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Other Keyboards & Software Synths / Re: Maestro 612p – no sound is...

Last post by mhutcherson - Today at 12:21:19 PM

You cannot view this attachment. I re-capped the power supply section and am still getting 50 V at point B. Any other ideas? Wondering if the transformer is shot...

Yessir. Check the resistors and the diodes in the power supply too, to make sure that none of them are shorted or too far out of spec. If you don't have 200V at point B, there is not enough voltage for the pickup to produce any sound - just like a wurly.

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Parts, Service, Maintenance & Repairs / Re: Grommet screw dimension

Last post by Jenzz - Today at 04:24:04 AM

Why not using the old / original screws?


Are they the thick ones (4,2mm) or the thin ones (3,45mm) diameter below the head?


Jenzz

#3

Parts, Service, Maintenance & Repairs / Re: Grommet screw dimension

Last post by montuno - March 24, 2023, 06:32:45 PM

Thanks fx,

saw them, but unfortunately I need only screws...

montuno

#4

Parts, Service, Maintenance & Repairs / Re: My new 1977 stage mk1

Last post by fxdfxd - March 23, 2023, 05:31:08 AM

Hey Steste,

For a unknown reason, I never saw your reply. Thanks for the advices and good words

-fx

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Parts, Service, Maintenance & Repairs / Re: Grommet screw dimension

Last post by fxdfxd - March 23, 2023, 05:25:50 AM

Hey Montuno,

I also own a 77 stage Mark 1
Parts are available here for Europe : https://www.ep-service.nl/shop/fender-rhodes-piano-parts
They have the correct screws that you'll need

-fx

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The Wurlitzer Electric Piano / Re: Chopped Wurli Amp Issue

Last post by pianotuner steveo - March 21, 2023, 06:51:06 AM

Sound only going to one side of the headphones is caused by using stereo headphones in the mono Jack. Either use mono headphones, or replace the mono Jack with a stereo Jack, and be sure to connect the + audio wire to both + terminals.

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The Wurlitzer Electric Piano / Re: Wurlitzer 720A (B era) res...

Last post by pianotuner steveo - March 21, 2023, 06:47:55 AM

Crackling noises in Wurlitzers can be caused by dust,dirt, pet hair or condensation on the reeds. Condensation happens when moving a Wurlitzer in cold weather, then turning it on too soon when brought indoors. Don't keep wasting money on parts until you are sure that parts are actually bad. Also, condensation can happen if you clean the reeds with compressed air.

If hammers are letting off too early, use the tool to adjust the capstan that trips the jacks. You will be turning the capstan clockwise (it's upside down, so left to right). Don't go too far or hammers may block against the reeds or even break them when hit hard. You may need to use long, needle nose pliers on the E and F n the middle of the keyboard where the metal braces are.

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The Fender Rhodes Electric Piano / Re: Tone bar length table?

Last post by thebob - March 20, 2023, 05:40:49 PM

Near as I can tell the manual has the tine lengths (though these are in the form of an image/templates, not actual measurements), but I don't see the tonebar lengths.

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The Wurlitzer Electric Piano / Re: Wurlitzer 720A (B era) res...

Last post by wordsandsigns - March 20, 2023, 05:11:01 PM

Thanks for the tips!  The hum is gone, but there's still some crackling and fuzzy sounds most times I turn it on and play.  I have some time off work in a couple weeks so I'm going to replace more electrical components then.

I want to replace the can capacitors.  I ordered electrolytics with the same capacitance, but do you have any tips on where and how to mount the replacement capacitors inside the chassis?

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The Wurlitzer Electric Piano / Re: Wurlitzer 720A (B era) res...

Last post by wordsandsigns - March 20, 2023, 05:10:39 PM

Keys that have to be hit harder are usually letting off way too early. The Letoff tool is available on eBay. This is the single most common action adjustment needed in Wurlitzers.

Thank you, I see the letoff tool on ebay for the 720s.  Messaged them to make sure it'll work for mine, then I'll order it.