Blown JBL 15s

Mark Kelchen · Post by **Mark Kelchen** » 16 Sep 2001 9:27 am

Anyone know what Blown JBL 15" speakers are worth. One is a M31 and the other is a Peavey/JBL that is the original speaker from my 1977 Session 400?

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 16 Sep 2001 5:02 pm

Not a lot, really. A good recone job would run $85-$125 each. Once they're reconed, most of the collector value (some place great value on old JBL's, like the old D130-F) is gone. They'll probably sound a little different too, since materials have changed in the last 20 years. Unless you can find someone who is interested in that particular speaker, you'd probably be doing real good to get $25-$35 apiece for them.

Some characters have been known to have old speakers reconed, and then set them in the sun for awhile to fade the cones so they look "vintage"...but afficianodos know what the old cones looked like. Also, the old cones were thinner and more flexible. It's really hard to fool an expert.

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 17 Sep 2001 12:46 pm

What do want for the Peavey JBL? Drop me an email , please.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Ken Fox on 17 September 2001 at 01:47 PM.]</p></FONT>

Michael Frede · Post by **Michael Frede** » 17 Sep 2001 4:26 pm

The newer K and E series JBL's are more efficient than the earlier D's and reconing a D basically turns it into a K.IMHO,the K's and E's are sonically superior and definately more desirable.

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 17 Sep 2001 5:10 pm

I'd be interested in the one out of the Sho~Bud..........

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 18 Sep 2001 5:55 am

Hello Mark,
The original JBL that we used back in the '70's is what the Peavey 1501-4sb is voiced after. When JBL made these speakers for Peavey, they would not warranty their product because "steel players didn't understand amplifiers". This is the very reason why we started manufacturing the Black Widow series of speakers. So, if you are looking for a replacement for your blown JBL model, I highly recommend the Peavey 1501-4ohm SB(shallow basket). One major advantage of the Peavey Black Widow is the replacable basket, which totally eliminates the hassle of reconing a blown speaker.

To locate your nearest authorized Peavey dealer, go here;
http://www.peavey.com/html/locator.cfm

For pricing, consult with your local Peavey dealer.

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Karl Nutt · Post by **Karl Nutt** » 21 Sep 2001 7:18 am

I agree with Mike Brown on the fact that the 1501 SB Black Widow sounds like a JBL. I had the opportunity to compare them side by side with the same amplifier and to my ears the Peavey was "voiced" like the JBL, with the added bonus of NO distortion. My previous experience with BW speakers were that they had an unpleasant mid-range peak (IMO). This new 1501 SB is excellent. This being said, I think that the only thing the JBL has going for it is "snob appeal".

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 21 Sep 2001 8:43 am

I have one of the JBL's that I salvaged from my original Standel Custom, and I have it in a closed cabinet in my music room.

It sounds fabulous with my stereo but I would be afraid to "drive it" on a live job as it has some minor rips repaired with glue. Would anyone have experience with a recone that would make this speaker adaptable to a live performance at peak volume? www.genejones.com

Buck Dilly · Post by **Buck Dilly** » 22 Sep 2001 6:52 pm

I use a D-130. I have been told that this speaker utilizes an alnico magnet. It is warm and will deliver up to a certain point. I am having mine reconed as we speak with E-130 voice coil. Do not use generic parts to save money, it will not last. I have heard other speakers with this my amp (Vibrosonic) and like the JBL the best. But, it probably will not take the punishment that a BW or similar speaker will. But, oh... the tone! Ask $50 and take whatever you can get. Buck