Old school at the club

[mikebake]

So I go to a fundraiser at the old theatre which was turned into a club in the 70's and find that these cabs surround the dance floor. No longer in use, and some are unloaded. 4560's on top, what are the bottom cabs called again? (besides big). Can't remember. They have 4-5 of the big ones, couple of 4560's. 572945729557296

[mikebake]

Sorry, just realized photos are sideways. This system is not in use; they have some other 90's era off brand large PA in use now. 5729757298

[mikebake]

RCA "Ubangi"?

[1audiohack]

The one with protruding lips looks like an RCA "Ubangi", I can't remember the model number. If its not been modified it should be a full seven feet long with full height vents in both ends similar to the JBL 4550.

I have one of these and have looked long for another, what's to become of these?

[mikebake]

The one with protruding lips looks like an RCA "Ubangi", I can't remember the model number. If its not been modified it should be a full seven feet long with full height vents in both ends similar to the JBL 4550.

I have one of these and have looked long for another, what's to become of these?
I think one or more of them are full length etc. You want I should inquire?

[1audiohack]

Sure. I would hate to hear they went in a dumpster.

Having just bought 10 4550's I need more big black boxes like I need another hole in my head but,,, yeah.

Thank you Mike.

All the best.

[mikebake]

The logical thing would be to present them with removing the whole setup.

[1audiohack]

I don't know how one goes about that. Have you an idea of what the investment would be? Is there anything in that pile of stuff that is of any value to you?

[mikebake]

Not as an end user.

[1audiohack]

I meant interest you in anyway. Could you make a buck on any of it? Just curious, what else is in there?

If you get anymore information and it seems possible to get it out of there, I'm interested.

Thank you.
Barry.

[spkrman57]

Mike,

If There is a pair of horn loaded cabs for 15" driver I might be interested. Don't need the larger ones, hoping for something smallish that horn loads down to 80hz or lower!

Regards, Ron

PS: call me sometime....!

[mikebake]

Mike,

If There is a pair of horn loaded cabs for 15" driver I might be interested. Don't need the larger ones, hoping for something smallish that horn loads down to 80hz or lower!

Regards, Ron

PS: call me sometime....!
What smallish cab horn loads down to 80, esp. in a front loaded horn? The only thing they have else is those 4560's. They ain't small and the are fully horn loaded at 200 and drop off quickly in the 100's.

[spkrman57]

What smallish cab horn loads down to 80, esp. in a front loaded horn? The only thing they have else is those 4560's. They ain't small and the are fully horn loaded at 200 and drop off quickly in the 100's.

Mike,

Let me know if you do unload all those spkrs.

Regards, Ron

[mikebake]

Well, well, well. It gets more interesting. Some photos coming. Also, the gent told me that 7 years ago a guy came and bought all the "old RCA speakers whch were in storage, and RCA amps in the projection room, and there was some REALLY old stuff up in the attic that he bought. He scrounged everything, and paid me $7000. He was building a new theatre from the ground up in Ohio, name was Wilson". Wonder what all he found.

[mikebake]

This guy saved EVERYTHING he has ever had/come across. Pickers dream; old beer signs, etc. All minty.

[mikebake]

Mike,

Let me know if you do unload all those spkrs.

Regards, Ron
Ron, what are you interested in?

[mikebake]

57370
The 4560's have 12's in them, not 15's. Photo attached. Cannot move cab/remove driver so will have to surmise what driver this is. There are 4 of these 4560's with these 12's in them. If you are interested in the drivers and /or cabs, PM me.

[mikebake]

E120?

[mikebake]

57371
Need help from the brains; this shows the 15's that are loaded in the RCA Ubangi horns. Best guess? These were loaded in the later 70's/mid 80's I think.

[mikebake]

57373And then at another location..........
Hmmmm.
Come to papa.

[mech986]

57373And then at another location..........
Hmmmm.
Come to papa.

Looks like you struck GOLD! Hope that's a 375 stuck to that. Question is, what's under it?

Lookin' good. Maybe you could bring a video camera and walk around with it (Mike the American Picker!) so we could see what's there? Gosh, plenty of likely stuff for everyone. Sure would like some of those old porcelain or metal advertising signs.

[mech986]

57371
Need help from the brains; this shows the 15's that are loaded in the RCA Ubangi horns. Best guess? These were loaded in the later 70's/mid 80's I think.

Looks like ribbed cones, probably 2225H or 2226H's or similar for sound reinforcement.

[mech986]

Well, well, well. It gets more interesting. Some photos coming. Also, the gent told me that 7 years ago a guy came and bought all the "old RCA speakers whch were in storage, and RCA amps in the projection room, and there was some REALLY old stuff up in the attic that he bought. He scrounged everything, and paid me $7000. He was building a new theatre from the ground up in Ohio, name was Wilson". Wonder what all he found.

Couldn't be that hard to find some history of recent theatre builds or openings in Ohio, especially since it's only been in the last 7 years - likely the build or announcement is somewhere on the internet or newspapers. Maybe he didn't use everything...

[mikebake]

57375

[mech986]

57375

Hmm, looks a bit small for a 375 diameter wise from that angle, but the label will surely tell. Is there more than just one horn, lens, driver?

[1audiohack]

The four bolt mounting pattern certainly indicates it a two inch throat driver.

[mikebake]

Says 375 on the back!

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57382

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57383

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57384

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57385

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57386

[loach71]

An H/K Citation 11 -- one of my favorite legacy preamps!

[mech986]

MIKE!!! JACKPOT, JACKPOT, JACKPOT! I must say, you're making this more and more drool worthy! Even a spare aluminum diaphragm!

And this is all within Lima or a surrounding city?? Wow.

Do you now have a running list of the gear and how many? Looks like time to buy a lottery ticket!

Very happy for ya, may be interested if something catches my eye.

Regards,

Bart

[mikebake]

MIKE!!! JACKPOT, JACKPOT, JACKPOT! I must say, you're making this more and more drool worthy! Even a spare aluminum diaphragm!

And this is all wit
Yhin Lima or a surrounding city?? Wow.

Do you now have a running list of the gear and how many? Looks like time to buy a lottery ticket!

Very happy for ya, may be interested if something catches my eye.

Regards,

Bart
When I get it all moved here, I will detail more of it. There are mid-range horns that are spoken for, but there will be some 2440's available, and some 4560 cabs for cheap. Some other stuff. I'm still sorting it. I just really wonder what that dude pulled out of here 7 years ago, and gave him 7K then. I bet it didn't go in a new theatre, but was sold. Tube stuff, and who knows, maybe WE stuff? This place opened in the 20's. There really isn't necessarily all that much stuff that may draw interest here, but I will make the forum aware of the gear in case anyone needs/wants it. This really isn't a money making scheme for me, it was to get audiohack a Ubangi to match his other one, and then dispose of the rest at reasonable market values, which is what I gave the owner. He's got a few weird items that may end up catching someones fancy, though, under that tarp. Nothing fabulous, though.

[1audiohack]

There is/was a company called the Theater Preservation Group or something similar that canvased the country doing just what you described, and operating about the time you describe, buying as much of the old theater gear as they could find. After trying to chase them down and being redirected to some Asian websites I drew the conclusion (possibly incorrectly) that they had indeed preserved much of it, in Asia. Better to be appreciated somewhere than in a landfill.

[mikebake]

57896
Well, the deal is done. Audiohack is going to have a pile of gear to play with. And the owner mentioned today that he had tweeters in the basement and did I want to see them? See them? No, I want to buy them. Done.

[mikebake]

Anybody got those brackets for mounting 2405's?

[louped garouv]

I may have some, let me look tonight...

you keeping that triangular/pyramid baffle?

[mech986]

57896
Well, the deal is done. Audiohack is going to have a pile of gear to play with. And the owner mentioned today that he had tweeters in the basement and did I want to see them? See them? No, I want to buy them. Done.


Anybody got those brackets for mounting 2405's?

Mike,

if the 2405's have the square plate attached, they should have threaded mounting holes which would allow behind the baffle flush mounting via machine screws, 8/32 x 1 1/4 FLH.

See this exploded diagram for details of use in the 4333B:
http://www.jblproservice.com/pdf/Studio%20Monitor%20Series/4333B.pdf

[mikebake]

I may have some, let me look tonight...

you keeping that triangular/pyramid baffle?
No, you want them?

[mikebake]

Mike,

if the 2405's have the square plate attached, they should have threaded mounting holes which would allow behind the baffle flush mounting via machine screws, 8/32 x 1 1/4 FLH.

See this exploded diagram for details of use in the 4333B:
http://www.jblproservice.com/pdf/Studio Monitor Series/4333B.pdf
Yeah, good point, thanks, but I want to possibly mount them in my 4560's as there originally were before I converted them with subwoofs help from 3 way to 2 way. Just for the hell of it.

[louped garouv]

No, you want them?

yes,


and I have 8 of the square bracket/plates....

not in use...

but it looks like you have them too...

[mikebake]

No, I'm referring to the angled L bracket JBL used for these.

[subwoof]

I think I have a couple sets..lemme look.

[mikebake]

I think I have a couple sets..lemme look.
Cool, thanks

[Eaulive]

A pair of 2405 would be nice :)

[mikebake]

A pair of 2405 would be nice :)Message me.

[mikebake]

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58077

[JuniorJBL]

Nice score Mike!!:applaud:

[mikebake]

I'd say the Ubangis are the biggest/heaviest cabs I've ever had to move.

[Lee in Montreal]

I'd say the Ubangis are the biggest/heaviest cabs I've ever had to move.

That's why casters were invented. Build a tray with heavy duty casters underneath. Get a pair of straps. ;) I am glad you managed to put your hands on those Unbangis.

[mikebake]

We had two pairs of modern four wheel heavy duty furniture dollies; made it easier but there was still a LOT of lifting and carrying.

[mikebake]

Should I salvage that monster Bose 1801 amp?

[JuniorJBL]

Yes.

[spkrman57]

And yes, the Bose 1801 amp is regarded highly by some.


I think someone else designed that amp, not sure though and my memory is not what it used to be.:blink:


Regards, Ron

[mikebake]

Market test: run of the mill 375's brought $1300/pair. Gold lenses, $600. 2405's about $100 each. H5039 horns $275. LE15B's $225 each. Didn't want to really put them back in use; no room, no time. I did bring home the Bose 1801 80 lb. amp, too. Owner said it had some bad transistors! Parts amp, I guess. If interested, PM me.

[spkrman57]

I did bring home the Bose 1801 80 lb. amp, too. Owner said it had some bad transistors! Parts amp, I guess. If interested, PM me.

Even not working the amp should fetch some decent $$$ on e-bay.

Ron sends...

[mikebake]

This is what this stuff brought last week, not an offer to sell, sorry for any confusion.
Market test: run of the mill 375's brought $1300/pair. Gold lenses, $600. 2405's about $100 each. H5039 horns $275. LE15B's $225 each. Didn't want to really put them back in use; no room, no time. I did bring home the Bose 1801 80 lb. amp, too. Owner said it had some bad transistors! Parts amp, I guess. If interested, PM me.