VC Speaker

nogin007 · November 27th, 2003, 09:38 AM

The original speaker in my '68 VC has developed some cracks in it. Would it be better to buy a new speaker, or have the original reconed? The original is an Oxford, and I could probably find one with better sound. Does reconing change the sound? Thanks.

Bluesbob · November 27th, 2003, 01:38 PM

Change the speaker. Put in a Weber 8A125, but keep the old speaker. Reconing definitely changes the sound. A reconed speaker may or may not loosen up enough to sound similar to the old one.

buglecorps · November 27th, 2003, 04:55 PM

a good selection of 4 ohm speakers out there now..if $$ is a problem; Fender offers a 4 ohm 8" replacement..best price I have seen is from Angela Instruments... less than $50 to your door.

nogin007 · November 27th, 2003, 09:49 PM

The cost isn't as important as the sound.A local fellow that deals in vintage musical equipment suggested I get it reconed to keep its value. But, since I have no plans to sell, I want something that sounds good.

jjmantele · November 27th, 2003, 10:26 PM

at webervst.com. Since it's an 8" the choices are much more limited than a 10" or 12." He may be able to re-cone it in a way that will improve the tone.

Personally, I would keep the original in the closet (as is) and buy a Weber. When you're 95 years old and you sell it, the 100% original speaker will bring an extra $2000.00 at the rate Champs ( ok VC here) have been increasing in value.

November 27th, 2003, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
nogin007 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 155	VC Speaker The original speaker in my '68 VC has developed some cracks in it. Would it be better to buy a new speaker, or have the original reconed? The original is an Oxford, and I could probably find one with better sound. Does reconing change the sound? Thanks.

November 27th, 2003, 01:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bluesbob Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: East Suffolk L.I. Posts: 1,007 20 Photos	My advice... Change the speaker. Put in a Weber 8A125, but keep the old speaker. Reconing definitely changes the sound. A reconed speaker may or may not loosen up enough to sound similar to the old one. __________________ What, me worry?

November 27th, 2003, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
buglecorps Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Suburban Twang Town Posts: 753	Not worth a RC a good selection of 4 ohm speakers out there now..if $$ is a problem; Fender offers a 4 ohm 8" replacement..best price I have seen is from Angela Instruments... less than $50 to your door. __________________ Loud is Good...

November 27th, 2003, 10:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
jjmantele Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 845	Call Ted at webervst.com. Since it's an 8" the choices are much more limited than a 10" or 12." He may be able to re-cone it in a way that will improve the tone. Personally, I would keep the original in the closet (as is) and buy a Weber. When you're 95 years old and you sell it, the 100% original speaker will bring an extra $2000.00 at the rate Champs ( ok VC here) have been increasing in value. __________________ JJman If it says "Vintage" on it -it isn't.

November 27th, 2003, 09:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
nogin007 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 155	The cost isn't as important as the sound.A local fellow that deals in vintage musical equipment suggested I get it reconed to keep its value. But, since I have no plans to sell, I want something that sounds good.