Crescendo's anyone?

[OldSchoolDave]

Now I have 3 ...

Very cool. That puts you among a very small group of vintage Crescendo owners.

Hopefully, they'll do what you want. If not, let us know.

Dave

[midifarm]

I lost my bid. But then again I was nervous about the shipping. Would've looked nice in that 4123! The tolex is done and I'm awaiting my speaker wire to redo the inside wiring. Temporary Fanes going in there until my reissues come to life. I'll forward pics when it's all done.

[Analog103]

It is official! A quad, yes a QUAD of Fane Crescendo 122326 speakers is on the way to Slovenia!

Now wish me luck with the shipping!

[Dr.HI-TONE]

Congrats and Good Luck!
I look forward to hearing you review of them.

[OldSchoolDave]

It is official! A quad, yes a QUAD of Fane Crescendo 122326 speakers is on the way to Slovenia!

Well done !

I will send positive vibes to the shipping gods on your behalf.

Dave

[Analog103]

I was just wondering why the covers on the back are different? Maybe they're different years? But if the model number is the same, the speakers should be the same too, right? These are probably from the 70's .. what do you think?

[OldSchoolDave]

Yes, I would assume the different cosmetics are due to different production runs. Neither type appears to carry an OEM label.

The model numbers typically dictated magnet strength, voice coil size and cone. If the model numbers match and the cones are original, they should sound the same.

Dave

P.S. In that era, Fane used a Week-of-Year/Year date code. Codes were sometimes stamped on labels, frames or gaskets. I couldn't spot any on the auction pics. Let us know if you find any when they arrive.

[Analog103]

CRAP! I received the first three speakers today and on all cones are damaged, one badly. How can the seller be so f*ckin' stupid?!? I told him like in two emails pack each one seperately. All three speakers arrived in one box.

I must be cursed with this speaker thing ...

[Dr.HI-TONE]

I can relate! Sounds like my luck with moronic sellers.

Sorry to hear about this!!!

[xtoby44x]

sorry to hear that. did u pay with paypal make seller refund your cash or file a damage claim with handler hopefully u had insurance on the package.

good luck and Mojo sent

[Analog103]

I really feel bad. I've been smoking cigarettes all morning. There you have this poor college student who saves up money only to enjoy the Hiwatt sound and he gets torn speakers every now and then in the mail.

I could write a book.

THREE speakers in one box?!?

[OldSchoolDave]

CRAP! I received the first three speakers today and on all cones are damaged, one badly. How can the seller be so f*ckin' stupid?!? I told him like in two emails pack each one seperately. All three speakers arrived in one box.

Dammit! Three more Crescendos bite the dust due to carelessness and/or stupidity . I wish I could say that surprised me, but I've learned (the hard way) never to underestimate some peoples' shipping "techniques".

I feel terrible for you . At this point, about the best you can do is hope for a refund (take lots of pictures to document the condition).

Dave

[Analog103]

Here's a picture. This one's in the worst condition, the other two have only minor damage compared to this one.



They're from 1977. Damn, that would've been a cool quad I can imagine.

[Dr.HI-TONE]

that can probably be repaired/patched. Old School Dave is the resident speaker master, but I have used rubber cement and very thin layers of black tissue paper in layers, both front and back side sandwiching the tear.

I have also used Elmer's glue and thin pieces of paper towel to sandwich the tear, and had good luck with that. Just use a black felt tip pen to color the paper black a day or two after it dries.

Those are in much better condition than mine!

[Analog103]

You really think these can be saved? But they're still never going to sound the same, are they?

This time I'm NOT gonna take them to the "expert" I took my SC Fane to, I'd like to use someone competent, preferably on this side of the pond, even more preferably someone local.

If they really can be fixed I hope there will be no buzzing or strange noises afterwards!