Serial Number registry?

[glen]

Model number AN 216
(#5 added in ink, possibly representing 5 lb magnet structure?)
Impedance 16 ohms
Serial number 5101
(January 1951 by my current interpretation of date code)

This Flat-back welded magnet pot would predate the earliest listings I've seen for D216
(first appearance in August 15, 1952 price list, but not yet shown in 1952 catalog on this site)

This would also be earlier than the earliest D208 I've seen,
a flat-back Serial number 302139 that I interpret as being from February 1953, but there is plenty of evidence of earlier D208s:
D208 is shown in 1949 catalog, and included on April 15, 1949 price list.

Anyone seen anything like this before?

Currently listed in ebay auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-JBL-JIM-JAM...QQcmdZViewItem

[glen]

From auction description:
JBL C38 Enclosure serial #11303
D130 15" Woofer serial #61216
O75 Compression Tweeter serial # 36978 Crossover N2600 serial #13866
Also included are the silver legs.


http://cgi.ebay.com/JBL-C38-38-Speak...QQcmdZViewItem

[glen]

D130 serial number 88229

Seller on ebay says he has receipt for original purchase in January of 1973.

http://cgi.ebay.com/JBL-model-D-130-...QQcmdZViewItem

from auction description:
I purchased the loudspeakers in January, 1973 and I have the original invoice, paid $108 each. Speakers were removed from original custom enclosures.

[glen]

I don't think JBL marketed a system like this:

D131 serial number 21856
075 serial number 32956
N2600 serial number 12047 and 12048 dated August 30, 1962

Does anyone know why they would market a system with the D123 and 075 (002 system), but not the combination ofD131 and 075?

http://cgi.ebay.com/JBL-D131-075-Sig...QQcmdZViewItem

from the auction description:
These fine USA made speakers were bought new in 1962, are in perfect working order, and have been maintained in original pristine condition under one owner's loving care. The natural sound is phenominal and crystal-clear. The wood cabinets are custom solid walnut fine furniture by Accoustic Craft - higher grade than manufacture stock cabinet. Only very selective buyers order that and they were NOT home built but by factory. These fine walnut cabinets also serve as end table/ night stand furniture in additional to the premium stereo function. Now the cabinets have no dents, nicks, or scratches all around.
The woofers are JBL D131 Signature series 12" in pristine condition. The cones and foams are in excellent shape for 44 years. They were never reformed or repaired.
The tweeters are the JBL 075 bullet tweeters which were machined from a solid block of aluminum. There bullet tweeters have indefinite life (metal) and has crystal clear direct (as trumpet) high frequence response. They are premium and highly sought taday. Just reference its value: in 2002 ebay item#1357053178 bid at $455 a pair.
The Crossover is JBL N2600 in 16, 32 ohms. All the controls and metal portions are in wonderful condition.

[Zilch]

http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/s...=Acousti-craft

[glen]

Blond C34 with 001 system on ebay with sales receipt dated July 10, 1956.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1956-Jim-Lansing...QQcmdZViewItem

130A
175 serial number 2283
N1200 serial number 126

from the auction description:

1956 Lansing Folded Horn Speaker
As shown is nice 1956 Jim Lansing Model 34 Folded Horn Cabinet with original D130 Woofer and 175DLH Koustical Lens Assy or Tweeter. The speaker was tested and works excellent. The Cabinet is in almost excellent condition. Has a side chip to the veneer as shown also lower corner has chip. A beautiful blond wood with nice grain. Original grill is excellent too. Cabinet is folded horn which reproduces excellent bass. Woofer is Lansing D130 15". Woofer has ALNICO magnet. 4" voice coil at 25watt rating. Horn Tweeter is Lansing Koustical Lens Assembly Model 175DLH 5" diameter. Also has Lansing 1200 Dividing network with 1200hz crossover. Includes all original paperwork plus original recept from 1956 Satisfaction warranty on this one. Size 23 3/4"x 40"x22 3/4" Prefer local pickup. Please see all photos for details and condition. Please see my other auctions for the Amp and Pre amp from the same estate. Thanks

[glen]

C50 Olympus on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:L:RTQ:US:1

C50 cabinet serial number 10408
LE15A serial number 3652
LE85 serial number 2607
LX5 serial number 6687

[glen]

As described in this thread:

http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/s...ad.php?t=10845

C37 cabinet with rare "L" exclamation point brass emblem
130A serial number 11577
175 serial number 2119
N1200 serial number 284
1217-1290 with script "L" decal

[glen]

As listed in ebay auction:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...DME:B:AAQ:CA:1

C60 cabinet serial number 10645
LE15A serial number 13163
375 serial number 8878
LX5 serial number 15745
075 serial number 60121
with HL93 horn/lens, N7000, and PR15 passive radiator

[glen]

In an auction on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:L:RTQ:US:1

D130 serial number 69235 and 70135
LE175 serial number 1038 and 1040
1217-1290 serial number 13274 and 13282
N1200 serial number 14126 and 14127

from auction description:
Please see pictures, this set of 1965 vintage JBL equipment are all in excellent condition with no rips in the woofer cloth, also the surround is the earlier paper instead of foam. They include all labels, no large scratches or dents in any of the equipment. All paint is intact and in excellent condition. They came out of an older gentleman's estate, from a built in wall cabinet. Includes all paperwork and is signed and dated with warranties all dated 1965, and also a booklet which features all three units, D 130 16 OHMs woofers, LE 175 Horns, and N1200 Crossovers. Six pieces total. Two woofers, two horns with drivers, and two crossovers.

[glen]

These components have the 6-digit date code serial numbers
130A serial number 505169
175 serial number N-50574
1217-1290 serial number 505-153
crossover serial number 505170

My best guess is that the shared "505" prefix would indicate a May 1950 date of origin.

in auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/JBL-175-16-OHM-H...QQcmdZViewItem

from the auction description:
Vintage James B. Lansing!!!!

FIRST IS A RARE JBL model 175 HORN DRIVER AND model 1217-129 LENS.ALNICO MAGNET. UNIT IS ALL ORIGINAL UNTOUCHED WITH RED WAX SEAL.THIS WAS A PART OF "JIM LANSING" SIGNATURE COLLECTION, SEE PICTURES. SERIAL NUMBER N-50574.COMES WITH HORN TYPE 1217-1290 SERIAL 505-153
NEXT UP IS A VERY RARE JBL 15" MODEL 130A SPEAKER WITH WITH THE ALINCO MAGNET. THIS WAS A PART OF "JIM LANSING" SIGNATURE COLLECTION, see pictures. PAPER CONE IS CRACKED AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. SERIAL NUMBER 505169
AND FINALLY THE CROSSOVER NETWORK, THE MODEL NUMBER ON THE STICKER IS MISSING, THE SERIAL NUMBER IS 505170 SO THIS WAS ALL FROM THE SAME MONO SPEAKER AT ONE TIME. HAVE BEEN IN STORAGE FOR A FEW YEARS, SOLD AS-IS.

[glen]

D-1004 cabinet serial number 1242
D-130-B 32 ohm serial number 5002
D-130-B 32 ohm serial number 5002
175 serial number not specified
1217-1290 horn serial number not specified
N-1200 serial number 5002

Note the matching D130 and N-1200 numbers indicating February 1950 date of origin

The baffle in this cabinet still has the cutout and stand-offs for the old H1000 horn, a black piece of board on top of that has the 175DLH mounted to that. This seems to have pushed the driver back far enough to require some mods to the D-1004 cabinet (see last picture comparing this cabinet to a D-1004 with the H1000 horn). It looks like the back vertical was trimmed and a corner brace was removed.


ebay auctions of a single D-1004:

http://cgi.ebay.com/JBL-Speaker-D1004-Earlier-Than-Hartsfield-D130B-Woofers_W0QQitemZ9732653764QQcategoryZ50597QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem


from auction description:
One Early JBL Corner Speaker Model D1004. Serial #1206. Only ONE Speaker.

Dimensions are 35" x 17 1/2" x 50 3/4". Net weight 136.8 lbs/62.1kg.

Wow, this is not everyday you see such a rare vintage early JBL beauty. All of it is JBL. Early serial number too.

The components inside are 2 x 130B 32 Ohms 15" Speakers. Both speakers are in very very near mint condition. Excellent paint.

Serial numbers 5002 on Both 15" woofers. The cones are as new. No holes and cones do not rub. Cone number is 978A on both. Look at pictures below and you'll see the amazing condition the speakers are in. First time removed for pictures taking!
Both speakers are connected and measured DCR reads 5.8 Ohms.

The Driver is a 175 model with horn model 1217-1290. Early Lansing color too. Measured DCR reads 11.4 Ohms.

The crossover is model N-1200. 16 Ohms. Serial #5002.

Tested with a small tube amp and you can bet the sound is awesome.

All plywood construction. No particle board. Cabinet is in excellent condition.

All components inside are original early James B Lansing. Take a look at pictures below.

Check my other auctions for more old speakers and horns.

Due to size and weight the speaker will be plywood crated on a pallet and shipped. There will be a $100.00 packing/handling charge for this. No charge if you pick up or arrange for your own transportation.

International Shipping by Baxglobal Door to Door is approximately $500.00 About $300.00 if shipped to major airport only.

Shipping across US by Forward Air is about $125.00 or less.

Thank you and Good Luck : ) : )

[glen]

L100 serial number 280639A

Seller says original receipt is dated 1-19-1978

In ebay auction:
http://us.f356.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Sho...ead=&box=Inbox


from the auction:
These have been tested & sound AWESOME. They have been owned by the same audiophile owner since original purchase in 1978. He has kept TREMENDOUS & OUTSTANDING care of these babies. He has all of the paperwork, including instruction manual. He even has the original boxes & packing foam!

[glen]

The D42020 version of the short-lived Bel-Aire speaker on ebay

D216 serial number 17188
075 serial number 11947
N2400 serial number 10329

in auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-1950s-JBL-B...QQcmdZViewItem

from description:
Very rare 1950's JBL Bel-Aire model D42020 two-way bookshelf speaker in superb original condition. It has been thoroughly tested, plays great, sounds fantastic!
Walnut veneer, original grill cloth and frame.
Original satin lacquer finish
16 ohm N2400 crossover #10329
16 ohm 075 bullet tweeter, red wax seals intact #11947
16 ohm D216 low frequency driver, original 208 310 perfect cone #17188
Search the world over and I doubt you will ever find another Bel-Aire in such nice, all original condition.

[glen]

D130 serial number 83284 and 83505
075 serial number 66497 and 66514
N2400 serial number 31768 and 31863

three different auctions of parts claimed to be from a pair of C38 speakers:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll..._PcY_BID_W0_IT

from auction description:
This auction is for the D130 pair only. The 075 tweeters and 2400 X-over photos are to show you the entire set is available now.
Pair of Classic D130's, lovingly cared for by me for some time. I'm clearing out some of my treasures, so my loss is your gain.
Removed from C38 cabinets, clean and pristine as the day they were manufactured (minus a few mounting screw marks, of course). Serial #s are 83505, 5.9-ohm and 83284, 6.0-ohm; cones, voicecoils, ductcaps and spiders are the original JBL installed parts.
The matching, pristine, 075 bullet tweeters, and N2400 Crossovers are available in my other auctions.




http://cgi.ebay.com/JBL-075-8-ohm-pa...QQcmdZViewItem

from auction description:
This auction is for the 075 tweeter pair, mounting rings and baffles only. The D130 woofers and 2400 X-over photos are to show you the entire set is available now.
Pair of Classic 075's, lovingly cared for by me for some time. I'm clearing out some of my treasures, so my loss is your gain.
Removed from C38 cabinets, clean and pristine as the day they were manufactured (minus a few mounting screw marks, of course). Serial #s are 66497, 6.5-ohm and 66514, 6.5-ohm; voicecoils are the original JBL installed parts.
The matching, pristine, D130 woofers, and N2400 Crossovers are available in my other auctions.



http://cgi.ebay.com/JBL-2400-8-ohm-p...QQcmdZViewItem

from auction description:

This auction is for the N2400 crossover pair only.
The D130 woofers and 075 tweeters, photos are to show you the entire set is available now.
Pair of Classic N2400's, lovingly cared for by me for some time. I'm clearing out some of my treasures, so my loss is your gain.
Removed from C38 cabinets, clean and pristine as the day they were manufactured (minus a few mounting screw marks, of course). Serial #s are 31863 and 31768; coils and capacitors are the original JBL installed parts.
The matching, pristine, D130 woofers, and 075 tweeters are available in my other auctions.