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At least in my case, the "Inspected by" and "Tested by" lines of the label have dates in addition to signatures. If the labels are not intact, someone here might be able to better help you by "dating" certain components. Best of luck. Chris

Pit Bull, Mastiff, Labrador, Sharpei? Any guesses? 15 month/ 95 pound neutered male.

"No Shirt. No Shoes. No Salvation." As seen on the Simpsons.

You may prefer a second T35, instead of a second T50. Best of luck with your project. Chris

Is the 40 watt version of the Atlas D-20GB a good option? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Chris

MDC - Try posting this question in the 2-channel section of "Home audio". The guys there are knowledgeable and helpful, but almost noone ventures into this category, as you will note from the number of responses to questions asked. Best of luck, Chris

You will know soon enough where the main is, because they will dig it up. Try to find out if it has been leaking for a while, eroding soil and potentially putting the water you spoke of in your basement. Not that you could prove anything, but it will be interesting to see if that problem clears up after the repairs. I don't think you have to worry about a large sinkhole, but pay attention to the area between the main and where the water appeared in your yard. Best of luck to you. Chris

The holes in the top of the door trim would not be seen by anyone. Another idea is stick-on velcro, but getting the velcro back off the wall/ceiling could be more destructive than a nail/screw hole in terms of repair. If you do end up putting holes in the wall/ceiling, AND they are painted white, Colgate toothpaste is pretty good at disguising small holes that no one is looking for.

Do the door openings you speak of have casing (trim) around them? If so, you might be able to install a shelf above the door casing by nailing/screwing the back of the shelf into the top of the casing, and fashioning/purchasing some heavy duty shelf brackets and attaching them to the shelf only, front and back. The downturned leg of the brackets would rest against the vertical door casing and support the shelf. Triangular gussets would also work. Good luck.

Hi Bill, ...and if you want the cardboard roll, shipping more than doubles. Still, without the roll, 6.2 yards of fabric for $45 including shipping could be a steal for the right person/speakers. Chris

Just happened to see mellotone vintage cloth on auction at Amazon.com. No bidders last I looked. http://s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/exchange-glance/Y04X2297496X7207548/102-0820990-1425749 Sorry, I don't know how to post as a link.

Mine were painted blue, but are now oiled walnut. They were inspected in the beginning of 1959, and are a consecutive pair. I paid $700 about a year ago for the pair because the seller knew of the components inside: 15" Trusonics, University SAHF mids, and K-77 tweets. He said that he would part them out on Ebay if I didn't pay the ransom, and I paid. It was more than I wanted to spend, but I have not been disappointed. Much of my hesitation was from having bought my '73 La Scalas for $500, and knowing the Shorthorn couldn't reach as far into the lower registers. Still, refinished, they look great with natural cane cloth, and sound great in the dining room without too large a physical presence. If people are interested in buying or selling Shorthorns for a stereo pair, the S models are fine. For a mono set-up, I might hold out for a model T. The last one I saw on Ebay went for close to $500 for a single unit. For more info, check: http://www.hifilit.com/hifilit/Klipsch/1957m.jpg Sorry for not knowing how to post as a link...

Curmudgeon, Your comment about the California school system may have implied that they taught beliefs contrary to your own, or simply that they gave students textbooks that were printed more recently than the ones you grew up with. I know nothing about the California school system or about your beliefs (or education), and that is fine. I just thought you were being confrontational, and it is my mistake if you weren't. I stated what I believe to be the truth and all are welcome to reciprocate. One of the valuable things about this forum is the diversity of its participants, and I appreciate all of your opinions.

Moon, you are correct that I cannot (and do not care to) censor your speech. I stated the author a fool for contradicting himself with article XI. Maybe you can tell me the true history of OUR country? And, uh... god shmod.

Professor, You are right that you have the freedom to speak about the Christian faith in public, but the Klipsch people may rather not hear it on their forum. They are in the position to censor speech on this forum and have made a point of eliminating argumentative posts in the past. Your post is not argumentative per se, just wrong in its assumptions. Let's see who else joins in with their opinions of our country's history, religion/politics, and limits on free speech. On a lighter note, I am enjoying this. We are all on the same team obviously, but with different coaches. If we can truly belive in one god, we must also be able to believe in one people.

Curmudgeon - I'm not interested in arguing with you. You are welcome to have different opinions than I have on how this country was obtained/founded, or any other matter. I do not believe (again my opinion), that religion or politics have a place on this forum, but we all know they prompt responses from the likes of us.

Please don't forget that this is NOT our country. We stole it by killing and imprisoning the NATIVE Americans. Please don't forget that this BECAME an English speaking country after WE immigrated here and brought the language from overseas, just as other immigrants are doing. And please keep the god crap to yourself. The above rant is my OPINION, and directed at the fool who drafted the original article, not any of you. I do agree with a lot of the other points, but please keep your arrogance and ignorance to yourself.

My '73 La Scalas have the serial number stamped into the top edge of the plywood sheet of the back panel, and USA stamped on top of the doghouse.

Also try www.hifilit.com Here you will find lots of information on many different speaker manufacturers and models. By clicking on the Klipsch logo and looking at the 1957 brochures, you will find pictures and technical information on the Shorthorns. I have heard that the Shorthorn was predecessor to the Cornwall, but i don't know about that. I have 1959 Shorthorn S.WO-15's and love them. They are great compliments to Klipschorns, and stand alone nicely, but don't go as low. Welcome to the Forum, Chris

Do the tops of your LaScalas have screws holding them on? If so, your access for the woofers is from the top instead of the bottom. You would have to remove the tops and the horns and the networks to gain access. I believe your LaScalas are from '74 and may have the K-33-P woofers. Chris

Use a hot iron, and get the wood wet too. The hot iron will cause the water on/in the wood to turn to steam and expand. Tough thing is, this can also blister or fog the finish. We use the steam technique on raw wood often, but not often on finished wood. Good luck. Chris

If the cabinet isn't empty, it's definately a score at $5. I have '59 Klipsch S.WO-15 Shorthorns and like them a lot. They are great companions to La Scalas and Khorns, and would be better if I could get all 6 into one room! If the new owner frequents this forum and performs a search under "shorthorn help", they will find the dimensions for the face frame (missing), and how it gets installed. Chris

Rob- Check this link: http://www.hifilit.com/hifilit/Klipsch/1957m.jpg This site has lots of interesting info about Klipsch and many other manufacturers. Chris

For non water base adhesives, try Un-du adhesive remover. I collect New Yorker magazine covers, and I am able to get the mailing labels off without marring the surface of the cover. From the bottle: "The solution instantly neutralizes the adhesive temporarily and then quickly evaporates allowing you to reuse the sticker, label or tape again and again." Check www.un-du.com Chris

While travelling recently, I was fortunate enough to visit the La Scala Opera House in Milan, Italy. I took a few pictures (of the outside), which I will scan and upload once I get my film developed. That is, if the negatives weren't compromised by the X-rays at airport security along the way. In the square outside La Scala, I purchased a postcard of the opera house interior. I scanned the image for my Avatar, as well as uploading the image to share with all of you. I hope you enjoy the image, and that you may have the opportunity to travel and see it in person. Chris