I provide repair, retrofit and restoration services for vintage keyboards including Wurlitzer electric pianos, Fender Rhodes pianos and Hohner Clavinets. If you are interested in service, please contact me via the Contact page.
I provide repair, retrofit and restoration services for vintage keyboards including Wurlitzer electric pianos, Fender Rhodes pianos and Hohner Clavinets. If you are interested in service, please contact me via the Contact page.
Current Projects
Vox Continental V301E Combo Organ
An Italian Vox Continental combo organ, ready to bring back the authentic sounds of The Doors and The Animals. Fully restored with new key bushings, all new electrolytic capacitors, and replacement of faulty germanium transistors that commonly cause octave divider issues and missing tones. This keyboard is in amazing shape, and includes all accessories (swell pedal, Z-legs and case, and keyboard case vinyl dust cover).
Wurlitzer 920 Auxiliary amplifier
The rare amplifier extension cabinet first offered with the Wurlitzer model 120 has three inputs (piano, instrument and microphone). This amp plugs into the Speaker output of the earliest Wurlitzer electric pianos with a remote control box that mounts beside the cheekblock or onto the amp itself. Recently professionally serviced with new power resistors, electrolytic capacitors and a set of new matched 5881 power tubes.
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Wurlitzer 140B/146
These are the most sought-after model due to their excellent feel, tone, appearance and overall rarity; they simply can't be beat. The amplifiers will be custom 200A amplifiers mounted on the typical 140B style chassis. Many noise/hum canceling modifications will make these keyboards the ultimate live Wurlitzer. The 146 is the "student" version of the 140B, with the vibrato wiring present, but not enabled.
Awaiting Restoration
Below you'll find a list of keyboards that I currently have on hand, waiting to be restored. If you are interested in a particular model, please reach out.
Wurlitzer 206
A student model with the lower cabinet removed for portability. This model will have legs and a sustain pedal added to bring it up to standard model 200 specs. The internal mechanics are identical to a standard model 200. Reedbar shields will be added along with other noise-canceling modifications. A brand new amplifier is always in order for the 200 series. Original color is yellow top with beige-brown keybed base.
Past Projects
Wurlitzer 720A - SOLD!!
Yes, another 720A is on the way! A well-kept secret, this model contains all of the most desirable features of a Wurlitzer. The action is identical to a 140B with the exception of keysticks that are 1" longer (lighter action). The amplifier has been replaced with the highly revered Retrolinear EP200A. This piano is a studio must-have.
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Wurlitzer 203W- SOLD!!
This is the flagship model of the popular model 200 electric piano. Mounted on a speaker cabinet with wheels, this piano brings some punch with four 8" speakers; two facing the player, two facing the audience. Color is the original black lid with original black tolex cabinet. New black/silver grill cloth compliments the keyboard nicely.
Hohner Clavinet D6 - SOLD!!
The funky Clavinet D6. This one has been restrung, along with new bushings and hammer tips, and the Clavigel dampening system. The electronics have been brought back to spec with new components. Ready for any studio or gig. Comes with legs and lid. Runs off of a 9V battery.
Rhodes Mark I Stage 73 - SOLD!!
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This is a 1978 stage 73 recently acquired in bad cosmetic shape, but pristine mechanical shape. Comes with reproduction legs and original sustain pedal.
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New Active Preamp (Avion Studios Retroflyer)
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New hardware (hinges, latches, bumpers, feet)
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New hammer tips, damper felts, front rail felts, balance rail felts and back rail felt
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New tonebar screws/grommets/washers for maximum sustain
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New tolex, Rhodes logos and lid
Wurlitzer 140B- SOLD
An early 140B that needed some love. It was road worn but sounded great where it counts. A new paint job and Retrolinear EP200A amplifier mounted inside an aluminum chassis makes this 140B worthy to be part of any professional studio. Chrome legs make for a more stable piano on these models.
Wurlitzer 200- SOLD
This is a 1973 black model 200 with an updated amplifier from Retrolinear. I've also installed the Vari-Vibe which gives a whole new dimension of tremolo. As usual I installed reedbar shields and improved the grounding Complete with legs and sustain pedal.
Wurlitzer 720A- SOLD
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This is a late model 720A with the sought-after 145 tube amp and factory-updated reedbar screws. The cabinet houses a vintage 12" Jensen AlNiCo speaker for that bass all other models are lacking. The action is the same seen in the 140B and 200 series pianos. Included is the original back and original bench.
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Wurlitzer 200A - SOLD
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This is a 1977 black model 200A with the original amplifier. I typically replace the amplifier at any sign of hum/hiss/buzz but this amp sounds great! Complete with legs, music rack and sustain pedal.
Wurlitzer 200 - SOLD
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This is a 1974 black model 200 with an updated amplifier from Retrolinear. The bark of the 200 series is unmatched in any other Wurlitzer. Also included are reedbar shields which is a must-have for any studio-worthy Wurlitzer. Additional ground shielding has been added per 200A specs. Complete with legs, music rack and sustain pedal.
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Fender Rhodes 1969 Sparkletop Piano Bass - SOLD
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This is a 1969 Rhodes Piano Bass with neoprene cube hammer tips. Overall a fantastic little instrument with a ton of life left. Comes complete with top lid.
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Rare North-Facing pickups
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Tuned and voiced
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New hardware (hinges, latches, feet)
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New Fender Rhodes and Piano Bass logos
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New tonebar screws/grommets/washers for maximum sustain
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New passive circuitry identical to the original circuit
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New tolex
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New velvet panne lid lining
Wurlitzer 112 - SOLD!!
The first model available to the general public. With a push-pull tube amp including two vintage GE 6V6GT power tubes and a side mounted sustain pedal. These keyboards sound wildly different than their later cousins. Having more of a hollow sound, this was the birth of the Wurlitzer electr(on)ic piano.
