Refurbishing & Rebuilding a Wurlitzer EPiano

US Emma Repairs 206 Model from 1971      27/10/25

In this video Emma Repairs 1971 Student Model 206 Wurlitzer Electric Piano, which uses acoustic piano parts amplified. The custom restoration involves extensive disassembly, rewiring, and cosmetic upgrades with narration throughout, alongside a detailed look at the rebuild process, from electronics to keybed testing. Finishing off with a lovely green and orange topping. Here's more: 

 

Watch me take on my most abstract custom job yet, turning this worn down 50 year old student keyboard into a studio grade instrument. If you'd like one of these, please email me or send me a DM on Instagram. Lmao why does the thumbnail look so photoshopped 

Disassembly: 0:00 - 7:16
Base Prep: 7:16 - 11:37
Electronics pt.1: 11:37 - 15:30
Action Work pt.1: 15:30 - 22:12
Uh oh!: 22:12 - 23:03
Electronics pt.2: 23:03 - 28:36
Lid Work: 28:36 - 30:00
Action Work pt.2: 30:00 - 35:39
Key Whitening: 35:39 - 37:09
Finishing Touches: 37:09 - 38:02
Reveal: 38:02 - 41:00

 

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About the author [midierror]: midierror is co-founder of Potato Audio, he makes nifty Max For Live devices, award-winning Sample Packs and hosts the 'midierror meets...' interview series speaking with all kinds of people working in sound & music. 


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