Coin Slot Magazine - #026 - 1977 - March [International Arcade Museum]
by
TOM SIMEK
2804 Beam Lane
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
To the great number of jukebox enthusiasts, the following may be of
interest
By taking a look into the not too distant future, say 1980,
jukebox collecting will still be growing by leaps and bounds.
Many
companies will be offering reproductions to replace the missing and
broken items, making restorations a joy, with the ultimate goal a
beautifully working jukebox.
Imagine accepting a friend's invitation to view his newly restored
jukebox.
Upon entering the room you are fascinated by the many
multi-colored lights dancing and flickering off the walls.
table is rotating ever so easily.
The turn
And from its mighty and mammoth
speaker comes only emptiness and total silence.
How can such a me
ticulously restored machine now be silent?
Whether this impressive machine from days gone by is a standard
make or the collectors "Golden Idol",
the mighty Wurlitzer, the
problem will be the same, a burned out amplifier tube.
By 1980,
prices for this one item could reach the phenominal price of $85.00.
Just thinking of this amount brings one's thoughts quickly back to
the reality of 1977,
With the recent historical closing of the gigantic R.C.A. tube manu
facturing plant in Harrison, New Jersey in 1976, it appears that tran
sistors have won out The future of the tube is very doubtful.
So, take heed!
Inventory your tube types and start stocking up with
com
. companies
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tubes for your future needs now.
TOMORROW IS UPON US RIGHT NOW!
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