1967 Klipsch Restomod Project

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Just acquired these 1967 Klipschorn base bins. The bins are in pretty good shape. I will be restoring them using all brand-new original Klipsch AK5 parts. They were originally D-Style cornerhorns in raw birch but I think I'll either build new AK5 style top hats or create a new D-Style retro style with enclosed backs like the new AK6 models. My plans are not completely hashed out yet but I'm looking forward to the challenge of resurrecting these American legends.
 

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Looks like have a great project! Are you going to veneer? If so what veneer ?
kevinp said:
Just acquired these 1967 Klipschorn base bins. The bins are in pretty good shape. I will be restoring them using all brand-new original Klipsch AK5 parts. They were originally D-Style cornerhorns in raw birch but I think I'll either build new AK5 style top hats or create a new D-Style retro style with enclosed backs like the new AK6 models. My plans are not completely hashed out yet but I'm looking forward to the challenge of resurrecting these American legends.
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I've always admired the big Klipsch. Owned several of the smaller models, but did have a pair of La Scalas powered by a McIntosh amp back in the early 80s... although not in my home... used them in a club.
 
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Looks like have a great project! Are you going to veneer? If so what veneer ?
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I will definitely veneer them. Not sure of the kind at this point. This pair have been my inspiration to do something unusual.
 

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Sonnie said:
I've always admired the big Klipsch. Owned several of the smaller models, but did have a pair of La Scalas powered by a McIntosh amp back in the early 80s... although not in my home... used them in a club.
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I've never owned a pair of Klipschorns but I've got the room for them, and I'm attracted to the super high efficiency and "live" performance sound I've heard they can produce. I've also got 3 Heresy for restoration that I could match to them for a full 5.1 system.
 
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kevinp said:
I will definitely veneer them. Not sure of the kind at this point. This pair have been my inspiration to do something unusual.
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Phew... those are beautiful!


Where did you score the bases? This is probably going to be a dumb question, but are those factory built or kit?
 
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Todd Anderson said:
Phew... those are beautiful!


Where did you score the bases? This is probably going to be a dumb question, but are those factory built or kit?
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They are original Klipsch bass bins. Serial numbers are consecutive and place them from 1967. The guy I got them from said he got them at an auction of stuff out of a dance studio in San Diego. The original style and finish was K.D.F.R.
 
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All they need are flames shooting from those horns... :bigsmile:
 
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