Is the backside where the mounting bracket is and you make the electrical contacts black or a shinny bare metal like the FIAMM horns I just bought? The shinny nickel plating is ugly and I don't want to buy another set of horns like those.Thanks for any replies. Is the backside where the mounting bracket is and you make the electrical contacts black or a shinny bare metal like the FIAMM horns I just bought? The shinny nickel plating is ugly and I... » Read More Is the backside where the mounting bracket is and you make the electrical contacts black or a shinny bare metal like the FIAMM horns I just bought? The shinny nickel plating is ugly and I don't want to buy another set of horns like those.Thanks for any replies. « Show Less
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I believe that it is black. If it turns out to be shiny (bare metal for electrical connection) make the connection then apply some black touch up paint to it.
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No, the back of the PIAA's are all black like the rest of the horn... Hope this helps.
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You noticed that the tuning knob is completely unmarked. Somewhat amazing that the designers weren't ridiculed by testers at this major fail. I tuned to my favorite station by comparing to an existing radio, then marking it with a Sharpie. The black tuning knob got a dab of white paint. Lining up my Sharpie "dots" gets me close, but then I need to twist that knob, perhaps for signal drift. Yes, it's sort of silly to tune it while trying to hear another radio! All the more so since the ear muffs shield that other radio so well. I forgive it because it is comfortable, once "dialed in" it holds the station, and muffles noise so well. I listen to 2 FM and one AM station; tuning to each is a pain-in-the-ass. You noticed that the tuning knob is completely unmarked. Somewhat amazing that the designers weren't ridiculed by testers at this major fail. I tuned to my favorite station by comparing to an existing radio, then marking it with a Sharpie. The black tuning knob got a dab of white paint. Lining up my Sharpie "dots" gets me close, but then I need to twist that knob, perhaps for signal drift. Yes, it's sort of silly to tune it while trying to hear another radio! All the more so since the ear muffs shield that other radio so well. I forgive it because it is comfortable, once... » Read More You noticed that the tuning knob is completely unmarked. Somewhat amazing that the designers weren't ridiculed by testers at this major fail. I tuned to my favorite station by comparing to an existing radio, then marking it with a Sharpie. The black tuning knob got a dab of white paint. Lining up my Sharpie "dots" gets me close, but then I need to twist that knob, perhaps for signal drift. Yes, it's sort of silly to tune it while trying to hear another radio! All the more so since the ear muffs shield that other radio so well. I forgive it because it is comfortable, once "dialed in" it holds the station, and muffles noise so well. I listen to 2 FM and one AM station; tuning to each is a pain-in-the-ass. « Show Less
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So, it's between this one or the oval: see link (I think the round is cuter),but am concerned about allthese bad reviews.which oneof the two do you recommend? Is the light THAAAAT BAD?Worse than on the oval one???Conair Reflections LED Lighted Collection Mirror, Polished Chrome Finish
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I think mine came with the black nickel keys. It did not specify at the time of my order, and was from Taylor Music. I believe the black nickel model has been discontinued due to problems with the plating flaking off. The listing specifically says silver now, so I'd assume that's what you'd get.
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Hello Wendy. These are handmade pieces and they are all going to have variances in their tonal properties depending on how they were turned, how the metal was cast, how much of each type of metal is in the alloy, etc. I think that is what makes them so unique.
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I did this awhile ago, but if I remember correctly you get the horn(s) and some wire, but no hardware. I used existing screws/bolts in my car frame to mount the horn(s) and spliced in the wires with my existing horn wiring.
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I would say it's not dark at all. It looks like shiny chrome. It's a mirror. And I I have it in my 61 reissue gs in both positions. I like them.
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No problem. The mounting hardward doesn't show. I would recommend however that you purchase also from a local store a strip of cord cover for the picture down to the outlet. Makes it look a whole lot neater.Regards,
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Robert, are you talking about the area that is silver (the sharpened area)? Because I looked at mine closely just now and what I didn't notice when I first got it was that on mine the silver part seems to have a clear coating on it. I'm not sure of what, but it seems like tiny bubbles or debris in the clear coating. The black metal part of mine has one or two tiny pits but thats about it. Maybe contact the seller and swap it out?
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It is those thin pieces of metal sticking out to each side. I slide the wire through those little holes then apply the solder. The + & - are a bit confusing. What I have found is ....if the LED is laying flat with the + in the right hand corner near you, then the + terminal is on the side opposite you. If you hook it up backwards.....it just won't work, but no damage.Make sure it is heat sinked with thermal grease......otherwise it will burn itself out in just a couple seconds.
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i am glad you asked this. it was driving me nuts looking at the picture. I will have faith that there are indeed mounting holes in the correct locations :D
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It's easy! You can google the part or hit my favorite place, eBay! I have the same horns on my bike and when connected to the stock horn it's awesome!
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I purchased this for my niece to use with her iPod (gen 4 with retina display). When using her case, she had to attached the metallic ring that comes with the lens for quick magnetic mounting. If the case is off, she told me the back case is metal; so, no need for the metallic mounting ring. I did check with her and she really likes them, she's a photography buff.
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There is no functional reason for the red. Just advertising. But you do understand the use of the brass bar, right? You may respond to capnjohn@hughes.net.
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Hi, how are you? Thanks for your question. Sorry for the confusion. The mount has a matte black finish and the optic has an FDE coloring, as pictured. If there is anything else, we are here to help. Your friends at Fuddlebucks
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Hi Brad, (1) It does not have a quick release head- basic 1/4" threaded stud with plastic turn key attached under the mounting plate. (2) I tried to remove the head but it looks like I might damage the plastic ring that goes around the center post. But after removing the threaded bolt and that tightens the pan-lock it looks like the head could be removed byby inserting some kind of chisel/tool between the pan-lock ring and expanding it out of the groove at the top of the center post. I'm just not convinced that the plastic pan-lock ring won't break in the process. So yes you could remove the head and I assume Slik has other heads that would fit this post. Good luck-Michael M. Hi Brad, (1) It does not have a quick release head- basic 1/4" threaded stud with plastic turn key attached under the mounting plate. (2) I tried to remove the head but it looks like I might damage the plastic ring that goes around the center post. But after removing the threaded bolt and that tightens the pan-lock it looks like the head could be removed byby inserting some kind of chisel/tool between the pan-lock ring and expanding it out of the groove at the top of the center post. I'm just not convinced that the plastic pan-lock ring won't break in the process. So yes you... » Read More Hi Brad, (1) It does not have a quick release head- basic 1/4" threaded stud with plastic turn key attached under the mounting plate. (2) I tried to remove the head but it looks like I might damage the plastic ring that goes around the center post. But after removing the threaded bolt and that tightens the pan-lock it looks like the head could be removed byby inserting some kind of chisel/tool between the pan-lock ring and expanding it out of the groove at the top of the center post. I'm just not convinced that the plastic pan-lock ring won't break in the process. So yes you could remove the head and I assume Slik has other heads that would fit this post. Good luck-Michael M. « Show Less
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Everyone on here talks about the fluff. Like how pretty or ugly the speakers are and what they use them for. But the elephant in the room is what are the connectors on the back of the base station? There are zero pictures of the back of the base station and calling many distributors no one has a clue. There are no online user manual pdf's either. I awesome there is an electrical outlet and 2 audio in/out connector holes? Does anyone know? Thank you for helping me as I want to hook this up to my Home AVR Surround Sound system to use for listening to the radio.