Rockola 1426 juke...questions
Hi group, This is a "two-for",
I purchased a 1426 several years ago that had severe damage to the base (where the casters are) of the jukebox. I've since come across another cabinet so I can soon restore it. I am also currently restoring one for another gentleman. My question specifically involves the "originalness" of the 1426. The other person's 1426 has all of the animation and lighting in it, along with different kinds of lightbulbs inside the front door that light up the grill. The lightbulbs in my 1426 are all missing. The other 1426 has six lightbulbs lighting up the grill on the front door......three rows up and down; two columns across (left side and right side). Three of the top four lightbulbs are red in color, at 60 watts each......the fourth appears to be a 15 watt bulb (sorry; can't read the wattage on the bulb). In addition, the two bulbs on the bottom-most of the grill are different. One appears to be a 15 watt "frosted" bulb, typical of this era. The other appears to be the same wattage, but more like a pointed "chandelier" type bulb. I have ordered a manual, but have not yet received it. I wondered if any Rockola know-it-alls out there knew what lightbulbs (color and wattage) went where in the grill (either from an original or from the manual). I also have a similar question regarding the placement of the lightbulbs in a Wurlitzer model 716. I CAN'T get a manual for this model; but the arrangement looks similar to a Wurlitzer I re-furbished years ago, a Wurlitzer 412. From what I recall, there is a light fixture for an incandescant bulb in the front of the cabinet (above the mechanism), one on the left side of the mech, and the other on the right side of the mech. There was an additional single bulb socket toward the rear of the mechanism, approximately at mech shelf level (?)....I,m not 100% sure. If I remember correctly, one light bulb was red, the second was green, and the third one was blue. I don't remember which one went in which light fixture. I do know the that on the 412, the upper back door "fluted" part was painted a silver color, and the colors reflected by the three light bulbs in their proper positions was truly breathtakingly amazing in the way the colors of them were diffused upon the back door and the mechanism are. I also the know the 716's fluted upper back door area (behind the mechanism) is a variation of reds, greens, and a mixture in-between. So I am not sure of what color light bulbs to use (in what sequence among the light fixtures) to attempt to try in my 716. If any one out there in cyberspace either 1) knows from experience, or 2) some how has an original manual for the 716 (doubtful, I realize; but hey....I am TRYING here!) as to the proper color and placement of the lightbulbs, I would be greatful for the advice. Thanks (as always), Rob |
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