Description
Have you been looking for that survivor quality 1946 Wurlitzer 1015 Bubbler Jukebox? This is a nice machine that has been in a family setting since 1965.
We have had a large number of Wurlitzer 1015s over the years, but very few in this shape. This one is one of the nicest we have seen. The nickel plating is excellent, the door and side veneer is original and in exceptional shape, and the mechanism, amp and other mechanicals are original. It retains the original locks and keys, coin gear, and even has a lighweight cartridge and preamp conversion for better record wear and the original lollipop tone arm.
The plastics were replaced in 1980 and have yellowed very nicely but do have some imperfections. Also included are a BRAND NEW set of Joe Crogan aged plastics in the event you would like to replace the plastics on the machine. Personally, it is refreshing to see a nice original machine with older plastics. It is on free play, and a reproduction owners manual is included. Records are not included with the sale.
This model was produced in 1946-47 and is the second last produced by Paul Fuller. It plays 78 RPM records. These are one of the most beautiful jukeboxes lit due to the multiple colors. Below is a video of the machine in action:
Please scroll down and enjoy the 70+ photos. If you cannot view all the photos, please click here.
Condition Report
The cabinet is beautiful. The sides are original veneer and in exceptional shape. The back door veneer has very small bit of lifting veneer on the bottom below the door. Aside from a few marks here and there, it is one of the nicest original cabinets we have seen. The plastics are super nice but as mentioned, do have imperfections. We are including a BRAND NEW set of aged 1015 plastics with the sale. The color wheels work, the wood, nickel and other parts look great, as does the inside foil. The original cabinet locks and key are present, as are the record trays. The back door mural was probably replaced years ago as well.
Mechanically, it plays well. We played 5-10 records without incident but may need to be lubed and adjusted after being moved. It is on 78s, it has coin gear and while it sounds great, the amp may need to be rebuilt down the road due to age. The power cord was also replaced.
The patina is superb! The photos do a great job documenting the condition. This example would make a great addition to anyone’s rec room, bar room, collection, media room, or arcade. Best of all, there is . We will let the market determine the value on this RARE piece. Best of luck in the sale.
Additional sale Details
Because of it’s age and the above, it is sold strictly as-is-as shown. That being said, please see my response and offer with confidence. If you have not owned a jukebox before, these are not CD players, and being 50 years old can be temperamental and are not meant for continuous use all day long. These are meant for occasional use and not for continuous or bar usage.
In addition, there are scrapes and scuffs on the box as you can see in the photos. The good news is that they reproduce most of the jukebox in the event of a problem, and there are many people that repair them. The most likely time of trouble is when they are moved.
Shipping
This unit cannot be shipped by UPS, USPS or FedEx. Buyer agrees to arrange shipping/pickup through North American Van Lines (1-800-959-8880, option #2 / Gaming Team) or a host of other shippers. We have used North American Van Lines in the past with great success.
We can crate and ship this to most any destination. We routinely ship to Australia, Austria, The Netherlands, The UK, Germany, France, Belgium, and Italy. Please e-mail us for a quote. We will also be at the November 2017 Chicagoland Jukebox show and can safely store the machine and deliver this machine there for $100. The show is in the Chicago Suburb of St. Charles, IL.
In lieu of shipping, you can also pick it up at our store in in Waukesha, Wisconsin, which is ½ hour West of Milwaukee. We will hold it for 30 days if you plan to pick it up (it needs to be picked up in 30 days - NO exceptions on this). It will need to be prepaid within 10 days of sale end. Local pickup is also subject to 5.6% Wisconsin sales tax. Please see the terms and conditions below. Best of luck in the sale.
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Due to the age and no control over the future use of this item, it is sold strictly as-is as-shown without warranty expressed or implied. You are welcome to inspect this item in person while the sale is running. We are not responsible for any small detail left out of the description as we are a consignment store and not experts on the items we list.
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