Seeburg jukeboxmodellen uit 1940
Seeburg jukeboxmodellen uit 1940
Although Seeburg had taken the lead from the M100A into production numbers compared to the competition, the brand produced before some very interesting models. While some of these older lightups are getting at reasonable prices, there are also some rare and highly sought after models in available for sale at prices of 30,000 euros.
Seeburg models from 1940
In 1940 Seeburg came out with a rather broad line of jukeboxes, although they were all based on the same box shape (in fact the shape of the Classic in 1939). They had the Cadet Colonel, the Concert Master, Commander, Envoy and the Major. Although these jukeboxes knew only 20 selections, they still lay in the field of engineering and sound quality even before the competition. Although had chosen not to give extreme form jukeboxes latest on Seeburg be sure, was primarily the Concertmaster still a given very powerful design. In this model, especially attacked the two masks at the top of the jukebox. A happy and a sad mask were referring to the ancient Greek theater tradition, which they portrayed through masks emotions. Comedy and tragedy were also symbolic of the theater at the time of the Concert Master. The nickname for this wonderful jukebox would also "faces" are. Who took the 1940 series design itself at Seeburg is not entirely clear. It is thought to Nels Miller, the same designer of the legendary Seeburg teardrop Speaker (1946 -1955) and the 146, 147 and 148 would develop. Some of the jukeboxes in this series have been given a military name, such as the Major, Cadet and colonel. Although these models are difficult to tell apart, there are between the various jukeboxes indeed differences. The Major, for example, is smaller than the Colonel, the Concert Master has the masks on the top, the Envoy has a rounded top and in the use of color, there are several differences.
Technology behind the Seeburg models
Technical know Seeburg models from 1940 a number of interesting possibilities. For example, there existed the possibility to purchase a Colonel with the ability to also by telephone to choose a plate. Here use was made of an "operator", on the other side of the telephone line, which is 10 record players could operate at the same time. By calling through the speaker on the jukebox with the operator and to provide the number which was to be played, the selection of 20 numbers could be increased to a choice of nearly 400 selections. There was also the opportunity to contribute at the plate against additional payment to someone in the same room. To be able to choose from all of these selections had developed a corresponding box showing the possibilities that could be hung on the jukebox. Polarized Rainbo-Glo was added to make the jukeboxes optically more attractive. This was a way to bring about by means of polarized light different lighting effects.
Production Numbers Seeburg in 1940
Another technical innovation on the models in 1940, the addition of the so-called Dual-Tone Flow System. This system made according to Seeburg for better sound; they had the speakers oriented so that the sound was not only directed horizontally into space, but also vertically. As a result, it was thought that the space would be better filled with the sound of the Seeburg. Eventually produce Seeburg in 1940 around 12,000 units.
The price of a 1940 Seeburg
The prices of different models from 1940 differ greatly. It is not often offered Seeburg for sale in 1940 and many of the models offered are far from original. Often they are even combinations of different models, which is obviously the price does no good. The large price differentials between models arise from the various design elements of the jukeboxes. Such a beautiful Commander can yield a few thousand euros, while a nice Concertmaster soon sit at or above 30,000 euros. For the Concert Master is also produced an appropriate speaker; again with the characteristic masks. Also this speaker is a sought after and rare item; since the masks of this fragile plaster are made, these are often broken or not original!
During the heyday of the jukebox, there are several special models produced. Not only brands like Wurlitzer, Seeburg, AMI or Rock-Ola tried to outdo each other with special designs or new techniques, but also lesser-known brands such as Chantal or Filben tried by a special type jukebox to win a permanent place among the major manufacturers. Not all manufacturers have succeeded this, but it has produced some special jukeboxes.
Special Wurlitzer models
Wurlitzer is one of the largest manufacturers produced several special jukeboxes. There is of course the 1015 Wurlitzer Bubbler, perhaps the most famous jukebox ever. It is certainly the most produced jukebox ever. The special design of Paul Fuller, who designed the Bubbler, would determine the image of jukeboxes in a whole era. The Wurlitzer 750 Wurlitzer 1100 Wurlitzer 950; all were written by Paul Fuller. Also, in a subsequent period, the fifties, Wurlitzer jukeboxes brought some wonderful off. The most prized of this is surely the Wurlitzer jukebox 2000. This was released as an anniversary model and was the first Wurlitzer 200 selections. The special feature of this jukebox was surely using books to show the selections. This gave the jukebox a unique look.
Special models Seeburg
As Wurlitzer Seeburg had some very special models. The most extraordinary of these whats the Seeburg Concert Master are from the forties. This jukebox seemed very similar to the other models Seeburg released in 1940, however, the Concertmaster had an extra element. This consisted of a symbol with two masks that symbolize the theater. A laughing and a crying mask. The appearance that it gives to the jukebox is so special that is now readily paid for this model.
Special jukeboxes of small manufacturers
Although the major brands have produced some beautiful and special jukeboxes, some of the most extraordinary jukeboxes are still the smaller marks. After all, they had to try through a special design to penetrate the market. One of the most special jukeboxes is thereby perhaps the Chantal Meteor. The jukebox had a design like no other. Who knows the series The Jetsons can not help but see the similarities in style; This jukebox was European modern design which was known in the sixties, combined with the futuristic that one of American series like the Jetsons could. Undoubtedly without equal was the great glass dome on top of which the specific mechanism did the job. Unlike AMI Continental, which also sat on a glass dome, the title cards were also filled in the same glass. Another special model is the Filben Maestro. This model embodies the sense of speed that we wanted to show the design at the time. The front was reminiscent of a large fast steam train, while still giving chrome and light. Special is that this model was released in two colors; a red and a green version. Red is beautiful in design, but the rarity of the green ensures that this color is highly appreciated.
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Although Seeburg had taken the lead from the M100A into production numbers compared to the competition, the brand produced before some very interesting models. While some of these older lightups are getting at reasonable prices, there are also some rare and highly sought after models in available for sale at prices of 30,000 euros.
Seeburg models from 1940
In 1940 Seeburg came out with a rather broad line of jukeboxes, although they were all based on the same box shape (in fact the shape of the Classic in 1939). They had the Cadet Colonel, the Concert Master, Commander, Envoy and the Major. Although these jukeboxes knew only 20 selections, they still lay in the field of engineering and sound quality even before the competition. Although had chosen not to give extreme form jukeboxes latest on Seeburg be sure, was primarily the Concertmaster still a given very powerful design. In this model, especially attacked the two masks at the top of the jukebox. A happy and a sad mask were referring to the ancient Greek theater tradition, which they portrayed through masks emotions. Comedy and tragedy were also symbolic of the theater at the time of the Concert Master. The nickname for this wonderful jukebox would also "faces" are. Who took the 1940 series design itself at Seeburg is not entirely clear. It is thought to Nels Miller, the same designer of the legendary Seeburg teardrop Speaker (1946 -1955) and the 146, 147 and 148 would develop. Some of the jukeboxes in this series have been given a military name, such as the Major, Cadet and colonel. Although these models are difficult to tell apart, there are between the various jukeboxes indeed differences. The Major, for example, is smaller than the Colonel, the Concert Master has the masks on the top, the Envoy has a rounded top and in the use of color, there are several differences.
Technology behind the Seeburg models
Technical know Seeburg models from 1940 a number of interesting possibilities. For example, there existed the possibility to purchase a Colonel with the ability to also by telephone to choose a plate. Here use was made of an "operator", on the other side of the telephone line, which is 10 record players could operate at the same time. By calling through the speaker on the jukebox with the operator and to provide the number which was to be played, the selection of 20 numbers could be increased to a choice of nearly 400 selections. There was also the opportunity to contribute at the plate against additional payment to someone in the same room. To be able to choose from all of these selections had developed a corresponding box showing the possibilities that could be hung on the jukebox. Polarized Rainbo-Glo was added to make the jukeboxes optically more attractive. This was a way to bring about by means of polarized light different lighting effects.
Production Numbers Seeburg in 1940
Another technical innovation on the models in 1940, the addition of the so-called Dual-Tone Flow System. This system made according to Seeburg for better sound; they had the speakers oriented so that the sound was not only directed horizontally into space, but also vertically. As a result, it was thought that the space would be better filled with the sound of the Seeburg. Eventually produce Seeburg in 1940 around 12,000 units.
The price of a 1940 Seeburg
The prices of different models from 1940 differ greatly. It is not often offered Seeburg for sale in 1940 and many of the models offered are far from original. Often they are even combinations of different models, which is obviously the price does no good. The large price differentials between models arise from the various design elements of the jukeboxes. Such a beautiful Commander can yield a few thousand euros, while a nice Concertmaster soon sit at or above 30,000 euros. For the Concert Master is also produced an appropriate speaker; again with the characteristic masks. Also this speaker is a sought after and rare item; since the masks of this fragile plaster are made, these are often broken or not original!
During the heyday of the jukebox, there are several special models produced. Not only brands like Wurlitzer, Seeburg, AMI or Rock-Ola tried to outdo each other with special designs or new techniques, but also lesser-known brands such as Chantal or Filben tried by a special type jukebox to win a permanent place among the major manufacturers. Not all manufacturers have succeeded this, but it has produced some special jukeboxes.
Special Wurlitzer models
Wurlitzer is one of the largest manufacturers produced several special jukeboxes. There is of course the 1015 Wurlitzer Bubbler, perhaps the most famous jukebox ever. It is certainly the most produced jukebox ever. The special design of Paul Fuller, who designed the Bubbler, would determine the image of jukeboxes in a whole era. The Wurlitzer 750 Wurlitzer 1100 Wurlitzer 950; all were written by Paul Fuller. Also, in a subsequent period, the fifties, Wurlitzer jukeboxes brought some wonderful off. The most prized of this is surely the Wurlitzer jukebox 2000. This was released as an anniversary model and was the first Wurlitzer 200 selections. The special feature of this jukebox was surely using books to show the selections. This gave the jukebox a unique look.
Special models Seeburg
As Wurlitzer Seeburg had some very special models. The most extraordinary of these whats the Seeburg Concert Master are from the forties. This jukebox seemed very similar to the other models Seeburg released in 1940, however, the Concertmaster had an extra element. This consisted of a symbol with two masks that symbolize the theater. A laughing and a crying mask. The appearance that it gives to the jukebox is so special that is now readily paid for this model.
Special jukeboxes of small manufacturers
Although the major brands have produced some beautiful and special jukeboxes, some of the most extraordinary jukeboxes are still the smaller marks. After all, they had to try through a special design to penetrate the market. One of the most special jukeboxes is thereby perhaps the Chantal Meteor. The jukebox had a design like no other. Who knows the series The Jetsons can not help but see the similarities in style; This jukebox was European modern design which was known in the sixties, combined with the futuristic that one of American series like the Jetsons could. Undoubtedly without equal was the great glass dome on top of which the specific mechanism did the job. Unlike AMI Continental, which also sat on a glass dome, the title cards were also filled in the same glass. Another special model is the Filben Maestro. This model embodies the sense of speed that we wanted to show the design at the time. The front was reminiscent of a large fast steam train, while still giving chrome and light. Special is that this model was released in two colors; a red and a green version. Red is beautiful in design, but the rarity of the green ensures that this color is highly appreciated.
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Beautiful things weren't they.
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