Servicing a Wurlitzer EP200/200A piano is no job for enthusiastic amateurs. The instrument has to be dismantled deep down as far as the keybed, then built back up slowly and thoroughly, finishing off with voicing and tuning.

 

The whole exercise takes 2+ days; no compromise. They are genuine scaled-down pianos, with whips/butts etc (every assembly has 50 parts). The wooden keys are individually hand-made & numbered (non-interchangeable), and the 64 reeds are a challenge to voice and tune. The amplifiers also require specialist attention to maintain reliability.

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To date, we are still persevering with the original amplifiers. Models 200 & 200A use radically different types. The earlier 200 gives a grittier sound, and most EP200 pianos have the earlier 140B reeds fitted. This combination thus gives any EP200 a sound of its own (this is why they sell for more; most made before 1974, and less made than the EP200A).

 

All KKGB amplifiers are refurbed by our specialist, and they are up to final factory spec; good for another ten years. Warneck amps can be fitted, upon request, for £400 extra.

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