Looks superb! Most of my pocket money went in to the Rock Ola Capri ll at the bowling alley....The selector mechanism malfunctioned and I was able to play my favourite records, on free play. That soon stopped,, when the management noticed the machines takings had dropped! The following day I found it unplugged! Happy days. Would love to own one. Enjoyed your video, especially the story of Mr Rock Ola.
I got an old Seeburg AY100 that likely hadn't run in 30 years. Cosmetic condition was well used, but not terrible... so I gave it a "rust-o-ration".... bringing it back to working and cleaned.....but looking well used.
Just picked up one of these, worse off than yours was. No amp or power supply. Mech removed from it, with the motors gone. The jukebox had been gutted to use for parade duty with P.A. equip inside. Have to start somewhere, so I replaced a broken caster, so I can at least roll it. Reason I bought the jukebox is because I have a Capri II with a bad cabinet, and the plan was to have a restored Capri II when I'm done. But with this being 160 selection, I may be better off fixing it as a 408. Even though I'm not looking forward to doing the pinbank.
i doubt jensen speakers were used originally..i could be wrong but mine are orig and dont say anything really at all just a couple numbers and theyre black no name on it though
Hi, There is a company called Speed sport, which is advertised in jukebox publications that can help you. Check out the "Always Jukin'" magazine and you will see people who do chrome restorations.
The chrome trim flaked off because the frame was made from aluminum. Putting chrome over aluminum was not as long-lasting as zinc, so peoples' greasy and dirty hands played havoc with the chrome. I used one of the best platers in the U.S. and it is triple-chrome plated which is an expensive process but it will never flake or tarnish ever again. Ed
i have the same machine but a capri 100 play with the 33.3 option plus the full stereo upgrade so its loaded but i do not know which cartridge to use a magnetic or non magnetic..please tell me what yours is i honestly have no clue which cart to buy please help!!
cool machine I also own a Capri from 1960 sicne most 45's at the time were MONO ... these actually sound better and louder when you switch them in mono mode as the stereo picks up too much rumble and stray bass sound from the platter and mechanism.
@@jukeboxeddie1 just not true lol sound begins to fall off at around 50 plays..its worse if the record is neoprene those degrade after 30 or less dep on tone arm weight needle cond etc but the point is they do wear out i had an ami juke that could actually chew and ruin any 45 made from any type of plastic in 20 plays..theyd turn almost white..so not sure where you got the idea that these records dont lose fidelity because i have a stack of them that did at least 50 i need to rebuy because they simply got over played
only if you disengage the 33 option then it would stay at 45 but they were designed to play 7 inch mini lps i have a few theyre getting tough to find but they made them back in the day they had 3 or 4 songs per side..but to play a true 45 with the small hole youd have to disconnect the 33.3 option which can easily be done but why would anyone want to do that?
no not unless you dismantle the speed mechanism that drops it to 33 when the red tangs are pushed down by the lable of a small hole record if not a 45 rpm w a small hole will play at 33 which of course is far too slow so yes it could but i doubt anyone would want to dismantle the 33 option
so if this was a payback for mr rockola then im assuming you either have it in some type of museum with a dedication to him or you must have gifted his remaining family this machine..if neither of those happened im not so sure how this restoration was FOR mr rockola i mean, am i wrong? i dont think i am bc in order for mr rockola to benefit from this resto then it just has to be on public display along w the story as i said in a museum or presented to his family..please tell us which one you did! bc if you just kept it for yourself then the story makes little to no sense at all in sofar as a "payback" for him yes?
so wait you built this machine out of respect for mr rockola right? wasw the intention to give him the completed machine eh i mean thats really them only way the story makes any sense see? bc if you just built it to keep it then you bought and or built yourelf a ngift mr rockola would have never known the difference if you just kept it m lol i mean i have to think this was to be a gift for him when you were done but if not then im just lost bc if you just planned on keeping iy why bring mr rockolas name in this at all see what im sayin here?
i must say and i do own this very machine that my AMI model f blows thw doors off of any of these yet they command less than half of the money these do..why? ill never understand but if you hear a decent not even a great cond model f or g ami and play this after it its a hands down AMI KO its a big bad difference it makes these machines sound not so great take it from me more bang for the buck in the ami machines esp the cheap to buy model f and g..im fairly sure you can get a great f or g for 600 bucks..these rocks? roughly 3x that amount why? no clue
The F and the G don't look, like 'real' jukeboxes. But they had the best sound. The amp on those machines was the best, and the speaker design was the best. The only machines that can come close are the Seeburgs of the later 50's, and they still aren't the same. Wurlitzers sounded awful. AMI's story of rags to riches is quite something. They went from the brink of extinction to dominating the industry. I've heard that the rare Fs on 78 are quite something...
I had one was great sound sold it bought AMI K then sold that bought Rockola Princess ,Thankyou for posting, you did great job
We must preserve these beautiful machines
Amazing story re mr rockola
Perfect song for this video. With two stories too.
What a lovely machine !!!
Appreciate your insight and knowledge.
Looks like the 418S rhapsody 2 I had back in the 80s. The player ran sidewise in that one. I miss it.
Looks superb! Most of my pocket money went in to the Rock Ola Capri ll at the bowling alley....The selector mechanism malfunctioned and I was able to play my favourite records, on free play. That soon stopped,, when the management noticed the machines takings had dropped! The following day I found it unplugged! Happy days. Would love to own one. Enjoyed your video, especially the story of Mr Rock Ola.
MK
If u buy polyvinyl pressings they are garbage stick to original. Pressings
I got an old Seeburg AY100 that likely hadn't run in 30 years. Cosmetic condition was well used, but not terrible... so I gave it a "rust-o-ration".... bringing it back to working and cleaned.....but looking well used.
These Jukebox Bio Videos are great! Can you do a in depth Jukebox bio video of the 1962 Seeburg DS160 ???
Just picked up one of these, worse off than yours was. No amp or power supply. Mech removed from it, with the motors gone. The jukebox had been gutted to use for parade duty with P.A. equip inside. Have to start somewhere, so I replaced a broken caster, so I can at least roll it.
Reason I bought the jukebox is because I have a Capri II with a bad cabinet, and the plan was to have a restored Capri II when I'm done. But with this being 160 selection, I may be better off fixing it as a 408. Even though I'm not looking forward to doing the pinbank.
this machine is missing the rock ola name plate that would fit under the glass nearest the top before the upper marquee
Very nice! Thanks for sharing. Were all the records included when you got it or did you gather them up yourself?
people generally just load theyre own records title strips can easily be made on any pc with a good printer
i doubt jensen speakers were used originally..i could be wrong but mine are orig and dont say anything really at all just a couple numbers and theyre black no name on it though
Great save!!! I have the Capri II mostly restored. Where did you get the chrome redone? The frame around the front window and door are flacked off.
Hi,
There is a company called Speed sport, which is advertised in jukebox publications that can help you. Check out the "Always Jukin'" magazine and you will see people who do chrome restorations.
The chrome trim flaked off because the frame was made from aluminum. Putting chrome over aluminum was not as long-lasting as zinc, so peoples' greasy and dirty hands played havoc with the chrome. I used one of the best platers in the U.S. and it is triple-chrome plated which is an expensive process but it will never flake or tarnish ever again.
Ed
i have the same machine but a capri 100 play with the 33.3 option plus the full stereo upgrade so its loaded but i do not know which cartridge to use a magnetic or non magnetic..please tell me what yours is i honestly have no clue which cart to buy please help!!
cool machine I also own a Capri from 1960 sicne most 45's at the time were MONO ... these actually sound better and louder when you switch them in mono mode as the stereo picks up too much rumble and stray bass sound from the platter and mechanism.
Original 45's are inderstructable. You can play them hundreds of times without any degradation of fidelity.
@@jukeboxeddie1 virtually.... they are destructible
@@jukeboxeddie1 just not true lol sound begins to fall off at around 50 plays..its worse if the record is neoprene those degrade after 30 or less dep on tone arm weight needle cond etc but the point is they do wear out i had an ami juke that could actually chew and ruin any 45 made from any type of plastic in 20 plays..theyd turn almost white..so not sure where you got the idea that these records dont lose fidelity because i have a stack of them that did at least 50 i need to rebuy because they simply got over played
It can play also singles with 1/4 inch hole, I guess
only if you disengage the 33 option then it would stay at 45 but they were designed to play 7 inch mini lps i have a few theyre getting tough to find but they made them back in the day they had 3 or 4 songs per side..but to play a true 45 with the small hole youd have to disconnect the 33.3 option which can easily be done but why would anyone want to do that?
no not unless you dismantle the speed mechanism that drops it to 33 when the red tangs are pushed down by the lable of a small hole record if not a 45 rpm w a small hole will play at 33 which of course is far too slow so yes it could but i doubt anyone would want to dismantle the 33 option
Not to criticize but the viewer cannot see the entire machine. Next video you might want to back the camera up so the entire machine can be seen.
so if this was a payback for mr rockola then im assuming you either have it in some type of museum with a dedication to him or you must have gifted his remaining family this machine..if neither of those happened im not so sure how this restoration was FOR mr rockola i mean, am i wrong? i dont think i am bc in order for mr rockola to benefit from this resto then it just has to be on public display along w the story as i said in a museum or presented to his family..please tell us which one you did! bc if you just kept it for yourself then the story makes little to no sense at all in sofar as a "payback" for him yes?
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so wait you built this machine out of respect for mr rockola right? wasw the intention to give him the completed machine eh i mean thats really them only way the story makes any sense see? bc if you just built it to keep it then you bought and or built yourelf a ngift mr rockola would have never known the difference if you just kept it m lol i mean i have to think this was to be a gift for him when you were done but if not then im just lost bc if you just planned on keeping iy why bring mr rockolas name in this at all see what im sayin here?
i must say and i do own this very machine that my AMI model f blows thw doors off of any of these yet they command less than half of the money these do..why? ill never understand but if you hear a decent not even a great cond model f or g ami and play this after it its a hands down AMI KO its a big bad difference it makes these machines sound not so great take it from me more bang for the buck in the ami machines esp the cheap to buy model f and g..im fairly sure you can get a great f or g for 600 bucks..these rocks? roughly 3x that amount why? no clue
The F and the G don't look, like 'real' jukeboxes. But they had the best sound. The amp on those machines was the best, and the speaker design was the best. The only machines that can come close are the Seeburgs of the later 50's, and they still aren't the same. Wurlitzers sounded awful.
AMI's story of rags to riches is quite something. They went from the brink of extinction to dominating the industry.
I've heard that the rare Fs on 78 are quite something...