1954 Seeburg HF100R Jukebox — “The R”
The Seeburg HF 100R Jukebox was produced from 1954 to 1955 and is one of the most sought-after of all the 50’s jukeboxes. This model was made in 1954 and features the chrome accents and visible Select-O-Matic system that was, and still is, so popular among collectors of jukeboxes from the Silver Age. It holds 50 records and is capable of playing up to 100 selections at a time. There are 5 speakers with a high-fidelity sound and a lightning bolt design across the speaker grill. The glass lid is larger on this model than on previous models, to allow for greater visibility of the mechanism. The lid lifts easily to change the records or selection titles. A 25-watt fluorescent lamp illuminates the mechanism, the speaker grill and ornaments and backlights the selection titles. The 100R accepts nickels, dimes and quarters: a nickel for one selection, a dime for 2 and a quarter for 6 plays.
Dimensions:
59”H x 35 1/2”W x 27”D
Weight: 325 lbs.
Manufactured by:
J. P. Seeburg Company
Chicago. Illinois
This item is not for sale. We show restored items in this blog to encourage discussion, prompt questions and further the hobby.
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18 responses so far ↓
1 Tom // Oct 26, 2008 at 10:00 am
every time we make a selection, it automatically double clicks and the record comes into the player then releases back without playing. like if I hid the reject button in the back. any ideas how I can keep it from rejecting record before playing? thanks tom
2 ron bartolucci // Dec 6, 2008 at 12:10 pm
i have a 1954 seeburg hf100r in storage interested in selling. Know anywhere or anyone I can get in touch with????
3 Calvin // Jan 24, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Tom, I would recommend getting some fine grain sand paper and sanding the pin tips of the pin bank. Or get a can of air and carefully blow out the pin bank.
4 Marshall // Feb 3, 2009 at 11:29 pm
I had the record reject problem. I found it to be the trip switch on the tone arm (small, square, black. ) This swith is NO and closes at the end of the record. Mine was stuck closed so the machine always thinks the record is finished. $25 dollars, waiting a week for shipping then 10 minutes and I’m playing records again!
5 Susan E // Apr 29, 2009 at 4:30 pm
I have a 1954 Seeburg HF 100R – I need to find someone in riverside county CA to help repair and clean!!
6 Dennis H // Jun 3, 2009 at 7:50 pm
I also have a 1954 Select-O-Matic 100R Jukebox for sale. Ive tried Ebay already, was not happy with results. Anybody have any suggestions?
7 Doug // Jul 14, 2009 at 10:33 pm
I purchased a seeburg juke box and at the end of the song it doesn’t eject I did find the little magnet that should make it reject but i don’t know where it should be placed
8 alan granby // Nov 2, 2009 at 12:00 am
Can you please tell me what the “D” stands for in Seeburg HF100R-D? Thank you.
9 vintagevending // Nov 2, 2009 at 11:07 am
Alan,
We don’t know the answer to that, but you can look at Victory Glass (2nd-sight.com/victoryglass/default.htm). They sell and refurbish jukeboxes, so they should be able to help you.
10 David Kalb // Nov 12, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Is there a Seeburg repair person/shop in Orange County? I have an HF100R that continues to cycle and not play any selections let alone continuing to cycle.
11 vintagevending // Nov 13, 2009 at 10:28 am
David,
Sorry, but we only know the repair people in our area of NH. If you check out Victory Glass at their website 2nd-sight.com/victoryglass/default.htm They might be able to recommend someone.
12 Brandon // Dec 4, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Dear Marshal,
I have the same problem. So what piece exactly do I purchase. I thought a tube had gone bad. Your awesome, thank you.
p.s any leads as to where I Can sell the thing?
13 Dean Taylor // Dec 22, 2009 at 7:39 pm
I’m looking to Buy
1. Seeburg HF100R
2. Seeburg 100w
3.Or Some Seeburg in the 50’s in Solid Shape
Thanks You Very Much,
14 jeff // Jan 12, 2010 at 5:03 pm
i have a1954 seeburg 100 it keeps blowing fuses should i sell as is or should i repair or just do a complete restoration and what kind of money to do each or both thx jeff
15 vintagevending // Jan 12, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Jeff,
I’m recommending you contact Steve Hanson at New England Juke Box. He might be able to help answer your questions. He can be reached at nejukebox@aol.com.
16 Larry // Feb 27, 2010 at 5:40 am
I have a Seeburg 100R that plays fine until it gets hot and then the sound decreases. It also will select only in one direction using the buttons, but I can make selections from the back and it will select in both directions. Any suggestions.
17 vintagevending // Mar 1, 2010 at 11:22 am
Larry,
We can’t help you with that, but you might be able to get some assistance from Steve Hanson at New England Juke Box.
nejukebox@aol.com.
18 Dave // Aug 5, 2010 at 11:49 am
I have a Seeburg juke box model SCD-1. I need a special key to open the CD section, to replace the CD’s.
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