Wurlitzer at Estate Sale

Log in to your Harp Column account to post or reply in the forums. If you don’t have an account yet, you’ll need to email us to set one up.

This topic has 29 replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 5 years, 7 months ago by cjstandish@hotmail.com.

Viewing 15 posts - 16 through 30 (of 30 total)

← 1 2

Author

Posts
June 29, 2018 at 10:08 am #218554

redharpist
Participant

Haha! I just saw your response Charles and somehow managed to answer you with my previous message. I do see a vertical crack in the top of the column. Do you think that’s a problem?

June 29, 2018 at 10:10 am #218555

redharpist
Participant

I can’t seem to figure out how to reduce file size of photos on my iPhone, so I can’t upload it 🙁

June 29, 2018 at 10:16 am #218556

charles-nix
Participant

I don’t know, especially without seeing it. If it is the very top, above the neck, and a small crack, I wouldn’t be worried much myself. The stress is on the column below the neck. A professional like Carl would be much better to answer that.

A quick search shows three apps at the app store for resizing images:
Resize It
Image Resizer+
Desqueeze

I don’t use an iPhone, so I can’t recommend one over the other.

June 29, 2018 at 10:30 am #218557

redharpist
Participant

Thanks! Hopefully this photo will upload.

June 29, 2018 at 10:31 am #218558

redharpist
Participant

Oops. Hit submit without it.

June 29, 2018 at 10:33 am #218559

redharpist
Participant

Sorry for all the posts. I’m still trying to get the photo up. 🙁

June 29, 2018 at 10:43 am #218560

redharpist
Participant

Sigh.. one more try. Though the seller said the crack was there when Erich looked it over in 2013 and said it’s in great condition.

Attachments:
You must be logged in to view attached files.

June 29, 2018 at 11:48 am #218562

redharpist
Participant

Update. I called Erich and he said he doesn’t recall a crack in the column when he was there in 2013. He said they might not be disclosing everything, so he’s going over to look at it. I should have called him in the first place.

June 29, 2018 at 2:40 pm #218563

redharpist
Participant

I did buy the harp after Erich stopped by and gave the thumbs up. I’m now a multiharp household!

Attachments:
You must be logged in to view attached files.

June 29, 2018 at 3:17 pm #218565

charles-nix
Participant

Congratulations!

June 29, 2018 at 3:50 pm #218568

redharpist
Participant

Is this the beginning of an expensive hobby/collection? I already want more!
LOL!

June 30, 2018 at 4:43 pm #218598

emma-graham
Participant

Congratulations. Remember, the correct number of harps is “just one more”! ( My current tally is 11…..)

July 1, 2018 at 12:12 pm #218610

redharpist
Participant

Haha! I love that answer!

July 3, 2018 at 12:40 pm #218640

balfour-knight
Participant

Ha, ha, I stopped at just two! But I love to look at and play every harp I can get my hands on, you know!

August 24, 2018 at 5:38 pm #220002

cjstandish@hotmail.com
Participant

I own a Wurlitzer that has serial number 1234.

It was built sometime around when Mr. Grandjany emigrated to the U.S., around the time of WW II. Mine has been rebuilt twice, once by Lyon & Healy and most recently by Munson & Harbour. It needed regilding when I bought it and still does. Just can’t afford it yet.

Otherwise, it has a phenomenal sound. Once I start, can barely stop playing it. Mine is a Starke Orchestral Grand tho.
Author

Posts