funkyhambone Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 does anyone own any of these? anyone seen a pair of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 have you tried a search on the forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Searched just Hickory and found this http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/thread/384393.aspx There were more just looked at this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyhambone Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 yes, and i read those too. thanks. i have yet to see anyone post a pic or say they have owned or seen before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I have not seen any Hickory Klipsch so far. You thinking about a project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 sure hasn't ever been up on my radar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I've been trying to keep a running "log" of veneers offered (since about 1970's at least..), but have not run across hickory as an option. Likely because it's so tricky to work with, especially in the large pieces that would be needed to do a pair. (Edited - veneer/finish code list beng updated; thanks to everyone who is providing other veneer/finishes from factory; will post it again later) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyhambone Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 well, add hickory to your list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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funkyhambone Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 i have a pair of brazilian rosewood khorns (br). i have also owned prima vera (p). there were some khorns that sold not too long ago that were macassare (sp?) ebony. i can't remember the code used however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Jim, Thanks for the assistance!! Adds some more to the growing list, especially some of the special order veneers that seem to have been done by the factory back in the late 60's and 70's. On the (Maccassar) Ebony, I think that was the E* option, but have to check. Somewhere along the line, one of the ebony types became "endangered" and they shifted to a different type. Do the Brazilian Rosewoods also have the "BR"? that was the same as BR (raw birch). Also on that line, I'd like to call you about a very peculiar pair of KB-BR's I have that do not look like birch...... PM sent. Also, will be in LR in two weeks, look forward to meeting you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyhambone Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 all these codes are referring to b style khorns mine are k-b-brl "lacquered" birch raw k-b-br i assume if there are raw brazilians, they would be k-b-brr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyhambone Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 here's the other hickory khorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 As rare as that finish is it look like stained birch the grain is kind of uninvolving as compared to the stunning Brazilian Rosewood, Rambling Rose, and Macassar finishes. My local friend Wayne has a pair of the Hard Rock Maple lacquer Cornwalls, Klipsch even used a nice creme colored paint on the inner lips and backs to contrast the Maple finish but they look plain as well. The Heresy's that Gilbert looked at in Arkansas that the guy wanted $3K for had a hand picked BR-L finish now those were nice, but not $3K nice. The Ebony Forte's that were pictured on here once years ago were stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyhambone Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 "As rare as that finish is it look like stained birch the grain is kind of uninvolving as compared to the stunning Brazilian Rosewood, Rambling Rose, and Macassar finishes." i agree. i just really had never heard of any hickory ever being used or mentioned. i suppose if you had the $$$, they would make them out of anything you wanted. i know one thing these are 73's all original and kept in fantastic condition and sound tremendous! it's interesting how some are babied all their lives and others are exposed to elements (the infamous water rings) and are scratched to all getout or even have gashes or chunks missing. i guess it's just like anything else. some people appreciate and take care of things, others don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 They are certainly in mint condition nice score, I wonder if they ever did any in Mesquite? Rich rancher in TX or something that would be a wild looking finish. You sure have your share of gorgeous Klipsch rarities! Quite a stunning collection you have amassed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 They are certainly in mint condition nice score, I wonder if they ever did any in Mesquite? Rich rancher in TX or something that would be a wild looking finish. You sure have your share of gorgeous Klipsch rarities! Quite a stunning collection you have amassed. Mesquite LOL now that is funny. Barely a tree though and I can not believe there is Mesquite veneer eye burl and straight grain. http://www.ultimatewoods.com/veneer.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesquite Perhaps that is what I'll do with my KHorns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 With a reddish stain and some lacquer I bet they would be stunning! They would definately be different from any other pair I have seen. There were some pretty good sized Mesquite trees on our ranch in Webb county, I remember chopping dry logs up for grilling and smoking fajita meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Living in Texas, I have seen some hand made furniture with Mesquite wood. Absolutley beautiful stuff! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted November 5, 2007 Moderators Share Posted November 5, 2007 Living in Texas, I have seen some hand made furniture with Mesquite wood. Absolutley beautiful stuff! Paul You are so right Paul, some of the best looking stuff I have ever seen. Also, very expensive. There is a guy named Weeks I believe, makes rocking chairs out of em, for triple the cost of oak. Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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