Wurlitzer Electronic Piano

 The Wurlitzer Electronic Piano is often compared to its rival, the (Fender) Rhodes. It's sound is produced by a single steel reed per key being struck by a minature version of a conventional piano action to form part of an electrostatic pickup system. Production started in 1955 and continued through to about 1982. It's tone was brighter than that of the Rhodes, and when played hard, produces an overdriven tone. Prominant examples of the Wurlitzer are Pink Floyd's "Money" and Supertramp's "Dreamer" and "Logical song".

 

The earliest portable models were the 100 series and variations on the 200 series continued to be produced into the 1980's - the last version being the 200A, introduced in 1978. Variations included wood cased Spinet models and non portable cosole versions for use in shool and college music labs.