Interior view of the
Wurlitzer Style 17
(Regular) PianOrchestra
Philipps Pianella Model Special
(Frank Rayle Collection, circa 1975)

Interior view of the Wurlitzer style 17 Pianorchestra (Frank Rayle Collection, circa 1975).

The thirteen orchestra bell-bars are mounted horizontally and arranged in a vertical row in the center of the music lyre. The single rank of wood violin pipes can be partially seen behind the snare drum. A single roll mechanism is near the center, with tubing from the tracker-bar fanning out and connecting with the main valve chest. The combination vacuum and wind-pressure feeder pump is at the bottom of the case.

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