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Just picked up an original music stand for my 145B, minus mounting hardware.  I assume it is just a pair of pins that hold it in, but wondering if anyone has a picture / dimensions so I can try to match it up? 

any help would be appreciated!

thanks!

Just saw a 145B sell for $1850 on Ebay-  holy crapola!  

This looks insanely awesome.  I know Ken Rich has something similar but I think that requires drilling an extra hole in your top, and changing the faceplate.    Anyone have any idea on the release date?  I have emailed VV, but not heard back regarding this.  I know the owners float around these forums sometimes, so any updates would be great!


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I have recently come into possession of a niceee Pianet N, and the previous owner had a novel idea he used to repair the original deteriorated "sticky hammers".  He used that "blue-tack" stuff-  Ya, that stuff you use to hang pictures!  And believe it or not, it did work to some extent, although not really usefull in any kind of serious application.  However, if you are in a bind and have a dead note or two, give it a shot.

I also would like to comment on the clavinet.com replacement hammers that are available.  A bit pricey, but they do the job very well.  Like other people have described, there can be an excessive "clicking" after these new hammers are installed.  Adjusting the "hammer" further away from the pickup works to a certain extent to quiet this noise down.  However- I had excellent results using the "dielectric grease" mod, which has been described on other threads.  Basically, you just apply a small amount to the bottom of the pad and smooth it with your finger, no big deal.  Worked wonders on my new piano- nice and quiet and decent attack still.  Curious to see how this mod holds up-  though even if one had to reapply, the whole keybed would only take about 20 minutes or so.

Thought I would share this for anyone interested!

Can pay via Paypal.  PM if you have one lying around!

Wondering how important for proper tone it is for the reed tips to be shaped into a pyramid?  I recently came across a a wurly with an odd tone, upon closer examination the reed tips have been filed into a very sharply slanted triangle, if you will.  The notes are ~in tune but just sound off...

Anyone have any input on this?


 
         

Anyone have an idea how high the Wurlitzer serial numbers went before they ceased production?

Just acquired a pretty sweeet 200a.  Its a later model with the chrome wurlitzer logo on back, serial #15xxxx - however no date stamp inside.  I am guessing it's gotta be around '80/'81.  This is the highest serial I've seen, though I am sure there are higher ones out there...

Any late model 200a owners willing to share their serials, and if possible date stamps?  I want to know what "last" serial number was!!

Hey, while on the topic of D6's, anyone have any ideas about refinishing the teak top surface?  My clav is pretty scratched/gouged/cig burned and I would like to try and restore.  It appears to be a veneer and not a slab of teak, so I am thinking the only way would be to remove the veneer and replace it?  Anyone have any experience with this, or info such as proper thickness etc...?

Just picked up a '69 Fender Vibro Champ, and I gotta say it is a killer little amp to run my Wurlitzer (145b) through.  Nice tube breakup with the volume around 8, and not a ridiculous volumes.   Plus, the vibro champ can mimic (almost exactly!) the vib of the wurly, and is footswitchable so you can kick in while playing.

Would be a good choice if you have a non vib wurly (700/120).

Wondering if anyone knows of a suitable replacement for the original transformer on a D6 preamp?  The schematic lists it as a "Beyer TR145 BV35569, with a 1:15 winding"  .

I haven't been able to find enough info on it to match it up for a replacement.  I know Clavinet.com sells them, but I'm wondering if anyone has had luck with other transformers or ideas about alternative replacements.

Thanks

Some people may know about this, but for those who don't:

Say you would like to send your Rhodes Suitcase to your guitar amp, but would also like to cut the suitcase speakers out of the equation... here is a cheap easy way to do it, and have full control over your preamp.

Grab a two pack of 1/4" plugs from Radio Shack for $4.  Take a short piece of wire and connect the tip to sleeve.  The plugs I got have small screws for the connection, so no soldering is required.  Plug them into "Power amp input" on your suitcase.  This will quiet the beast.  Then you can use a guitar cord to run from "Pre-amp out" to our guitar amp.  

Even though it is in "mono" , if you adjust the vibrato intensity low you can get a nice tremolo vibe feeling.  And you can still use the volume and EQ.

I recently acquired a Hohner D6 Clavi (ya!) and there is an odd mod where the stock power adapter should be.  It seems a previous owner has drilled out the original barrel adapter receptacle and replaced it with a 1/4" jack.

Can anyone make any sense out of this??

Thinking about adding an on / off switch to control the amp on my 5pin suitcase, on my nameplate.    I have some ideas on the mod.  Tapping off two pins to a SPST switch maybe, but you'd have to leave the amp on all the time.  Anyone else ever attempt this ?

I've noticed on my new Mark II suitcase, blackface preamp with sliders and music stand (the one that has vibrato present a small bit even when off) , that there is a noticeable volume drop when vibrato is engaged.  About the same as a small stone pedal.  No mods have been done on the circuit.  Anyone else ever experience this problem, or have an explanation for this?  Also, would the VintageVibe fix for the vibrato problem take care of this?

Getting ready to mod... Any thoughts on why I shouldn't?

    

Wondering if the back check mod from vintage vibe changes the feel, or action on the keys?   I am thinking about picking one up, but would hate to have the keys end up being heavier.  Anyone with this mod have any info?

What do you find more desirable - a Mark I or a Mark II , and why?

Hi all,

Having some trouble with my old 73 Mark I Suitcase preamp.  It is the silverface, with sliding EQ version.  

The trouble is, it is only giving output on one side.  I have searched the threads, (thank you for all the info) , and determined it is the preamp:  I have tested this top on a similar suitcase bottom with known working power supply, voltage regulator, amp boards, and 5 pin connector cable, and still only one side is giving output.

I looked at the schematics (100w Suitcase) so nicely provided on this site, but can't seem to figure out where it splits signal to dual-channel. Seems it might split on the Op-amp A3 chip.  Anyone else ever have this problem? Could anyone gently nudge me as where might be a good place to check on the circuit board?  

Thank you kindly