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Why Did Wurlitzer Add Jukeboxes To Their Line?
Home » Game Rooms » Jukeboxes » Why Did Wurlitzer Add Jukeboxes To Their Line?Rudolph Wurlitzer founded The Wurlitzer Company in 1856. He imported musical instruments and opened sales outlets in all of the major American cities. He started the production of pianos in America in 1880. In 1896 the Tonophone, the first coin operated piano was introduced to the market.
Farny Wurlitzer, the youngest son of the founder, bought a patented music box mechanism at the beginning of the 1930s and hired its inventor Homer Capehart and a brilliant designer by the name of Paul Fuller. This was the beginning of the golden era for Wurlitzer with the first jukeboxes that played the old 78 shellac records. Wurlitzer quickly took over 60 percent of the booming jukebox market.
1933 was a decisive year in the history of Wurlitzer. In the Thirties, the jukebox became the small man’s concert hall. This principle has remained the same throughout history. The customer can make a selection from the music list after inserting a coin. Now CDs are in use and there is a choice from over 2000 titles. The sound quality is light years better and the jukebox can fulfill almost any musical request.
Wurlitzer had to call a halt to the production of their jukeboxes due to the war in order to produce important war products such as radar components.
The exceptional design of the 1015 jukebox sold 56,000 between 1946 and 1947. It was sold more than any other jukebox model in the 20th century.
The silver era of jukeboxes began around 1950. The design changed with the introduction of the 45 single records and the selection from 100 titles became standard. Jukeboxes with shiny chrome and magical lighting began to be produced. They became a fascinating focal point in the bars and cafes. In 1956, Wurlitzer produced its first jukebox with a selection of 200 titles perfectly timed for its 100th anniversary.
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