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Wurlitzer 5000 Sideman drum machine

The Wurlitzer Sideman (model 5000) first became available in 1959. It is the first synthesized drum machine. It uses a rotating disc to play drum patterns, and vacuum tubes to generate the tones.

There are more Wurlitzer Sideman drawings in the collection, and we will upload them as they are scanned.

Sideman drawings that we have scanned so far include:

  • 61114 (Pulley, turntable drive motor, for the Wurlitzer Sideman model 5000)

  • 500516 (Doubling for the 5000)

  • 500517 (Cleat, side panel, top, for the 5000)

  • 500521 (End panel, rear, for the 5000)

  • 500522 (Cleat, side panel, for the 5000)

  • 500523 (Cleat, back panel, top, for the 5000)

  • 500524 (Top for the 5000)

  • 500525 (Cleat, bottom, long, for the 5000)

  • 500527 (Cleat, bottom, short, for the 5000)

  • 500530 (Grille cloth for the 5000)

  • 650008 (Drive disc for 5000)

  • 650009 (Drive disc and shaft assembly for 5000)

  • 650019 (Grille for 5000)

  • 650020 (Grille for 5000)

  • 654176 (Label, Sideman, for 5000)

Technical drawing or blueprint of a pulley-turntable drive motor with detailed measurements, notes, and specifications from The Wurlitzer Company, North Tonawanda, NY for the Sideman 5000
Historical document titled 'Material Evaluation Report' from The Wurlitzer Co., Corinth Division, Mississippi, dated March 4, 1966. Contains handwritten notes, signatures, and stamps, with annotations related to a part numbered 61114, rejected 42 tim
A vintage handwritten and typed material evaluation report form from The Wurlitzer Company in Corinth, Mississippi, dated April 11, 1963, with handwritten notes related to parts of hydraulic equipment, rejection reasons, and shipment details.
A scanned document titled 'Material Evaluation Report' from 'The Wurlitzer Company, Corinth Division' dated July 17, 1962. It contains handwritten details about a vendor named Berry Hydraulics, including address, part number, and specifications, with
A vintage quality department material evaluation report form from The Wurlitzer Company, Corinth Division, dated December 26, 1962. The report includes handwritten details about hydraulic valves, rejection reasons, engineering review, purchase detail
A scanned document titled 'Material Evaluation Report' from The Wurlitzer Company, Corinth Division, dated April 23, 1964. It includes handwritten details about vendor, part, and rejection reasons, with checkboxes marked for engineering review and ap
A historical quality department material evaluation report from The Wurlitzer Co., Corinth Division, dated January 25, 1965. The report contains handwritten notes, vendor information, part number, quantity, part name, and remarks about a specific par
Black and white form with handwritten notes and checkboxes, titled 'Material Evaluation Report' from The Wurlitzer Co., Corinth Division, Mississippi, dated February 8, 1965. It includes details about a part number 6114, quantity 180, vendor King Mfg
A handwritten parts history record form with details about a part called 'Pulley,' supplied by King Mfg Co., with multiple entries including dates of receipt, inspection, part numbers, sample sizes, and inspector signatures.
An old handwritten history card from The Wurlitzer Company, located in Corinth, Mississippi, with details about incoming quality control for parts like pully drive.
Blueprint or technical drawing showing parts for crafting or manufacturing, with specific measurements and material notes for gum, oak, and other materials. Includes detailed annotations regarding sanding and finishing processes.
Technical engineering drawing of a cleat side panel top, with detailed measurements and specifications, including material, dimensions, and design notes, produced by The Wurlitzer Company.
A technical drawing blueprint for a rear end panel of a vehicle with handwritten notes on detailed measurements and material specifications, published by The Wurlitzer Company, Corinth Division, Mississippi.
Technical drawing of a panel layout with measurements and labels, including notes about drill holes and chamfers.
Technical drawing of a cleat-back panel-top, made of oak or poplar wood, with measurements and annotations for manufacturing.
Technical blueprint or engineering drawing with detailed measurements and specifications, possibly for wood or metal parts, including notes about sanding, grooves, and assembly.
Blueprint drawing of a cleat-bottom long with measurements, material details, and specifications.
Technical drawing blueprint for a cleat-bottom short, including measurements and specifications, with a property note of the Wurlitzer Company, Corinth, Mississippi.
Technical drawing or blueprint document with handwritten notes, measurements, and text, issued by Bem Mills Inc., based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Technical engineering drawing of a drive disc, including dimensions, section details, and notes.
Engineering blueprint of a drive disc and shaft assembly, showing technical details and annotations.
A technical engineering drawing on a beige grid paper, with labels and handwritten notes detailing part specifications, materials, and revision history, for a component called a "sideman".
Technical engineering drawing with handwritten notes and sketches for a material specified as aluminum. It includes details about different parts, finishes, materials, and technical specifications, with some annotations and measurements.
A blueprint or technical drawing for a Worlitzer Model 5000 side-man label, including measurements, details about the label material, color, adhesive, and embossing, along with revision notes, signatures, dates, and company information.