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Air Horn Sounds Like Real Train
Not everyone wants a train horn under the hood of their vehicle. But for those who do, HornBlasters offers a couple of models that are more than just loud.
“They are precision instruments that sound just like a train. All our Shocker horns are made in the U.S. and hand-tuned,” says Matt Heller, owner of HornBla
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Air Horn Sounds Like Real Train MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Miscellaneous Not everyone wants a train horn under the hood of their vehicle But for those who do HornBlasters offers a couple of models that are more than just loud “They are precision instruments that sound just like a train All our Shocker horns are made in the U S and hand-tuned ” says Matt Heller owner of HornBlasters based in Florida His best selling Shocker Classic train horn is actually four horns each sounding the right note to make the perfect chord The air horn comes with a small 12-volt air compressor 2-gal air tank and all the air line and fittings required for hookup for $480 The system is weatherproof and fits under the vehicle’s standard horn which can also still be used The durable fiberglass reinforced plastic horns resonate with a deep sound 142 decibels “As a rule of thumb if you see a chrome air horn that’s not a train horn ” Heller notes adding that kits that only sell three horns also don’t create the right train horn chord The majority of HornBlasters’ customers are male and live in the Midwest or South but they come from all walks of life Many own trucks but the horns work on all kinds of cars motorcycles ATV’s and custom made trains and models “Guys that hear it say ‘I don’t know why I need it but I have to have it ’ ” Heller says Just like using any loud tool he tells customers to use good judgment when blasting the 7-second horn – with ear protection and at least 100 ft from people Some tie it to their car alarm which definitely draws unwanted attention HornBlasters also sells the “Godfather of horns” the Nathan AirChime 156 decibels made of diecast aluminum for $1 500 For people who want to spend less HornBlasters offers an imported air horn for $250 Check the website to hear how the horns sound and to find out more information Contact: FARM SHOW Followup HornBlasters 39440 Pattie Rd Zephyr Hills Fla 33540 ph 877 209-8179; wwwHornBlasters com
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