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O G
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posted April 22, 2008 12:37 PM
FeePay they fet posted oftenProlly counterfeits, I have no connection... I think if you search the board somebody posted a scan a while back... -------------------- Sound is nothing but disturbed air molecules, in an organised fashion.-Bob Brozman
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posted April 23, 2008 04:15 PM
So you think the ones on *bay are not real? I looked at this guys sales history and he has sold quite a few of them.... If they look good I guess it doesn't matter... he's asking $39 for a set of 4, does this seem reasonable?What do you think it would cost to have my own produced.... any idea? I thought they were putting out some kind of repro of the old VOT speakers, you'd think you'd be able to get the stickers direct from them... Any ideas?
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posted April 23, 2008 04:43 PM
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I thought they were putting out some kind of repro of the old VOT speakers, you'd think you'd be able to get the stickers direct from them...Any ideas?
Maybe a couple of pairs several years ago. I posted here- the idea was not to sell them. They were posted at a ridiculous price...it was done to give an image of "worth" to the fake Altec. "See- we really are Altec...." Don't count on Altec pro for anything- they no longer exist. Shut down a while ago, may still be inventory in the pipeline. Doubt ANY VOT's or stickers. The Ebay seller may not be doing the "faking" or "alleged" I should say. Does it matter if it's fake? A 30 year old sticker versus a new one isn't going to alter the sound.
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posted April 24, 2008 01:08 PM
Ok, let me put on my nitpicky hat.... the ones on feepay according to the listing are 15" x 7.75" and according to the thread with the link to the image on this forum, they should be: 13.318" x 6.672"Is that correct? Decal paper may be the way to go, except I'll have to cut them from 11" x 17" paper, and I am not the super artistic type... can probably pull it off, but makes me nervous. Wonder what a print shop would charge to do it. Maybe I'll make a call.... or maybe I can find one on-line.... Any thoughts? Just picking people's brains.... THANKS!
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posted April 24, 2008 01:29 PM
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posted April 24, 2008 02:53 PM
I did, he said:"The originals used from 1945 thru the late 60's were water transfer but Altec switched to peel & stick in 1968. These are high quality exact reproductions of the peel & stick version. They are also the same size as the original water trasfer decals." I am going to go ahead and buy from him, but I just want to make sure these are the correct stickers for my speakers before I pay $40 for them. You have me concerned when you mention a white border. THANKS!
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posted April 24, 2008 03:20 PM
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I did, he said:"The originals used from 1945 thru the late 60's were water transfer but Altec switched to peel & stick in 1968. These are high quality exact reproductions of the peel & stick version. They are also the same size as the original water trasfer decals."
Worked with B & R Sound here in Columbus Spring of 1971...Brand new from the box A-7's used water transfer...I put them on myself. 100% sure, date April or May. Info may be semi-correct, but at least wrong on date.
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posted April 24, 2008 03:26 PM
O G:Do the stickers he is selling look right to you? THANKS! Also, any info on where exactly to place on speakers?
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posted April 24, 2008 03:29 PM
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Decal paper may be the way to go, except I'll have to cut them from 11" x 17" paper, and I am not the super artistic type... can probably pull it off, but makes me nervous. Wonder what a print shop would charge to do it.
THANKS!
I would buy a pack of paper...10 sheets?Take the pack to a print shop...typically $1 per cut.
One cut from each dimension gets the proper size...then run thru the bypass feeder one at a time... two cuts... Alternative print the info then 4 cuts to trim to size. I prefer the other method.. Kinko's is often cooperative, may just take the paper and bfish's scan in on disk and have them do the whole thing..should be maybe a buck a copy plus $ to trim...might as well print the whole pack, you may screw up one, and when your friends see your new decals they may want a set... Too bad you ain't in cowtown Ohio, I'd cut them for you. OTOH they could be mailed back and forth media mail if you get stuck.
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posted April 24, 2008 04:58 PM
I have only seen speakers that looked like mine once on-line and of course I can't find that link right now.... here is a picture of them, please ignore the drywall dust all over them, it will be cleaned up once I finish my theater build. Also, they are probably the wrong color, but they look good. I know, why I am being so picky about the stickers, I just want them to be right if I am paying money for them. Anyone know what model exactly these are?
Also, in case you are curious, this is my equipment rack that is driving them, please excuse this mess as well... all part of the project... notice the amp on the bottom right still needs to be painted black. I hope this isn't blasphemy, painting them black.... 
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