Slightly OT?: Wurlitzer "Side Man"

[michael]

I picked up one of these at an estate sale and after replacing some caps in the power supply and about a half-dozen 12AX7's, I've got (supposedly) the first electronic drum or rhythm machine, ca. 1959 powered by a pair of 6BQ5's. Searching the 'net, I find several in museums but nowhere--even on eBay!--do I find an approximate value or clue to any literature on these. Anyone here familiar with the Side Man or that can suggest an alternate NG that might provide some info?
Many thanks!
Michael

 

[mikebake]

HEY! My dad had one of those things! I remember it pretty well. Could you email me some photos, so I can show my dad? He'd love it!
mike@allannott.com

 

[B3Nut]

They turn up from time to time...they were popular with lounge/club organists doing single gigs. Mostly a curiosity nowadays but worth preserving, neat machines.

TP