TUBEHD Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hello all, I'm new here, but thought this would be a great place to start. I'm building some custom subs for a friend to go along with his Klipschorns (yes, I think he's nuts to add subs, but not my call). I want to match the stain exactly if I can, so I'm reaching out to the community. His speakers are from 1982 and the are maple veneer with a "C" finish. They have that "golden" color to them. Anyone know the exact stain used? Any help is appreciated! Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Photos, we want photos!! Of the Khorns, and the rear tags. Edited May 16, 2016 by jimjimbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) welcome to the forum. as Jim said above pictures will tell the story Klipsch made the k-horn in style B-C-and D B = Collar C = no Collar D = Decorator the C you refer to is not the finish but in fact the style of k-horn i'm going to guess the label on the back says KC-BR for Klipschorn - C style - Birch Raw. Maple veneer would be very rare on these speakers. the letter H would be on the label for Hard rock maple X in the serial number stands for 1982 Edited May 16, 2016 by Budman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 It will also make a difference if they are an oil base finish or a lacquer based finish. Maple is not a very involved finish meaning there is not a lot of graining in the wood. Had a pair of Hard Rock Maple Cornwalls from 1973. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUBEHD Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 It looks like a small road trip for me to get pics of the Khorns and of the back tags. It's an hour and half each way, so I was hoping there was standard finishes someone could just tell me. Oh well, put the work in and do it right. What I need to do is get friends that can just send me pics, instead of guys that hate cell phones! Take care all, more info coming. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I will wager that they came from the factory as KC-BR, and that the owner stained them maple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUBEHD Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 This is the back tag. The pic of the Khorns themselves was too big to post, so I have to work on reducing it. This is all new to me, so I'm really not sure what the heck I"m doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Looks like walnut oiled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 yea or WORK ORDER 5404 i am assuming the OP can tell the difference between maple and walnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) That tag does not have the normal nomenclature. Well at least what I'm familiar with. Edited May 18, 2016 by babadono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUBEHD Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 OK, I have a pic of the front. Sorry it's so bad. It's definitely not walnut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Ok experts. Is it stained birch or really maple? OP, is there any other tag on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUBEHD Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 I double checked with the owner and there are no other tags on the speakers. I thought I was going to be able to avoid a road trip (and lose most of a day) when he could actually send me pics, but it looks to not be enough info. I can't get this wrong. If someone has an idea in the next day or so, please post it. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) They look like they were reveneered like my 73 Ks. Mark Edited May 18, 2016 by ZEUS121996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaDude Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hello all, I'm new here, but thought this would be a great place to start. I'm building some custom subs for a friend to go along with his Klipschorns (yes, I think he's nuts to add subs, but not my call). I want to match the stain exactly if I can, so I'm reaching out to the community. His speakers are from 1982 and the are maple veneer with a "C" finish. They have that "golden" color to them. Anyone know the exact stain used? Any help is appreciated! Thankyou There is no way they're that old... The copyright on the tag itself says "1985" and that type of serial number wasn't used until MUCH later. I'm not saying I'm correct, but that P/N makes it look like they were made in 2001. A picture of the crossover would help as it should show the type... AK-3, AK-4 How did you come up with the "C" as a finish? Because that letter would be part of the description, on a tag, that shows what type of wood/finish was used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) "C" is the cabinet type as mentioned already by Russ. They are 1990 or newer as that is the label type they used, they would have AK-3 networks. Edited May 19, 2016 by Frzninvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUBEHD Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'll try to get a pic of the crossover. As far as the year of manufacture, I'm going by what the owner told me, so he may be unsure. The "C" designation I used was based on the distinction in a Klipsch catalog I have. The "B" collar version had a higher grade finish. On the "C" no-collar version, they used less coats of finish on that series which produced a satin luster. This is all new to me, so it's a learning experience. That's why I came here to the experts. Hey, maybe he'll let me barrow them for a visual reference while I get the finish done on the subs. Of course, then I wouldn't get anything done, I'd be busy jamming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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