busht4169 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I am such a child. In preparation for the upcoming Batman V Superman movie this Thursday, I picked up a Superman Under Armor shirt, a hoodie with a cape, and socks with little capes on them. Oh man...The nerd in me is coming out strong today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Horn came home today. Initial phase of horn restoration complete... The bell has been smoothed out, dents removed. First valve extension totally restored. Veldt and valves cleaned up and restored. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Initial phase of horn restoration complete... Nice work! There's some decent money to be had in band and instrument repair. Can be a moonlighting gig in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 20 year old Pappy IMG_1773.JPG I just drooled a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Another pair of glasses, oakly crosslink Dude you might want to return those, they look broken. Oh don't worry they will get broken, and then Oakley will say "sorry no parts available" " buy whole new one different model" Oakley SUCKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Well, these suckers are huge. Luckily the owner had a hand crank lift that got them on the truck easy enough. Sound wise they of course sound amazing, though I know I'm not getting the most out with them being on such a short wall. With them snug in the corner, the mpl is about three and a half feet from where we sit, and its very noticeable. After I shot this pic I toed them out as much as a could. The sound stage improved but of course the bass took a hit. With that being said, I'm probably going to have to let them go. The Scalas, I feel sound best in my living room, and until we get our own home with a large enough wall, the K-horns are going to have to be a later purchase. Also, their condition was not excellent. The pictures the guy took were a little misleading. They are by no means in bad shape, I'd actually say very good, but they have more than a couple superficial abrasions, some chips to the veneer, and fading to the wood, due to them being next to the window for the past 10 years. However, I was able to get them cheaper because of it. I'll make another post with more pics, and selling info. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Well that's a bummer, I guess. Build a house around your Khorns 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Well that's a bummer, I guess. Build a house around your Khorns The thought has crossed my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Just curious, do you still have your La Scalas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Horn came home today. Initial phase of horn restoration complete... DSC00403.JPGDSC00404.JPGDSC00408.JPG The bell has been smoothed out, dents removed. DSC00405.JPG First valve extension totally restored. DSC00406.JPGDSC00407.JPG Veldt and valves cleaned up and restored. I have a trumpet and cornet you can have for free Michael if you are interested. Probably need some help as well. Tim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 May take you up on it, Tim. I am hoping to have an assortment for local students to use who don't have the money to rent or get a horn of their own. Of course, anyone who gets one to borrow would have to comply with my extremely nitpicky cleaning and maintenance regiments that I perform on them weekly. Who knows, kid might learn how to play, be responsible, and take good care of something in one fell swoop! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Just let me know Michael, otherwise they are going to Salvation Army or something. The trumpet was my FIL's from forty years ago and the cornet was my wife's from high school band. I also have a mint trumpet that we bought last year for my daughter's music class but I don't think my wife is parting with that one yet. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 PM me some info. If you happen to know the brand or model it can give me an idea of things to check on ahead of a yea. Thanks, buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Just curious, do you still have your La Scalas? Luckily I do! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORE KLIPSCH PLEASE Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Walked in the office and this was on one of the chairs....My wife....AKA- MKP's BOSS got it for me.... Got a few pic's of it at the house this morning.... Stoney the cat was giving it his approval.... MKP :-) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Received the XPA 5 from Scrappy today and I think I got a hernia too. I'm not sure, but I think he put a huge chunk of lead inside. Thanks Scrappy! Now I need to hook the BHSOB up, as soon as I catch my breath. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) Well more like what my kids got yesterday. We replied to an ad where some folks had rescued an abandoned puppy. After a couple of weeks of canvessing the area, media notices, vet check for chip we are now th eparents to this...this...some breed of dog. Beagle face, shepard coloring, big azz feet and long legs (never will figure this rotated stuff out) Edited March 27, 2016 by USNRET 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Cute little guy. Good for you for giving that puppy a good life. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkane Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Currently using a Musical Surroundings Phonomena II. Ordered a Sutherland pre. Should be here Wednesday. This should make an interesting comparo. http://sutherlandengineering.com/products/ph3d/ Ordered another analogue goodie but I'll keep this to myself until I give it a whirl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) My first real record player. I don't know jack about these things. Breaking it in properly though. Original JB record from like 1977 that I've been using as art. Those are Klipsch RP-160M's in the background. Edited March 29, 2016 by MetropolisLakeOutfitters 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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