1935 Mills Dancemaster Jukebox plays Jones Bones and Hey Mr. Banjo 78 rpm record

[@superhet7281]

Wow! I never expected to see an old Mills Ferris wheel jukebox working! Thanks for posting. Great demo!

[@harristeeter1]

There are two separate motors: one for the "Ferris Wheel" chain record selecting mechanism. A second motor actually moves into place to meets the turntable which rotates by a rubber hub coming into contact with it. Thanks for looking, there will be more jukebox videos and unusual items to come.

[@mazzone1]

wow jukebox heaven

[@CloudTheTank]

That Jones Boys record is rare. It's hard to find that copy. The Record could be warth some big money like "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" 78 and 45 record. I Found this one on ebay for $100 dollars. Great Song and great jukebox.

[@harristeeter1]

It holds twelve, obviously plays only one side...have started to restore this one with animated lights, will post another soon..thank you for subscribing, more odd ball stuff to come!

[@Karlfalcon]

The mechanism is a little terrifying when it tears the playback arm away from the record like that!

[@bobgrassoalsowelcomeharris8399]

Yes it is, but it all works..once it's set, it just moves along! Thanks for the comment!

[@harristeeter1]

This machine has now been completely restored to a beautiful finish and enhanced bass sound. Will soon post new videos of this finished jukebox as well as some other unusual items.

[@PJDooWop]

The sound quality on this machine is truly impressive. The highs are quite clean as your camera picks up when you get close. The tonearm is quite interesting.. It reminds me of a machine that was made by RCA (I believe) for continuous play of 78s for radio stations

[@pauldorobialski8871]

i just finished rebuilding a Dance Master amplifier for a customer.

[@harristeeter1]

Hi, CloudTheTank! Actually I have 2 copies of this record, one a white label DJ the other on the blue S&G label. I have all the other Jones Boys issues on 78 and some on 45. My favorite is the take off on "Jones Bones" (aka/ "Dry Bones"). Oddly enough I have the Gayla Peevey disc ("I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas" ) on a 45 w/PS and I think a 78 as well. Interesting stuff. Thanks much for the comment!

[@mikewish19]

That looks like there is a boat propeller in your jukebox. Awesome machine!

[@harristeeter1]

Teppaz Man: The song is "Get Out Those Old Records" by Guy Lombardo on Decca, flip is "Tennessee Waltz."

[@mazzone1]

by the way what makes the turntable go round?

[@bobgrassoalsowelcomeharris8399]

There are two separate motors: one for the "Ferris Wheel" chain record selecting mechanism. A second motor actually moves into place to meets the turntable which rotates by a rubber hub coming into contact with it. Thanks for looking, there will be more jukebox videos and unusual items to come on the icon to left (click to see more videos).

[@Muswell]

Blimey. That mechanism looks a bit violent !! How does the turntable go round? The records are still spinning a bit as they go up & round... so are they individual turntables & there's a rubber wheel that goes against them when in the play position?

[@sopaman1234]

How many 78's can this juke box hold??

[@harristeeter1]

Testing

[@ToplessTattoo]

I have one of these that I am parting... You need anything. I am at the start of tearing into it. I even have records with it. Let me know. Garth

[@harristeeter1]

Hi, yes, looking for an original Mills gold tone arm, actually was equipped on the earlier models..says "Mills" printed on it..do you have it? Might also be interested in the chain (not phono) motor, if operational. Also, what 78 rpm records do you have? Thanks, Bob