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How do you date a Wurlitzer?
The earliest models, from 1954-1956 (110, 111, 112, perhaps 112A) usually have an un-cryptic date stamped into the wood near the damper mechanism. The rare 110 tends to have a month and year date stamp on the SIDE of its lowest hey. A stamp that reads “1254” probably means “December 1954.
Are Wurlitzer organs worth anything?
While asking prices for working Wurlitzer 4520s with intact pedals, bench and a Leslie organ speaker system currently range from $850 to $1,100, most sell for $700 to $850. Examples without the speaker system rarely bring more than $400, and perfect Leslie 45s often sell for as much as $200 to $250 each.
Where can I sell a Wurlitzer organ?
A community center or an auditorium? “It’s big – but small compared to many Wurlitzer theater organs,” he says. In the early 20th century, most theaters had a Wurlitzer. WLW-AM had three.
How many Wurlitzer organs are left?
In fact, of nearly ten thousand theatre organs built by about three dozen companies between 1910 and 1940, only a few hundred still exist today (including many collections of salvaged parts); a recent survey concluded that only 38 theatre organs remain in their original venues in any semblance of original condition.
When was the Wurlitzer 200A made?
The Wurlitzer 200 and 200A are two of the most common Wurlitzer models, and were produced from 1968 through around 1982.
When did Wurlitzer stop making pianos?
2009
Production of pianos utilizing the Wurlitzer name continued until 2009 when Baldwin ceased the use of the Wurlitzer name on newly built pianos. The name continued to be used on new jukeboxes until manufacturing ceased in 2013. Today, the ‘mighty Wurlitzer’ brand is a thing of the past.
Are old organs worth any money?
Antique pianos and organs can be valued anywhere from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. It is important that sellers realize the real value difference between a restored instrument and an unrestored instrument.
Do they still make Wurlitzer organs?
The Wurlitzer piano and organ brands and U.S. manufacturing facilities were acquired by the Baldwin Piano & Organ Co. (commonly called the Baldwin Piano Company) in 1988, and most piano manufacturing moved overseas. The company ceased manufacturing jukeboxes in 2013, but still sells replacement parts.
How much is a pipe organ worth?
The cost of a pipe organ can be as low as $30,000.00 for a used instrument relocated to a new home, to millions of dollars for a new instrument built for a major church or concert hall. The range of cost for a pipe organ for a small to medium sized church is in the area of $200,000.00 – 850,000.00.
How do I sell my old organs?
The first step to selling an organ is getting it identified and appraised. There’s no need to wait for the Antiques Roadshow crew to visit town, either. Instead, pick up the phone and start calling local music stores. They probably have someone on staff who can identify antique instruments.
What are old organs worth?
How much is an old organ worth? The biggest-ticket organ you can legally sell in the U.S. is your heart: They’re going for a cool $1 million. Livers come in second, worth about $557,000 and kidneys fetch about $262,000 each. Widespread diabetes and heart disease is what have made these particular organs so expensive.
Where are Wurlitzer organs made?
Wurlitzer continues to manufacture jukeboxes and vending machines at its factory in Hullhorst, Germany. Wurlitzer headquarters are located in Hullhorst, and it has distribution and sales offices in Gurnee, Illinois and Oxfordshire, England.