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I recently picked up a Wurlitzer Spectratone unit - just the rotating speaker part. For those unfamiliar, this looks like a centrifuge to train mice for the space program. 
A pair of 4" speakers with a counterweight, spun by a motor. Probably the silliest way to get a Leslie sound, but it's fun and I got it for a song.
There are a couple models of these, but this picture matches the one I have: File:Wurlitzer Model 4100 BW Rotating spectra tone speaker.jpg - Wikimedia Commons
I need to replace the speakers (the seller was kind enough to provide a pair of 4" alnico drivers) and put an isolation transformer and fuse (and switch!) between the motor and the power cord. I also don't have the model with the relay to switch between high and low speed, or it was possibly removed.
The part that really confuses me though is the plunger (solenoid?) attached to the wheel. Does anyone have an idea of what this is supposed to do?
I think this is the correct schematic for the original organ/amp: http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...b200810002.jpg
Thanks!
A pair of 4" speakers with a counterweight, spun by a motor. Probably the silliest way to get a Leslie sound, but it's fun and I got it for a song. There are a couple models of these, but this picture matches the one I have: File:Wurlitzer Model 4100 BW Rotating spectra tone speaker.jpg - Wikimedia Commons
I need to replace the speakers (the seller was kind enough to provide a pair of 4" alnico drivers) and put an isolation transformer and fuse (and switch!) between the motor and the power cord. I also don't have the model with the relay to switch between high and low speed, or it was possibly removed.
The part that really confuses me though is the plunger (solenoid?) attached to the wheel. Does anyone have an idea of what this is supposed to do?
I think this is the correct schematic for the original organ/amp: http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...b200810002.jpg
Thanks!
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