Blown PA speaker-old, what to do?

[lagarto1]

 

This is my cab, a very old one that blew out recently--i really like it, should I have the speaker resurfaced (coned?) or replace it totally--any suggestions, i can do the work, just not sure what to get to sound as least as good as it did and match the other..?

[Craig Vecchione]

My understanding is that the International Series 115 had a Black Widow 1505 LF driver and 22A HF compression driver. These may still be repairable..the BW 1505 models have basket kits, and the 22A may still have a replacement diaphragm. It would be good to open the box and verify the exact model drivers in there, and then proceed, as there are several 1505 model suffixes. You can also replace the driver with a new Black Widow and/or 22XT.

[lagarto1]

Thanks--i called a local electronics repair store, and they said they could probably put a new basket in it if it were a black widow--i'll have it completely out this weekend and make a decision, you told me what i needed to know--thanks!

[Dookietwo]

Just make sure its the speaker driver in the box that is blown. I've seen those BI-Amp High/Low jacks cause problems and make the speaker not work when everything was fine.

Dookietwo

[Bugzie]

One thing I have to say about Peavey's.They support their products! They are easy to find replacement parts for. The baskets for the early Black Widows are still available at a reasonable price. Even if they are 20 years old.