juallhuce Posted March 2, 2021 Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) So I just moved into a new house and the previous owner left behind these speakers. After doing some searching on this website and Google, I'm kind of drawing a blank. Unless I'm missing something, the 3rd character in the s.n. should be a letter and that doesn't appear to be anything but a 3 to me. I was really wanting to date these, and hopefully sell them to anyone here. I just have no use for them in any capacity. Thanks for any help, and I'm hoping this isn't against any rules that I might have overlooked. EDIT- I was also wondering about this veneer. Just out of curiosity, did they come lined with the veneer like this or did the previous owner do this himself? It seems like such a waste to cover up such rich wood and apparent top notch craftsmanship. Edited March 2, 2021 by juallhuce 1 Quote
yamahaSHO Posted March 3, 2021 Posted March 3, 2021 "W" is what you're looking for, which is 1981. Hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like someone might have veneered over them... poorly. 2 Quote
juallhuce Posted March 3, 2021 Author Posted March 3, 2021 That’s what it looks like to me, but I don’t know anything about these. I guess the good news is that it’s coming off super easy and not leaving anything behind that isn’t just wiping off. 1 Quote
wuzzzer Posted March 3, 2021 Posted March 3, 2021 Probably looking at $200-300 in that condition. 1 Quote
juallhuce Posted March 3, 2021 Author Posted March 3, 2021 (edited) It does look like they veneered it poorly. The good news is, the glue isn’t sticking to the box. Edited March 3, 2021 by juallhuce 1 Quote
Tinnitus Posted March 3, 2021 Posted March 3, 2021 Where are you located? Would you be willing to ship? Quote
SilverSport Posted March 3, 2021 Posted March 3, 2021 well the HBR means Heresy Birch Raw and that peeling stuff isn't Birch by the looks of it...I'd say poorly veneered by someone...perhpas the speakers look much better underneath that peeling stuff...nice little project for someone... Bill Quote
Sancho Panza Posted March 3, 2021 Posted March 3, 2021 Be glad to give them a new home, too. Depending on where you are. 1 Quote
Bubo Posted March 3, 2021 Posted March 3, 2021 18 hours ago, juallhuce said: So I just moved into a new house and the previous owner left behind these speakers. After doing some searching on this website and Google, I'm kind of drawing a blank. Unless I'm missing something, the 3rd character in the s.n. should be a letter and that doesn't appear to be anything but a 3 to me. I was really wanting to date these, and hopefully sell them to anyone here. I just have no use for them in any capacity. Thanks for any help, and I'm hoping this isn't against any rules that I might have overlooked. EDIT- I was also wondering about this veneer. Just out of curiosity, did they come lined with the veneer like this or did the previous owner do this himself? It seems like such a waste to cover up such rich wood and apparent top notch craftsmanship. Carefully unscrew the backs and post some pics so people can see the labels on the drivers same for the front, carefully take the grills off and post pics of the drivers, esp the woofer. I'm not a wood worker, so the upper limit for me would be $50 since I would have to take them to a cabinet maker for cleanup and possible veneer I'm guessing they have flood damage too. If flooded, value may be zero if mid drivers are rotted..... I won't be bidding, good luck with your sale. 1 Quote
juallhuce Posted March 3, 2021 Author Posted March 3, 2021 I’ve had several send messages about buying them. I’m willing to ship if you’re willing to cover the shipping cost. I’m in central Louisiana. I’ve done exactly zero selling or buying like this so you’ll have to coach me in how we both protect ourselves in the process. First person to initiate buying them gets them. 1 Quote
Sancho Panza Posted March 3, 2021 Posted March 3, 2021 5 hours ago, juallhuce said: I’ve had several send messages about buying them. I’m willing to ship if you’re willing to cover the shipping cost. I’m in central Louisiana. I’ve done exactly zero selling or buying like this so you’ll have to coach me in how we both protect ourselves in the process. First person to initiate buying them gets them. Can be there as early as tomorrow. PM @ you. 2 Quote
Oicu812 Posted March 4, 2021 Posted March 4, 2021 14 hours ago, Sancho Panza said: Can be there as early as tomorrow. PM @ you. You, sir, are on a roll. 1 Quote
Oicu812 Posted March 4, 2021 Posted March 4, 2021 p.s. You should be able to take an iron or heat gun and heat that top veneer layer for easy removal. 2 Quote
Sancho Panza Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 Just got back from picking them up. Thank you, juallhuce! 4 Quote
OO1 Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, Sancho Panza said: Just got back from picking them up. Thank you, juallhuce! and cane grilles to boot 3 Quote
yamahaSHO Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 I'm happy to see someone here pick those up! The bones are there, just need a little refinishing work and they'll go another 40 years! 1 Quote
Sancho Panza Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 Nice Woolite bath for Cane Grilles? Woolite Delicates 2 Quote
Sancho Panza Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 Drivers appear perfect, just need a little gentle cleaning; and most importantly, sound perfect, so far. 4 Quote
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