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minuteman35
01-02-2011, 15:48
Let me start by saying that I am not a hi-fi buff, well not yet anyway.

I am here because I am trying to find some information on a pair of speakers that belonged to my late father. Although they have 'LOCKWOOD' on the front there is nothing else on them, and the only other thing I know is that he bought them new in about 1957.

A google search revealed lots of history about Lockwoods but the only contactable people I could find were Roger from Lockwood Audio and a Scottish chap who has a pair of Majors and runs a forum.

To keep it brief, in discussion with Marco he said he was sure that forum members would be interested in seeing some pictures of them, so I will be posting these and a description in the 'Private Exhibitions' section.

For my own personal background, well since I don't have a system to tell you about at the moment, I'll tell you about my musical tastes and my avatar.

My musical tastes are really quite wide, with a preference for things recorded in the 70's that were played on electric guitars by people with very long hair and extremely questionable taste in clothes. Last 3 things on my recently played list; Lady GaGa, Smetana 'Ma Vlast' and Roger Waters 'Pros and Cons..'

My avatar is the great British comic actor Tony Hancock in the final scene of 'The Missing Page' where he announces "You've got to be just right with this stereophonic lark, there's 250 quids worth of the latest gramophone equipment here, all set up and waiting to blast me out of me chair.................all I need now is a record".

ATB for now

Steve

Ali Tait
01-02-2011, 18:23
Hi Steve, welcome. Like the avatar!

Marco
01-02-2011, 18:25
Hi Steve,

Welcome to AoS - glad you joined :)

Nice introduction, mate. I think the key bit you said is "I am not a hi-fi buff, well not yet anyway...". Don't worry, you'll soon catch the infection! :eyebrows:

Some of the chaps here may indeed be interested in your BTH Lockwoods, not least our resident BTH enthusiast, Andy!

Anyway, looking forward to hearing your speakers on Friday. I'm sure you'll sell them, no problem. Here's a sneaky peak for those who haven't seen them:

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/5433/s1050869.jpg (http://img841.imageshack.us/i/s1050869.jpg/)

Deliciously 'sombre' and retro looking, with a fine BBC heritage, which is just right up my street :cool:

They may yet feature in our system at the Scalford Hall show on 6th March, if Steve puts them on Ebay in time ;)

Marco.

P.S Tony Hancock is indeed a legend!

Barry
02-02-2011, 00:43
Let me start by saying that I am not a hi-fi buff, well not yet anyway.

I am here because I am trying to find some information on a pair of speakers that belonged to my late father. Although they have 'LOCKWOOD' on the front there is nothing else on them, and the only other thing I know is that he bought them new in about 1957.

A google search revealed lots of history about Lockwoods but the only contactable people I could find were Roger from Lockwood Audio and a Scottish chap who has a pair of Majors and runs a forum.

To keep it brief, in discussion with Marco he said he was sure that forum members would be interested in seeing some pictures of them, so I will be posting these and a description in the 'Private Exhibitions' section.

For my own personal background, well since I don't have a system to tell you about at the moment, I'll tell you about my musical tastes and my avatar.

My musical tastes are really quite wide, with a preference for things recorded in the 70's that were played on electric guitars by people with very long hair and extremely questionable taste in clothes. Last 3 things on my recently played list; Lady GaGa, Smetana 'Ma Vlast' and Roger Waters 'Pros and Cons..'

My avatar is the great British comic actor Tony Hancock in the final scene of 'The Missing Page' where he announces "You've got to be just right with this stereophonic lark, there's 250 quids worth of the latest gramophone equipment here, all set up and waiting to blast me out of me chair.................all I need now is a record".

ATB for now

Steve

Welcome to AoS Steve.

An exellent introduction by the way. Don't worry about "not being a Hi-fi buff". It's probably for the better that you're not; however if you are looking for help, there are plenty of friendly and knowledgable people here who will be glad to be of assistance.

Love the Avatar. Ironically, the record that Hancock did borrow was Schubert's 'Unfinished' !

Regards

Beechwoods
02-02-2011, 07:27
Another 'Hancock's Half Hour' fan here Steve! Welcome to the forum. Love the look of those Lockwoods, are you sure you can't put them to use yourself?

Techno Commander
02-02-2011, 08:15
Welcome Steve. A beautiful pair of speakers there.

minuteman35
02-02-2011, 13:37
Thanks very much guys, you really are a friendly bunch here.

Some Hancock afficionados, and nobody's thrown things at me for being a glam rock fan!

As I mentioned, will do a longer post with more background and pictures hopefully today.

ATB Steve

Alex_UK
02-02-2011, 14:38
Hi Steve, those speakers are really quite rubbish, as I am sure you have already sussed, but in the interests of the friendliness of the forum and as I'm feeling charitable, I'll give you £50 for them - and I'll even come and pick them up. Sound like a deal? ;) :lol:

Enjoy your stay, however brief it may be - (you sure you couldn't be tempted to put a glamorous little system that would really rock to go with those speakers? :))

All the best.

Welder
02-02-2011, 17:34
Hi Steve :)

RUN!! Before you end up like the rest of us.
Given your inherited speakers you’ll probably end up with a secondary central heating system, a rack full of strange looking boxes and a headache if you hang around here.
Do yourself a favour mate sell the speakers and buy yourself an mp3 player and a good set of headphones ;)

Jonboy
02-02-2011, 18:48
Hello Steve and welcome, don't do it, keep the speakers and enjoy them, however if you want to proceed i will up Alex's bid and offer you £60 ;) :lol:

John
02-02-2011, 20:46
Nought wrong with a bit glam rock every now and again
I used to love the Sweet they made 2 good rock albums that still sound good today