Expert: Rodger Knutson - 10/23/2009

Question
I recently acquired a non-operational Seeburg HSC1 to support my 350+ 12" record collection. I'm in the process of restoring it.  Here's my problem.  The station-frequency lettering on the glass piece of the tuner has lost most of its lettering (moisture?). Is this piece something I could acquire or am I just dreaming? Any suggestions on how to go about restoring the lettering?
I considered using white "rub-on" lettering but this product doesn't come in "mirror image" and would have to go on top of the glass instead of behind it.

Thanks..   Bob

Answer
Hi Bob,

I am sure there is something you can do with it but maybe replacing it would be easer. I have never had one of these so I can't tell you. I can direct you two a couple of people who have spent a lifetime restring jukes and I am sure they have had this problem. How about making a overlay decal? anyway here are the links:

This is Harold Hagen Who worked at Jukebox City in Seattle here and wrote many a Seeburg Reference Books:

http://www.hagentech.com/jukeboxrepair.html

And this is always juken for information and books:
http://alwaysjukin.storesecured.com/items/Jukebox-Reference-Books/list.htm

Now for original parts my Bud, Bill Butterfield should have it, and can help you, and he is at:

http://www.jukebox-parts.com/

I hope this gets you the parts or help to fix you box up in top shape. Thank You!

Rodger Knutson
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