Tagged As: Wurlitzer Piano
Question:
I have a Wurlitzer piano, not terribly old. Actually how can I tell how old it is? At any rate, I believe the keys are plastic. Can I replace some damaged ones myself? Can't be too hard can it? Where can I find directions on how to do this and where to buy replacement keys. They appear to be offwhite. I need to replace around 15 of them. Thanks
Answer:
For the age...you need the serial number. If you raise the lid you should find a seven digit number somewhere near the tuning pins. Also...the number may be stamped into the upper portion of the back structure (behind the piano near the lid hinges). Post the number in this newsgroup and someone will look it up for you. If the keytops are chipped or burned...replacement is the best option but if they are badly scratched, a tech can sand and buff them to look like new. Replacement keytops rarely match and in order to do the replacement...the keysticks must be removed from the keyframe. Unless you are quite comfortable dis- assembling your piano and removing the key sticks...I would suggest that you hire a professional. BTW...the keytops are oversized and the edges must be carefully filed to achieve a perfect fit. For this job... I suggest a 12 Mill Bastard file that can be purchased in any hardware store. If you wish to proceed...do a search on Google for piano keytops you'll find several sources.
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Comment #1 (Posted by Radu
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I am looking to buy a Wurlizer piano model C143 serial number: 0066154 for my daughters to learn and grow with it. Any advice if it's a good choice? Also how can I find out the year and place of manufacuring? -
Comment #2 (Posted by eugenia posenecker
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Question: My wurlitzer piano has two sets of numbers stamped into the wood on the back left upper part of the piano. The first set is 1750 and the second set immediately below is 1208844. Can you tell me the year made, possibly the type/model of the piano and any other useful info. I would be so happy if you could look this up for me. I enjoy your website. Mahalo! -
Comment #3 (Posted by Barb
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My husband and I purchased a home where there was a piano left. It is a Wurlitzer with a matching bench and is in good condition. i would like to know how old it is and approximately how much it is worth. The only number that I can find is stamped in the wood in the middleon the back under the hinges. It is 301449. Thank you. barb -
Comment #4 (Posted by Barb
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Can you tell me the age of the Wurlitzer piano I was given? The serial # is 301449. Thanx.