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Wurlitzer YU Photoplayer on YouTube
By Dale F. Rowe

Dear Steve,  Greetings from The Bronx.  Sorry I don't have any pictures
or tubing diagrams, but attached is a link for a YouTube video featuring
a Wurlitzer Photoplayer:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-Gk6b5sj0k
Attachment thumbnail Albeit, it is a short video, but it demonstrates what can be done with time and patience. This particular instrument is a model YU, which was equipped with two spool frames, one for 88-note rolls and the other for Wurlitzer Concert PianOrchestra rolls (hence the automatic register changes and percussion effects). This instrument is presently in a museum in Europe. I hope this helps a little, Sincerely, D. F. Rowe Bronx, New York [ A smaller photoplayer at Museum Speelklok in the Netherlands: [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ticodMDh_M
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Key Words in Subject:  Photoplayer, Wurlitzer, YouTube, YU