Arturia Wurlitzer-V, User Manual

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Keyboard Range 64 notes, A-13 thru C-76
Height (from floor to keys with legs) 28 5/8”
Height of case (less legs) 7 1/8”
Height (from floor to top of case,
not including music panel)
33”
Overall width
40”
Overall Depth 18 9/16”
Weight
(less legs and pedal) 56 lbs
Legs Removable chrome plated steel legs, two of which
have leveling glides
Wurlitzer EP 200-A SPECIFICATIONS (from the original manual)
1.2.3 Sound
Compared with its rival, the Fender Rhodes Mark II, the Wurlitzer EP 200-A has a brighter, more
hollow sound. When played gently the sound can be quite sweet and vibraphone-like sounding
very similar to the Rhodes; while becoming more aggressive with harder playing, producing a
characteristic slightly overdriven tone usually described as a “bark”. In a pop or rock band
setting with guitar, bass and drums, the Wurlitzer has a distinctive and clear sound where a
Rhodes tend to blend in. However it has also been used successfully in MOR ballads and even
country music.
1.2.4 Maintenance
The Wurlitzer is an absolute nightmare to tune. On the end of each reed is a lump of solder,
removing some makes the note sharper in pitch, while conversely, adding more solder flattens
the pitch. Just loosening the reed and re-tightening it is enough to change the tuning. Should
you dare try removing some of the solder whilst the reed is still in the pickup assembly,
microscopic lead filing can cause havoc, shorting out between reed and pickup, and nasty
sounds result when played. Also, if the actual overall shape of the lump of solder is altered too
radically, the timbre of the note may start to change ! Each note has its own exact reed size
although it is possible to tune up or down 2 semitones without adversely affecting timbre or pitch.
1.2.5 Discography
It´s impossible to list all the records using the EP 200-A, but here is a suggested list of famous
recording using this fantastic Wurlitzer.
The Archies – Sugar sugar
Beck – Where its At
Belle & Sebastian – The boy with the Arab strap
Bob Dylan – Til I fell in love with you
Chicago – Feelin stronger every day
Daft Punk – Digital love
The Doors – Queen on the highway
Eels – Agony
Elton John – Lady Samantha
George Harrisson – All those years ago
Jet – Bring it on back
John Lennon – How do you sleep
Justice – Valentine
The Mars Volta – Inertiatic ESP
Marvin Gaye – I heard it through the grave pine
Muse – Hate this and I´ll love you
Neil young – The old laughing baby
Norah Jones – What am I to you
Panic at the Disco – Mad as rabbits
Paul McCartney – Ram oh
Pink Floyd – Money
Queen – You´re my best friend
ARTURIA WURLITZER V User's Manual -9- 1 INTRODUCTION