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Grand America Jukebox
Restores, Services, Buys and Sells
Wurlitzer, Rock-ola, Seeburg, Rowe and Antique Apparatus Jukeboxes
Since 1994, Grand America Jukebox in St Louis, MO has been restoring and repair Jukeboxes for customers all over the world
Grand America Jukebox sells and services the nostalgic line of New Rock-ola Jukeboxes. A great entertainment room in your home begins with a great Jukebox! And now, all NEW Rock-ola Jukeboxes come with LED lighting and bluetooth
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Jukeboxes are a wonderful part of nostalgic Americana. Can you picture a soda shop or bar without one? They can also create fabulous NEW memories, when they are restored and functioning in your home
In years past, Jukeboxes promoted music sales as much as radio, from records on 78 rpm, then 45 rpm, to CD’s then MP3 / iPod and now Bluetooth for streaming your music. Jukeboxes add a sense of nostalgia to your home, are a wonderful conversation piece, and provide a great source of musical entertainment for family and friends
Does anyone still make vinyl records?
YES! Vinyl records have had a major re-insurgent since 2013. What’s old is new again. In 2014, vinyl record sales made up for 1/3 of all music sales, beating out CD and iTune sales combined! In 2015, vinyl record sales surpassed ALL previous years (according to Nielsen data). And they have continued to grow since. Because of this, you can now find new artist on 45 rpm records again
Many clients contact Grand America Jukebox looking for a way to display, and listen to their collection of music, what better way than a Jukebox? We also receive many requests for Jukebox Restorations that are family heirlooms. Perhaps you grew up with a Jukebox in your home and wish to re-live those memories with your family. No matter your situation, Grand America Jukebox can find or repair a Jukebox for you
Contact us
636-928-1010
doc2stat@yahoo.com
Cell 314-413-0513
St Louis In Home Jukebox Repair
St Louis Jukebox Repair, Grand America Jukebox will repair or service your Jukebox in your home! Serving the St Louis, Missouri and surrounding Illinois areas
Please have the following information gathered before contacting us
- Description of your item (Jukebox, Pinball, Soda Machine, etc.)
- Manufacturer of your item (Name brand, Wurlitzer, Rock-ola, Seeburg, Rowe, Antique Apparatus, etc. Manufacture can be found on a metal tag located on the back of your jukebox)
- Model number (Model number can also be found on a metal tag located on the back of your Jukebox)
- Description of your problem
- Any paperwork, manuals, or schematics are also very helpful
- Any history you have about your item (When your Jukebox last worked, why you quit using it)
Grand America Jukebox can Restore, Service, Buy and Sell the following:
- Wurlitzer Jukebox Repair: Authorized technician, Wurlitzer CD Jukebox repair and 78 or 45 rpm Jukeboxes made from 1938 to 1960 (model 500 thru 1100 and model 1900 thru 2400 series, CD and Vinyl OMT, 2000CD, and Peacock 850CD)
- Rock-ola Jukebox Repair: Authorized technician, Antique Apparatus / Rock-ola CD Jukeboxes, Rock-ola Vinyl Jukebox Repair (late 1940’s 78 rpm models, and late 1950’s 45 rpm models 1448 – 1497), Antique Apparatus / Rock-ola CD Jukebox Repair (Jukeboxes using a Red, Orange or Yellow Computer). Sorry, we do not work on 404 – 494 series Rock-ola 45 rpm Jukeboxes or Rock-ola CD Jukeboxes using a Silver Computer
- Antique Apparatus Jukebox Repair: Authorized technician on All models, 1985 – Present with Rowe Mechanisms or Rock-ola Mechanisms (excluding Black computer system)
- Seeburg Jukebox Repair: Seeburg Jukeboxes made from 1951 to 1959 (model M100B thru model 222)
- AMI / ROWE Jukebox Repair: Rowe 45 rpm Jukebox Repair made from 1980 thru 1990 (model R-84 thru R-94) Rowe CD Jukebox Repair made from 1989 to 2002 (model CD-100 to model CD100K Starglo)
- NSM Jukeboxes: Sorry, we do not service any NSM Jukeboxes
Telephone Consulting
We are happy to consult you on jukebox repairs. Rates are $100.00 for 1/2 hour minimum. We except Visa and MasterCard by phone. Given our busy work load, we may need to schedule the consult. Please contact us first to see
We have had a tremendous response to our consulting. Customers are very happy after receive our help diagnosing their issues, and explaining how their machine works. Contact us today to set up an appointment for a consult
Jukebox values
Just want to know what your vintage Jukebox is worth? Scroll down on this page, to the section on values. Read through it. We walk you through, step by step, how to get the true value of your vintage Jukebox
Parts
Just need a Key or a Needle for your Jukebox?
Click this link needles4jukeboxes to purchase your needle or key
All other parts: Sorry, we can ONLY sell individual parts for Jukeboxes if you’re having us install them. Or try eBay
For In Home Service of your Jukebox
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636-928-1010
doc2stat@yahoo.com
Cell 314-413-0513
Jukebox Restorations
Do you want a Full Restoration or Partial Restoration of YOUR Jukebox?
A Typical Jukebox “Full Restoration” Consists Of:
- Jukeboxes are completely disassembled
- All metal castings are re-chrome plated
- Cosmetic plastic and glass parts are restored or replaced
- Cabinets are stripped, re-veneered and refinished inside and out
- All electronics are rebuilt including the amplifier and selector buttons
- All wiring is checked out, cleaned or replaced
- Every part is disassembled and restored
- Jukebox Mechanisms are restored
- New casters and power cord
- All locks are made functional or replaced
- And a very nice copy of the original service manual
- A Full Jukebox Restoration can take 6 months on average
- We can customize your Jukebox to your needs
- Pick up and Delivery of your Jukebox within the continental U.S. is available. And you are always welcome to drop off your Jukebox at our shop here in St Louis, MO. Our address is 3327 Woodsway Dr, St Charles, MO 63303 by appointment only
- We provide FREE digital photos during your jukebox restoration showing the entire restoration of your jukebox
A Typical Jukebox “Partial Restoration” Consists Of:
- We clean your Jukebox, inside and out
- Rebuild all electronics including amplifier and selector buttons
- Replace and update all lighting
- Jukebox mechanisms are de-greased and re-lubed
- New casters and power cord
- Any needed cosmetic parts are replaced, including locks
- All cabinet chrome and glass are cleaned
- Exterior cabinet finishes are cleaned or replaced
- And a very nice copy of the original service manual
- A Partial Jukebox Restoration usually takes 2 months on average
- Pick up and Delivery of your Jukebox within the continental U.S. is available. And you are always welcome to drop off your Jukebox at our shop here in St Louis, MO. Our address is 3327 Woodsway Dr, St Charles, MO 63303 by appointment only
- We provide FREE digital photos during your jukebox restoration showing the entire restoration of your jukebox
All Grand America Jukebox technician’s carry a degree in Electronics Engineering
Jukebox Full Restorations
1946 Wurlitzer 1015 Restoration
Before After
DON’T throw it away! We CAN restore it! This 1946 Wurlitzer 1015 Jukebox Restoration shows just what we are capable of. After 6 months in our shop, the Wurlitzer Bubbler Jukebox is better than new! Many reproduction parts are available. We perform many Wurlitzer Jukebox restorations
1949 Wurlitzer 1100 Restoration
Before After
This 1949 Wurlitzer 1100 Jukebox Restoration displays our passion well. It had sat in a basement, in-operable for years. We performed a Full Restoration on this Wurlitzer 1100 Jukebox. We rebuilt the Jukebox Mechanism and all the electronics, replaced the wood veneer, re-finished the cabinet, replaced all the cosmetic plastics, re-chromed the metal castings and replaced the entire lighting circuit
Jukebox Mechanism Restoration
Jukebox Mechanism Restoration is our specialty. Many Jukebox mechanisms arrive, not having worked for years. They usually require extensive disassembly, cleaning, machining, plating and parts
- All Jukebox Mechanisms are completely disassembled by hand
- All metal parts are yellow zinc plated
- All castings are chemically cleaned
- We install new bearings (even in areas the factory did not)
- Assembly of the Jukebox Mechanism begins
- Wood mechanism boards are refinished or replaced
- Metal castings are re-chromed
- The turntable is re-flocked
- A new cartridge is installed in the tone arm
- Pre 1948 mechanisms get a light weight tone arm conversion
After decals are installed, the Wurlitzer Jukebox Mechanism is ready for many years of use
Jukebox Cabinet Restoration
Jukebox Cabinet Restoration
Jukebox cabinets are completely disassembled and stripped
Grand America Jukebox has tackled some of the most difficult problems with jukebox cabinets! Here, someone had used filler to repair the wood. We removed the filler, cut out the problem areas, and replaced with real wood. Then the edges are tapered with filler, and sanded to a smooth finish, by hand
New hard wood veneer is applied by hand, and molded to the cabinet, making sure all edges are straight and solid. We then hand sand, stain, and clear coat the outside of the cabinet. We paint the inside and back doors, to the original factory colors
Sometimes, the Jukebox cabinets need much more. Just the base and top are all that was left of this Wurlitzer 1100 cabinet. We used the original wood as a template, to make new sides. We repaired the base, and refinished
We assembled the new sides, and the original back. Then installed the original top to this Wurlitzer 1100 Jukebox. We applied new Walnut veneer, and the cabinet is now ready for the paint booth. Having now been made much more structurally sound
Manufacturing Parts
In most cases, Grand America Jukebox can re-engineer parts that may not be reproduced any longer. Previously, the buttons and marquee for this jukebox were non-existent. Therefore, Grand America Jukebox manufactured these items for our customers Full Restoration
Jukebox Amplifier Restoration
Grand America Jukebox completely rebuilds Jukebox Amplifiers. A complete Jukebox Amplifier Rebuild includes all new capacitors and a new set of Vacuum Tubes. We usually also replace the power cord, needle/cartridge, and check out or re-cone the original speaker(s)
Jukebox Final Assembly
The jukebox interior is re-assembled and detailed. All wiring is clamped. Final adjustments are made and new lights are installed
Final Testing
A Fully Restored Wurlitzer 1100 Jukebox ready for extensive testing. After a Restoration, we test each Jukebox for many days. We test every selection, every button, and run the volume up and down. We test with many different records to ensure the mechanism will works consistently. We look for any small issues, and make appropriate adjustments in an effort to de-bug all potential problems
Shipping
If shipping is needed, Fully Restored Jukeboxes get bubble wrapped, we build a custom wood crate, then ship it to you
Want to see specific photos and information about restoring or repairing YOUR Vintage Jukebox?
- Locate the “Metal ID” tag on the back of your Jukebox (you will need the manufacture and model number off that tag)
- Select the “Manufacture” of YOUR Jukebox from the list below
- You will then be asked to select the “Model Number” of YOUR Jukebox (we compiled the most popular models from each manufacture)
- At that point, you will see Before and After photos of Vintage Jukebox Restorations and even some history of YOUR specific model
Remember to check out our Vintage Jukeboxes For Sale
All Restored Vintage Jukeboxes from Grand America Jukebox include:
- Delivery, set up and 90 day limited warranty for items delivered in the general St Louis Missouri, Illinois areas
- Technical support (telephone diagnosis and repair)
- Crating and worldwide shipping to your home is available (extra charge)
Our Full and Partial Restorations are thorough, inside and out. We rebuild our amplifiers as close to factory specifications as possible with brand new, commercial grade parts. Our Restorations are made to order. You choose the cabinet finish. You will find the quality of our Professional Restorations are second to none. And our prices are usually less than competitors, even for freshly restored machines on eBay
Touch here to see our complete inventory of Vintage Jukeboxes For Sale
Jukebox Values
What is my Jukebox worth?
We do not estimate the value of a Jukebox. But, we can tell you where to look to figure it out on your own. It just requires some homework on your part. First let’s go over some real world issues to make sure your expectations are realistic. The collector market is down, and has been down since the recession (over 10 years ago). During the recession people lost their jobs, they lost their homes, they just did not need a Jukebox. They had much larger concerns. So they sold their Jukeboxes, flooding the market. And with not as many buyers, the values really went down, and has not come back up. So for right now, it is a buyers market. This may help you in deciding if you really want to sell right now, or just hang onto your Jukebox and enjoy it more
Next, you must start with exactly what you have, manufacture name and model number of your Jukebox. You want to compare Apples to Apples here. One model Jukebox could easily be worth more than a different model, just like cars. Then, is your Jukebox complete or is it missing anything? This will effect the value for sure. Next, does it work? Has it ever had any major work done to it, (has the amplifier or mechanism every been rebuilt)? This too will effect value.
Now, what to do with all this info? Here is what you do. Go online to eBay, and look under “Completed Listings” to see what your model Jukebox has actually sold for. Do not go to where items are currently for sale on ebay. The large price differences there will only confuse you further, or make you think your Jukebox is worth much more than it actually is. Completed Listings will show you all the auctions that ended, and what actually sold. “Sold” items will have their prices listed in Green print, and that is actually what they truly sold for. Items that did not sell, will have their prices listed in Black or Red print, meaning they were priced too high. Then you can also click on their descriptions, to compare them to yours, in more detail (were they complete like yours, did they work like yours, etc.) Also, find out where they were located. You need to make sure the item was at least in the same country as yours. Then you will have a pretty good realistic idea of what your Jukebox is really worth today. And if you really want to sell it for that