Wurlitzer 1100 or RO 1422

[cedric]

Hi everyone, wich one of this 2 juke (Wurlitzer 1100 and Rockola 1422)  is the most collectible?
Wurlitzer is a little bit more expansive but it still correct, both are in really good condition 
Thanks and have a nice day.

[juke46]

I have a Wurlitzer 1100 purchased years ago.  I also have a Rock-Ola 1422 and a 1426.  Which do I enjoy most?  Probably the Wurlitzer.  The Wurlitzer 1100 was the first machine, after the somewhat, short-lived production of Wurlitzer "Bubble Tube era Machines".  The 1100 has a great view for "mechanism watching".  The 1100 has only three casters to roll around on.  No big deal, but not my idea of a good design improvement but it is different.  Nice sound with a light Zenith Cobra tone arm and a pre-amp.  The Wurlitzer has24 selections as opposed to the Rock-Ola's 20 selections.  The Rock-Ola's have a less complex mechanism, it seems to me.  On the other hand Anna and I rebuilt the badly worn Wurlitzer 1100 mechanism years ago (with the machine work by a professional machinist) and it continues to perform flawlessly.  How the heck did we ever manage that??  Me, I would have to go with the 1100 Wurlitzer.  Get the one you like best and have Jukebox Fun!!

[Ron Rich]

Hi Cedric,
Reading some old "price guides"-- the 1100 holds almost double the money value--- Ron Rich

[cedric]

Hi Ron, effectively, value is better for the Wurlitzer. And what a great look...