Wurlitzer 44
The Wurlitzer 44 is a continuous free reed organ. Richard H. Dorf writes in Radio Electronics:
What particularly distinguishes the model 44, however, is the fact that all reeds are blown all the time at low air pressure. The keying is done entirely electronically, resulting in the elimination of the characteristic slow speaking of reeds which has bothered some people. The system tends to reduce mechanical ciphers, too, because dirt has little chance to accumulate on a reed that is waving in the breeze all the time.
Dorf also appreciated the fact that the 44 did not require an external tone cabinet: “The power amplifier and speaker are built into the console, which is a complete organ with nothing coming out of it by the a.c. cable and the music.”
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44 ELECTRONIC ORGAN
FREE REED ORGANSPECIFICATIONS
UPPER MANUAL: 44 keys
LOWER MANUAL: 44 keys
PEDALS: 13 keys
DIMENSIONS
TBDAMPLIFIER
TBD
FEATURES
TBDPart no.: 18740
Part name: Bracket - lower back rail
Model: 44
Date: May 14 1952
Diazo printPart no.: 18756
Part name: Switch - toggle - SPST
Model: 44
Date: May 16 1952
Diazo printPart no.: 18792
Part name: Washer - felt
Model: 44
Date: September 26 1952
Diazo printPart no.: 18793
Part name: Switch plate
Model: 44
Date: May 26 1952
Diazo printPart no.: 18797
Part name: Nut
Model: 44
Date: March 14 1952
Diazo print
Parts History Report (2)
Material Evalution Report (1)Part no.: 18798
Part name: Solder
Model: 44
Date: May 26 1952
Diazo printPart no.: 18830
Part name: Strip - mounting - insulated
Model: 44
Date: June 4 1952
Diazo printPart no.: 18839
Part name: Shielding - bulk
Model: 44
Date: June 9 1952
Diazo printPart no.: 18902
Part name: Screw - special winged neck
Model: 44
Date: September 5 1952
Diazo printPart no.: 18905
Part name: Weld - screw
Model: 44
Date: September 2 1952
Diazo printPart no.: 18961
Part name: Solder
Model: 44
Date: September 30 1952
Diazo printPart no.: 18964
Part name: Spring - stop rod contact
Model: 44
Date: October 1 1952
Diazo printPart no.: 18966
Part name: Groove pin - type 3
Model: 44
Date: October 16 1952
Diazo printPart no.: 19582
Part name: Lock switch
Model: 44
Date: April 14 1953
Diazo printPart no.: 19648
Part name: Felt - bulk
Model: 44
Date: May 1 1953
Diazo printPart no.: 19677
Part name: Spreader - guide
Model: 44
Date: May 6 1953
Diazo printPart no.: 19683
Part name: Spring - hinge - sharp
Model: 44
Date: May 15 1959
Diazo printPart no.: 19692
Part name: Retainer clip & felt assembly - natural
Model: 44
Date: May 22 1953
Diazo print
