HDBRbuilder Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I have wandered into some of the former employees who were at Klipsch back when I was there (1976-1983), and am trying to get them to join the forum. So, if and/or when they do so, I will post their forum names along with their real names and tell you where they worked, primarily, and what they did. A number of you folks have speakers that they had a hand in producing, and/or shipping. Please give them a hearty welcome when they finally sign on, and keep your eyes peeled for this topic to be bumped whenever one joins. Thanks! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Great idea! Is N. W. Bradford around? Seems like that name is on a lot of 'em! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 can't wait Andy what do you know about " Crazy Doug " - written on the outside of my 78 Heresy boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 my 79 cornwalls with the letter A on the back, remember these in Ramblin Rose 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 If Mr. Bradford is still alive, it would be a miracle from God! He was no "spring chicken" in the '70's and that was over 40 years ago! He was also one helluva mandolin player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 I bet there aren't even 20 pairs of Cornwalls ever even made in "Ramblin' Rose"! Probably less than half of that, since I was probably the only one who built any for the SHORT time they were available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Is John Fricks still with the living? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogwylde09 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 This would be interesting Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 My 1979 belles were tested by N.W. Bradford and inspected by D. Johnson and Bob Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 The tags on my KHorns and La Scalas are so faded, no way I will know who's who. But Roger wilco I will welcome all you can find who join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Heeeey! Good to see you pop in!! We'll keep an eye out for the Old Folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzog Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Sounds awesome! It'd be great if one built/handled the fortes I just picked up. I'll have to check the tag later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 N.W. Bradford and Portus Gilley. Did you know them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 On 9/15/2016 at 7:12 PM, djk said: Is John Fricks still with the living? Jim Hunter told me John had passed away. It was probably 10 years ago when he told me that. John came to my apartment in Fort Worth in 1985 to change out the woofer drivers in my brand new KG4s. One driver had developed a slight buzz and Klipsch was concerned that a defective driver may have made it into a new Klipsch product. He took all four drivers back to Hope so they could investigate. I never heard what they found, but I have also never heard of another KG4 driver problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivervalleymgb Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Yes, Seadog, that is right about John. I knew him pretty well. Dated his sister-in-law. John was married to Vonda. I dated her twin sister Rhonda. Stayed at their house in Fayetteville a few times when Rhonda was up there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 21 hours ago, Rivervalleymgb said: Yes, Seadog, that is right about John. I knew him pretty well. Dated his sister-in-law. John was married to Vonda. I dated her twin sister Rhonda. Stayed at their house in Fayetteville a few times when Rhonda was up there. It's tid-bits like this that keep me from getting bored on the forums and making the (short) trek out to the annual Hope gathering. I love to hear the interwoven lore surrounding the company and its listeners. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincymat Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 39 minutes ago, Thaddeus Smith said: It's tid-bits like this that keep me from getting bored on the forums and making the (short) trek out to the annual Hope gathering. I love to hear the interwoven lore surrounding the company and its listeners. It makes me feel part of something larger. This shared experience is special. Magical. Thanks to everyone, Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Wow, another old-timer. Hoping you are well Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted September 19, 2016 Moderators Share Posted September 19, 2016 Good idea Andy, this is hanging right where I told you it would be, in the bar..........remember this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 I knew Portis Gilley and Mr. Bradford, both. Mr. Gilley passed away while I was still working at Klipsch and the entire plant was EXTREMELY saddened...he was a wonderful guy...always helpful and always a smile and kind words to all of us! He was really missed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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