Nashville 400 Speaker Question

Joseph V. Sapp · Post by **Joseph V. Sapp** » 2 Apr 2003 3:59 pm

When I purchased my 400, the center,(silver part) of the speaker has an indentation in it. it hasen't affected the sound but for appearance sake,,,,I'd like to find a way to remove the indentation. (I know, I'm being picky), and I'm not that versed in speaker repair. any Ideas ?

Joe
Derby SD-10 4x5 Nashville 400, Fender twin
Lexicon MPX 100, Profex ll

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 2 Apr 2003 4:10 pm

Hi Joe, I had the same problem a few weeks ago...Some people had suggested using a vacuum cleaner to pop it out....others suggested a piece of masking tape...none of these things worked for me... the tape wouldn't stick to the dust cap...it's actually quicker and easier to just take the magnet off and push out the dent with your finger. Just be careful lining up the groove and the coil putting it back together...it'll take maybe 15-30 mins. I have to remove the chassis to get the speaker out of my 400. 4 screws at the top of the cabinet...the cross braces... unplug the molex connector and the speaker...note the speaker connections...not really a big deal...but if you feel uncomfortable doing this, the dent is most likely not going to affect the sound.
On revisiting the amp, looks like you only have to take the 2 cross pieces off the back to get the magnet off.
[This message was edited by Jerry Overstreet on 02 April 2003 at 04:13 PM.]

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 3 Apr 2003 11:02 am

Masking tape has usually taken care of this type of problem in the past.

Joseph V. Sapp · Post by **Joseph V. Sapp** » 4 Apr 2003 8:24 am

Hay Mike !!!!!

Did just what you said,couldn't find any masking tape around the house, but did find a roll of Duct Tape, (cant live without the stuff)....and Poof !!!!!! no more indentation. worked like a dream. you know, after resolving the problem with my Profex ll, and now with my speaker,,,if we ever have a chance to meet face to face,,,(I'm not a drinkin man), but the Coffee is on me !!!! and just might throw in a few dough nuts to boot. thanks . God Bless

Joe

Derby SD-10 4X5 Nashville 400, Fender twin,
Profex ll, Lexicon MPX 100

Bob Metzger · Post by **Bob Metzger** » 10 Apr 2003 4:23 pm

So that's why everyone's been buying duct tape. I didn't realize so many people in the USA had dented speaker cones!!

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 14 Apr 2003 10:53 am

Heck, when I have this problem, I usually just rip a piece off of my door jam. Ha!

By the way, I'll take you up on the cup of coffee. Thanks.[This message was edited by Mike Brown on 14 April 2003 at 12:01 PM.]