Turnaround Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Used on a host of classic recordings .Any other Wurly owners out there? Fantastic tone but always slightly worried about things going wrong with old gear, any good or bad experience. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 If you're looking to buy, have you checked out the new Yamaha Re-Face range? Their Electric Piano version says it gives a range of tones including Wurlitzer and Rhodes. There's a load of demos on Youtube. P.S. - I am not selling nor am I affiliated with Yamaha whatsoever, I've been looking into these a lot myself as I'm thinking of buying the organ version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnaround Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Thanks, I've just bought a real Wurlutzer. I'm more interested in the actual instruments themselves and any advice anyone can give on service, maintenance and parts. On the actual tone, a pre CBS Precision gave me the same experience. Nothing quite like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Alas I don't own one, but it's definitely on the bucket list for me as they're lovely instruments and definitely a whole different experience than playing a digital emulation. I make do with an old Hohner Pianet N which has its own charms (especially for fans of 70's British prog bands) and has some of the same quirks with its flat metal reeds and electrostatic pickup. Have you found the Electric Piano Forum? It's not the liveliest of forums but would could be a good source of information. [url="http://ep-forum.com/epforum/smf/"]http://ep-forum.com/epforum/smf/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnaround Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 I don't know that forum, will definitely check it out though and have a look on YouTube for examples of your Hohner being played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 [quote name='Turnaround' timestamp='1446488031' post='2899786'] I don't know that forum, will definitely check it out though and have a look on YouTube for examples of your Hohner being played. [/quote] This would be a good example of the Pianet N. It's thinner than the Wurly but has an interesting crispness to the attack when played hard. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3MX1ypMd78"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3MX1ypMd78[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnaround Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Very different from the Wurlitzer 200a but the Hohner N is quite valid as a classic in its own way. I recognise the sound now that you've pointed it out. The crispness probably works better with that style than the Wurly which is softer and warmer. Electric Piano forum looks really useful, thanks. All I need to do now is improve my playing, nice change from bass though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 It's funny how everybody immediately cites Rhodes as THE electric piano sound. For me, it's always Wurlitzer...! Anyway, enjoy your Wurlitzer... great to have around the house... although I would say, gig wise, you are better off going with something like a Nord... a lot more stable and reliable on the road! Old boards always fascinate me... I nearly bought a B3 and Leslie many, many moons ago because I just loved their sound. Wish I had now - could have turned it for a pretty penny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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