Wurlitzer 700 Rear Panel Replacement

[MDolan2005]

Hello All,

New member here, excited to learn, share, and connect over these wonderful instruments. 

I recently acquired a Wurlitzer 700 without a rear panel.  I'd like to fashion one myself. 

My question is, are there specific materials I should be looking into when creating this?  Are there materials I should avoid? 

Also, would the lack of any electrostatic paint on the upper most position of the panel (just behind the action and reeds) lead to hum or any other problems?

Thanks so much!

[pianotuner steveo]

Hi, the original panels did not have the coating on them for shielding. I believe they were made out of Masonite. I would use that or thin plywood if I were to make one. They did have oval cutouts just below the rear of the action shelf to use as handholds to help move it. I would recommend some vent holes near the amp for ventilation for the tubes. Other than that, nothing special is required.

[pianotuner steveo]

I might add a little speaker insulation too if I were making a replacement...just not near the amp.

[MDolan2005]

Fabulous information.  Thank you!

[pianotuner steveo]

You're welcome. Please post pictures when you are done.

[MDolan2005]

Absolutely!  Will do.