m82a1pa Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Folks, I have a pair of early 1980's La Scala's that were refinished. The labels that had the serial numbers were lost/destroyed during the re-veneering by the company that did it. Does anyone have a scan, or can point me to one so that I can dummy up another set of labels? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 did they cover the serial numbers that are at the left edge of the crossover area when looking at them from the rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m82a1pa Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 I'm not sure. They were refinished by the previous owner. I can't find a hint of the original serial number anywhere on either speaker. The back of the speakers were repainted and I couldn't find anything stamped into the wood. I even pulled a bass bin bottom cover to see if there was one inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 The serial numbers would be stamped (letter punch style) into the top edge of the rear bass panel on the left side of the crossover area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I have a pair of HIIs that had the labels removed. The only way I am close on the year is by the inspection stickers on the inside of the cabinets. I wish Klipsch had also put the SN on the inside of that cabinets. Are you trying to resell these LaScalas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 A few year ago a forum member Jorjen or Jorgen that did fabulous refinish work was able to emulate the original labels amazingly identical to the originals. Not sure if a "Search" would turn up any information or not. He did a scan of one, altered it, then reprinted on some adhesive backed label material, trimmed it to original size and reapplied them to his refinished speakers and it would be difficult to tell them apart from originals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m82a1pa Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Nope, I'm not going to sell them. I just wanted them to look 'complete' :>) These appear to be 1983's, judging that they had AL crossovers when I got them. There's no sign of any stamped serial numbers anywhere on the edges, much to my dismay. EDITED: Here's the label thread, unfortunately he made them for KHorns: http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/54704/527211.aspx#527211 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 If someone can get a good scan of one sans the Klipschorn logo it is definately doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 The issue is not the scanning of the label...I have a section of LaScala cabinet that someone once sent me...the issue is posting the label that could ultimately wind up on some clone cabinets.....if you can't find serial numbers on the back edge then perhaps you have some clone cabinets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 The issue is not the scanning of the label...I have a section of LaScala cabinet that someone once sent me...the issue is posting the label that could ultimately wind up on some clone cabinets.....if you can't find serial numbers on the back edge then perhaps you have some clone cabinets. mmmm not sure about that .......................I have a set fo 84's and I am the original owner and there is no stamped S/N I could ever find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m82a1pa Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 The issue is not the scanning of the label...I have a section of LaScala cabinet that someone once sent me...the issue is posting the label that could ultimately wind up on some clone cabinets.....if you can't find serial numbers on the back edge then perhaps you have some clone cabinets. These are not cloned cabinets. While they've been veneered, came with the original speakers, along with some very dusty AL crossovers, it would be a stretch for someone to go through all that trouble and sell them for old La Scala's. Back edge stamped serial numbers post date these La Scala's. Yes, I'm going to clone some labels and sell these for vintage La Scala's. Not. Cut me a physical break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 if someone cleans this up I would like a clean version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m82a1pa Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 I'll crank up CorelDraw this weekend and see what I can do with it. Never used the program since I bought it, so wish me luck. If anyone else wants to try their hand, I sure wouldn't complain. Appreciate it, speakerfritz. I'll post the results when I get it loooking clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I probably have a good clean lablel I could photograph and then photoshop out the serial number but I'm with SF- the possiblity for this eventually aiding someone to clone Klipsch cabinets scares the willies out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m82a1pa Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 I wound up recreating the label in Microsoft Word, using a logo I found on the Klipsch site. The font is not identical, but close. My printer lets me scale the size, so I reduced it. I then scanned the document and saved it as a jpg. As you can see, it turned out fairly well. I'm not sure of the original dimensions, but this is close enough for my purposes. The background is an extremely light eggshell so that they don't look brand spanking new [H] They should go well with my new ALK crossovers. The veneer is African Paduak. It's a little reddish for my tastes, but has a nice grain pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Back edge stamped serial numbers post date these La Scala's. Actually, that would be pre-date those LaScalas. Mine are '86, and the SN is only on the label.My labels are 3 5/8 x 4 3/4 inches, but they are a newer design. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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