Hey guys!
I'm thinking about getting these speakers: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-CELESTION ... 3cce6edd56" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
But my question is... how difficult/expensive would be to get them repaired? The cone is supposed to be all right.
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Re: Speakers repair
Well, there are some meticulous people who can remove, re-align and re-glue, but if there IS any wear on the voice coils, then they're pretty much toast.
So I like purple, okay!!!!!!
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Re: Speakers repair
Wembley Speakers are my go to reconers, but...........
£40+ for the work, £15 each way insured postage (in the UK). Their prerola recones are very good and sound absolutely spot on but you would never make the money back on resale, so great to keep your tone but bad for collectablity
Better buy some good ones and pay one postage. I do have 4 of these on a shelf, can't decide what to do with them as I have a couple of early 70s cabs stripped for rebuilds, basketweave, chequerboard and black baffles. I have 80w, 100w, and two 120w rated 4x12s so there is some merit in a 260w cab
£40+ for the work, £15 each way insured postage (in the UK). Their prerola recones are very good and sound absolutely spot on but you would never make the money back on resale, so great to keep your tone but bad for collectablity
Better buy some good ones and pay one postage. I do have 4 of these on a shelf, can't decide what to do with them as I have a couple of early 70s cabs stripped for rebuilds, basketweave, chequerboard and black baffles. I have 80w, 100w, and two 120w rated 4x12s so there is some merit in a 260w cab
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Re: Speakers repair
all depends on what the problem is. it is not worth the risk on G12-65's in my opinion. just get some that are in good condition instead. cost to repair them would be about the same as a recone anyway, if not more. justifiable on rare speakers but probably not on G12-65's.
if the actual coil is damaged, not much can be done with them.
if the actual coil is damaged, not much can be done with them.
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Re: Speakers repair
Ok, thank you guys! After reading your comments I guess I'll pass on these. Thanks again. I was asking because I have an opportunity to buy a good pair for a good price. (about 150 pounds for both) I wanted to raise some money to start a new build.