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ARTURIA – Wurli V – USER MANUAL 7
1.1.2 The original reed-based electric piano from 1972
1.1.2.1 History
For many years this legendary electric piano was a staple of the rock´n rollers
keyboard players’ arsenal. The previous models of the brand were first
manufactured in the very early 60´s for domestic usage in the home environment.
They were the first electric piano to be manufactured and sold. The sound and
portability soon led to professional stage use as the piano proved a useful tool for
musicians.
Originally conceived decades earlier by one B.F. Meissner, whose idea of removing
the sound board of an ordinary acoustic piano and placing electromagnetic
pickups on each string (like an electric guitar) met with some success. He sold this
concept to the Everett piano company, who then produced the Orgatron. This
utilized Meissner´s individual pickup arrangement, but instead of striking a string for
a percussive attack, Everett´s system incorporated air blowing over flat reeds for
an “electric” organ / harmonium effect.
Orgatron
The manufacturer at the origin of the instrument that inspired the Wurli V, realized
that this concept could be made into an effective amplified piano by striking a
metal reed with a hammer, and thus the reed electric pianos were born.
The first version of the instrument entered production in 1954 and continued to be
produced in various forms until about 1982.
The inescapable reed electric piano that inspired the Wurli V established itself as
the most popular model among collectors and players alike. It´s the latest of the
reed-based pianos, the lightest in weight, and probably has the best action and
sound amplification of all the models.