1961 Wurlitzer45 - RPM Jukebox
Model "2500"
200 Selections
The 2500 series came along at a time when most jukebox manufacturers were beginning to hide their record playing mechanisms as well as the records. This was a transitional period for cabinet style. It was a time when rounded edges gave way to sharp corners. That said, the 2500 still seemed to have a "softer" yet classy look about it with its open, wide and rounded lid glass rounded front corner moldings.
By now, all the manufacturers had caught up with Seeburg in stereo and 200 selections, but by next year they were going to have to play "catch up" again following Seeburg’s switch to fully 'solid state' amplifiers. Therefore, the 2500 still had a nice powerful 2 channel, 'tube type' amplifier pushing two 12 - inch woofers and one 5 - inch round mid/high speaker.
This particular unit came from a large catch we made a while back. There was also a 2510 model in the bunch that we "parted out" expecting to need to need it to "rob Peter to pay Paul". However, all we took from the 2510 was the turntable motor and cartridge.
The cabinet is in nice "original" shape and the back doors look practically new. Half the time one or both doors are missing or have been pried open and bent with these models. We set it up to take coins, but it’s also easy to switch it to “free play”.
This is one very nice, good working, good sounding Wurlitzer.
By now, all the manufacturers had caught up with Seeburg in stereo and 200 selections, but by next year they were going to have to play "catch up" again following Seeburg’s switch to fully 'solid state' amplifiers. Therefore, the 2500 still had a nice powerful 2 channel, 'tube type' amplifier pushing two 12 - inch woofers and one 5 - inch round mid/high speaker.
This particular unit came from a large catch we made a while back. There was also a 2510 model in the bunch that we "parted out" expecting to need to need it to "rob Peter to pay Paul". However, all we took from the 2510 was the turntable motor and cartridge.
The cabinet is in nice "original" shape and the back doors look practically new. Half the time one or both doors are missing or have been pried open and bent with these models. We set it up to take coins, but it’s also easy to switch it to “free play”.
This is one very nice, good working, good sounding Wurlitzer.
