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I still find it cool that 30 year old Computer equipment actually had S-Video output capability, but without the S-Video connector. Commodore 64’s have Chroma/Luma and Audio outputs from the video port. They’re in RCA connector format, so I had to come up with an adapter. I looked up on the internet about the cables…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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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…
My friend Ken Baird had a Yamaha CS10 sitting around forever collecting dust, mostly because the audio output was wrecked and several keys were broken. It worked alright, but was in sad shape. Thankfully the sliders, pots and keys all still worked as they were supposed to. The biggest problem… The broken keys! Where to…
My toy synthesizer case video has been posted on YouTube for those who have heard about it or seen my demos.