewhat relable, and still servicable??

zoot098 · by **zoot098** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:12 am

really
no recomendations
I was told this is the most informative forum to be on
Maybe you guys dont like new people or something

jukejohn · by **jukejohn** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:12 am

Buy a ROWE R-84 or higher #, but not an R-89.

by **ami-man** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:28 am

Hello,

Mid 70's Rowe Ami's such as the TI-2 (1974) R-74 (1975) or the 1976 R-80 are all mechanical 1100 based jukeboxes. They have a great sound and hardly any electronics to worry about but need to be set up correctly.
As jukejohn says the 1980 R-84 is a good jukebox that requires little if no servicing other than dry joints to all the electronic boards.

Regards
Alan Hood
ami-man
UK

by **Ron Rich** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:11 pm

That's a really hard question to answer -honestly--every "pro" will differ in opinion because of being more familiar with one brand over another. In my case, I prefer Seeburgs ( up to, but not including the CD models) over the rest--A lot is up to your choice in cabinet design, and sound "requirements". I think a better way of asking that might be--which makes/models,
Should be avoided at all costs ? For that "honor" I would nominate any 3400, on up WurliTzer, and also include some of the earlier WurliTzer designs of the 50's.
Ron Rich