Bonzo Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 The Craigslist ad said Klipsch Cornwalls $800, no pics., about 70 miles south of me. Seller left his phone number so, I called him. He told me they belonged to his father and they were Cornwall II's. Without further inquiry, I thought they were the later Corns from the 80's. To my surprise they were "verticall" CII's from 1971, J code. I did inform him they were pretty rare but he took $750 for them and I couldn't get them in the truck fast enough! Walnut oil finish, very nice grain, with black grills and the older logo. They naturally sound awesome through the Scott 299c! I am having trouble removing the grills, probably never been off the speakers. I do not want to damage the trim so I will probably just leave them be. They have a couple of stains and I would like to clean but I guess I can live with it. The cabinets are in great shape, sharp corners, just a ding here and there. Big bonus, no plant rings! Anyone know when they stopped making the original CII and if they were special order or??? May just have found my "dream speakers!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 I will post a few more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Another pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 And another.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Just a couple more......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Last one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 congrats on you speakers. the grills are not removable. the cloth is stapled around the motor board with at least 1000 staples. the motor board is held in with 17 screws. i had 71-72 & 74 verticals and sold all of them here to forum members. i believe 1974 was the last year for verticals and 75 was the last year for the pie slice logo until the new ones came out. when you set them up have the horns to the outside. beautiful grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Thanks for the info Budman, I appreciate it! I guess I will be leaving the grills alone. Wonder why most all of the Klipsch grills were removable save for this one? I do have them with the horns on the outside, in the corners on a 12' wall. They throw a great sound stage even in my smaller room. So far, I am very impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Wow! Just beautiful! Have the crossovers been updated? Are the serial numbers consecutive? Congratulations!! [<)] Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 75 was the first year for removable grills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 They look fantastic! Great find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 you done good, real good. Congrats on a sweet find, those are very pretty. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfelliot Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Here is a picture of one of mine w/o grills. I bought them new in 1973. Note: mirror image pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Thanks guys and yes, consec. serial numbers and mirror imaged pair. Crossovers and everything else is box stock. Are the woofers CTS or ??? I do wish the grills were removable but, that's the way it goes. Can't seem to turn them off................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechMan Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Very nice grain at a very fair price. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfelliot Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 My woofers are K33Ps, yes I think CTS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Yes, they have EIA code 137 which is CTS and from 1971. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Nice buy, Bonzo! Your serial number picture looked familiar to me... I checked and my 68 Cornwalls have the same people who signed yours under Inspected and Tested except they were reversed with Inspected:Portus Gilley and Tested: NWB. You certainly see the N.W. Bradford name a lot on these speakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmako Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Sweet find. Congrats. LOVE walnut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 I believe they were both long time Klipsch employees. If memory serves, PG was there at the beginning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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