How to Recone Musical Instrument Speakers

Reconing a speaker is a task most likely to be attempted by those who have purchased a "stock" amplifier or an amp that comes with moderate to low-quality speakers. Frequently, the sound quality of an amp depends both on the equipment within the amp cabinet as well as the quality of the speaker. The most common example would be the replica amplifiers such as those made by Fender or Epiphone. These amps frequently use Chinese-made tubes and standard-quality paper-cone speakers. If you are a "tone perfectionist," you will want to upgrade the on-board speaker for better sound quality.

Things You'll Need

• New speaker cone (cone must be approved for the amp it is being put in)
• Screwdriver
• Flashlight

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Unplug your amp.

   • 2

     Unscrew the four-point screws on your old speaker. These should be in each corner of the speaker, keeping it affixed to the speaker cabinet.

   • 3

     Remove wires attached to the contacts behind the speaker. Shift the cord back and forth to shake it loose from the old speaker contacts.

   • 4

     Screw in your new speaker.

   • 5

     Attach the wires to the contacts on the new speaker.