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I'm back once again with an impromptu vlog documenting the repair of my AMI-Rowe R-88 Jukebox amp, with a demonstration at the end for your enjoyment.
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I like the jukebox repair ,had a electronics store and my specialty was repair a lot of this machine in the 80' Rock-ola Rowe Ami, Seeburg, Wurlitzer. Thank for share. 🙂👍
I swear every time I find a new toy I look for repair videos and Bam there's Fran🤣 I'm subscribed yet I don't pay attention to things I don't own
Frantastic!
Jukeboxes are so cool aren't they? Love my R-89! And my Seeburg Stereo Showcase!
As always, great video! As far as I can see that record with the yellow label you took out has no raised lip. Styrene (styrene groove is easily damaged) 45’s are not so happy if you put them in a juke box due to the needle pressure, the rather low compliance (most certainly if a ceramic cart is on the tone arm) of the cantilever and the huge side pressure the stylus has on the sides of the groove if the record is slightly off centered. All this due to the high friction the tone arm bearings have. Bear also in mind that only round stylus tips must be used and for styrene records it is utterly important that the pressure of the needle in the groove is just above the lightest pressure allowed for that particular cartridge, so not too light either as otherwise the parts with high modulation will simply break causing terrible distortion of the sound. Vinyl (PVC) 45’s are more flexible (styrene is not) and have the raised lip on the edge and they can take a lot more abuse by a juke box than a styrene 45 can. It was not uncommon back in the days that several copies of a title were held in stock by the operator of the juke box so that he could replace the record if it finally wore out. Depending on the state of the needle that could be the case after just 25 plays….I have restored one that had the same mechanism as the one you have. It has, if I remember correctly, a Shure M44 that is one of the best for use in a juke box. My Rock Ola’s have them as well. Greetings from Holland, Willem.
“ Do you work on pinball machines as well, I love that.”
Nice to see the arm setup and all the rest of the ops in there… and the bass response was superb through headphones 🙂
Actually the microphone input could be for a restaruant or bar to make announcements like specials, or someone's table is ready, or something over the same speakers.
I'm an instant subscriber. I found your voice to be pleasant, the photography was good (steady camera, good lighting, etc), the information was accurate and your Logo reminds me of the guitar and amplifier maker, Fender. 😀
I'm currently looking for information about repairing the CCC, or finding one reasonably priced that works – or both!
Some great songs on there. By M, Wings, Thompson Twins, Blondie, XTC, Flock of Seagulls, Sparks. No surprises seeing Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John on there. 😉
Hi! I have an same model jukebox. Theres just one problem. The left channel is just a little quieter and sometimes goes out. Anyone got any tips?
I am thinking about buying one
HI. Thanks for the video. I have one of the blue hybrids. I really like your model and I would like one of these I think.
Our pizza parlors would use the mic input to call out order ready numbers for the customers. Most restaurants would have a jukebox until into the late 80s here in Oregon. Love your show thanks Fran
Well done. I learned a few more things about 45's I did not know. I recently purchased ( practically given?) a Rowe R-84. Took awhile to get it up and running but sure love the thing. And yes….corrosion on the pins is the main problem I found. Not surprising considering the age of the units. But they will probably outlive us by many years….lol. Thanks for you video. I enjoyed it. There are a couple of sights that handle the Rowes and other types and they have been handy from time to time. CD jukes are just not the same. Its records for this cat….lol
This is fantastic! Thank you. And your record selection is impressive. I just purchased an R88 identical to yours. You mentioned that you switched it to free play a while ago. How did you switch it to free play? I have the manual but it doesn't say anything about free; it's mostly concerned about the owner getting paid.
Surely part of the charm of a jukebox was actually watching the mechanism. Poor mechanical contacts as you thought – experience counts ! I didn't know about that lip on 45s, not that I have any anymore; always bought LPs. Love your channel.
I'd be willing to bet that the music level during paging could be for a hostess to page someone to their table maybe??