Continued from part 1
NSM Jukeboxes

NSM were late arrivals to the jukebox manufacturing scene but that didn’t handicap them.

NSM Music have been trading for six decades and released an on-line digital ICON jukebox in 2008. In 1999 they patented the harbinger of digital technology and seemed to be ahead of their time as people couldn’t turn away from CD jukeboxes.

They have recently released a Welsh Language Platform Jukebox which is showing an attentive attitude to the demands of the consumer. They are watching growth areas such as the rise in popularity of welsh music and designing a product that will compliment and bolster the welsh music community.

For classic NSM jukeboxes nsmjukebox.co.uk are a UK supplier and service centre. They claim to have the largest stock of 50’s and 60’s jukeboxes in Europe so definitely worth a look. For a new NSM Jukebox head to www.nsmmusic.com

As per my previous post, Gibson have taken over Wurlitzer and their online museum is a sight to behold. Wulitzer has 150 years of jukebox manufacturing behind them.

A truly great peice of information was the list of the top ten all time jukebox hits. Here it is in all their glory.

1. Hound Dog, Elvis Presley
2. Crazy, Patsy Cline
3. Old Time Rock & Roll, Bob Seger
4. I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Marvin Gaye
5. Don’t Be Cruel, Elvis Presley
6. Rock Around The Clock, Bill Haley & His Comets
7. Hey Jude, The Beatles
8. The Dock Of The Bay, Otis Redding
9. Lady, Kenny Rogers
10. Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White, Perez Prado

A review by Audioholics (the online A/V magazine) of the Gibson Wurlitzer Digital Jukebox in 2007 and said “From advanced digital amplification to Klipsch loudspeaker design, the wulitzer Digital Jukebox utilizes exclusive technologies to deliver a satisfying music experience.

Their systems recognise the album art, artist name and song names when you insert a CD. Also with a bonus of access to Wurlitzer Music Service and a music library store for instant purchase and download. However, its not all that to look at unfortunately.

Gracenote is a the software company that works with Gibson Wurlitzer has designed a system MediaVOCS which allows user to control their music library using their voice. We’ve all talked to our jukeboxes, now they’ll finally understand us!