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Restoring a Commodore Vic20 Computer
I’ve had a few Commodore Vic20 computers for awhile now. Two of the three really were worthy parts machines, nothing more. I had the Vic20 at work for about a year for people to play with, but I’ve brought it home to be part of the music studio. The case looked rough, the keyboard style…
Hammond M3 – Remember To Oil Them!
I actually haven’t blogged about this beast on my website yet. Why? I don’t know! I picked up this 1959 Hammond M3 (A4 body style) with a Rhythm II unit bolted to it in Waterloo late last year. That Rhythm II box is a little rare on these things.A friend of a friend was looking…
Wurlitzer 200A Update… The Reassembly Begins
Been awhile since I posted about the Wurlitzer… Partly because I’ve been busy with other things! In the last two days, I took the base platform and re-sprayed it using Appliance Epoxy paint. It had been worn down, scratched, etc.It still has an older look to it, but it’s gloss black now, and looks much…
Wurlitzer 200A update… Dismantled
I finally got to spend some time last night working on the Wurlitzer. This keyboard needs a ‘frame up’ restoration, much like they mention with old cars. Completely dismantling it, seeing what needs restoration, restoring all the parts, reassembly. Considering the conditions this keyboard has lived in during its existence, it’s surprising it still fired…
Wurlitzer 200A update – It powered up!
I purchased a original 200A power cord (flat oval at the keyboard, non-standard design) on eBay and brought that to KWARTZLAB tonight to see if we could get the old machine to fire up.Eureka! The power/volume pot seems to be a little dirty, but after a few tweaks of the knob, the power light came…
Wurlizter 200A Update – Case Cleaning Time
First day of work, cleaning up the case and the key surfaces. The whole keyboard will need to be pulled apart and put back together, so I thought I’d cover the easy outside stuff first.Tools? Toothbrush, paintbrush, Windex, damp and dry microfibre clothes. Cleaned her up on the outside. So much to do inside. I…
Restoring a Wurlitzer 200A Electric Piano – Picking it up
I have my next restoration project for the winter. My cottage neighbours brought me into their house this summer to show me what they had acquired from friends. Coolness is that they acquired. A Wurlitzer 200A Electric piano (1970’s). It’s in rough shape at the moment. It’s been sitting in a shed for who knows…
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Restoring a Shaw Shavian Opus 22 Organ
There’s such a cool history behind this story, I think I should start with that. A.N. Shaw Organ company resided in Burlington, ON for many years. The business and phone numbers still show up on the web but the last time I tried to contact them, it didn’t appear as though they were in business…
Restoring a Yamaha SK15
I was in Washington, D.C. visiting my cousin and her husband. Her husband and I went to his band practice to hack around. During practice, I noticed a familiar set of keys lurking under a pile of old newspapers on the floor. I pulled it out to find a Yamaha SK15. I’d been looking for…