Hey guys, I just picked up a used Peavey TKO80 bass amp for about $50. The guy says it probably needs its speaker replaced. Do you guy know of any good websites to get replacement parts from, and tips on a good speaker? He says there's a 12" in there, recommends a 15".
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Peavey TKO80
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I'd recommend replacing it w/what it came w/originally. To put something different in there and doing it right requires knowing the Thiele Small parameters of your speakers, the volume of the cab, etc. Peavey has first rate customer service and they can steer you to the right speaker.
That said, good resources are Parts Express, Speaker Hardware, and US Speakers.
That said, good resources are Parts Express, Speaker Hardware, and US Speakers.
If it looks like the speaker below then it's a Scorpion and all you have to do is replace the basket, which shouldn't cost too much. I replaced my 15" basket for $70.
The part number on the basket is 00013860, google search for Scorpion S-12825 RB if it turns out to be a Scorpion.
The part number on the basket is 00013860, google search for Scorpion S-12825 RB if it turns out to be a Scorpion.
that actually looks exactly like the one I bought..I'm not knowledgeable yet on amps...why do you say only replace the basket? Isn't that different from the speaker?
Listen....
Go to Peavey's website. (peavey.com) Contact customer service. A guy by the name of Aubrey Fulton will reply. Tell him the model of your combo, and he will hook you up with a direct replacement. Otherwise.....go fishing.
The answer is so obvious. You can't see the forest for the trees?
Hope this helps.
Go to Peavey's website. (peavey.com) Contact customer service. A guy by the name of Aubrey Fulton will reply. Tell him the model of your combo, and he will hook you up with a direct replacement. Otherwise.....go fishing.
The answer is so obvious. You can't see the forest for the trees?
Hope this helps.
Yeah that's what a guy said earlier. You see up there. I checked out the Peavey website and it looks good. Don't be condescending just because you're more knowledgeable.
the basket is the cone plus a few attached components, not the frame and magnet. Wish more speaker manf's would do this, it's a great idea. I understand it's not hard to swap out, either, but I've not done it myself. Drop them an email w/the details and see what they say.
I meant no disrespect.
Knowledge comes from study and learning from the more experienced and more well educated. But, researching your questions will allow for better understanding, and the possibility that you will become more educated.
If I have a problem with an amp, the first place I will go is to the manufacturer. If they can't, or won't help, then....talkbass.
Condescending? Forget about it.
On the Scorpions and Black Widows the basket is the everything but the magnet, and the replacement isn't hard at; all you need is some masking tape, a screwdriver, and an allen wrench. Here's a document that details how to replace the basket on a Scorpion 15", but the procedure is the same regardless of the speaker size.
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I would defintiely go with the Scorpion replacement if that what you already have. The Scorpion is a very efficient speaker and will make your 80 watts (well... 75 actually) as loud as they can be.
Before swapping - what is the speaker doing --- how do you know it's blown
Scorpions have a common issue that some silicone can commonly fix
Scorpions have a common issue that some silicone can commonly fix
curious to hear what that is as my nephew has a late 80s TNT130 w/a Scorpion so want to be able to fix it if there's a problem, thanks!
MNAirHead said:
well it sounds all distorted and the volume wavers from loud to quiet on the same setting
No apology necessary. I was only trying to say that researching a problem offers a better understanding as to what you are trying to resolve. On TB, as you already know, opinions are many. This guy says this, that guy says that. It makes for good conversation, but usually won't resolve your problem. I will always go to the manufacturer first. If they can't help, who can?
Best always, dog
You might also check the connection from the amp to the speaker before replacing it. I had a similar problem on a TKO 65 that I beat the hell out of. On it, there were some solderless connectors near the bottom of the amp and on the speaker that had become loose. A good squeeze from a pair of pliers and it was good to go again..... but your speaker may be blown, I hope it's just the connection... Good luck!
Kirkowitz said:
so I took a look at the two wires connecting the amp to the speaker (blue / yellow) and it does look like the end where it connects is stripped of the coating with wire showing ...
I'm not sure the exposed wire is a problem- I would think that as long as it's not touching anything else and the connection seems solid that would be OK- but I may be mistaken.
Definitely check to see if the connection on the back of the speakers and on the bottom of the amp end are solid. On my TKO, the connections were loose enough to wiggle around freely when touched. It was actually loose enough to cause cut outs, static and weird volume problems from the vibration of the cabinet while playing.
I just put some pliers on the connectors and squeezed and it was enough to make the connection solid again.
I tried to find a pic of those weird little solderless connectors that were in my Peavey, but I couldn't find one. They were little square-ish crimp on connectors that clipped onto the tabs on the speaker and onto some tabs at the base of the amp. Most of the time, I've seen these connections soldered or they use the spring loaded wire clamps on the speakers.
Your amp may have an entirely different mode of connection from mine... I think my Peavey was from around '85 or so....
I guess you guys are a lot luckier (or smarter) than me, cause the times (2) that I've tried to replace a PV basket, I had MAJOR alignment problems. Each time I had coil rub, and a real hassle to correct it. The fix involved a number of hand tools, a couple of power tools, speaker hooked to a live amp, and the bass feeding back, all while I'm holding the speaker so it doesn't jump around AND aligning the magnet AND tightening the bolts AND while all this is happening, all the rest of the stuff in the room is falling off the shelves...Anyway, you get the idea...PS, it may have the deteriorating foam that Black Widows are famous for, my TKO was farting and popping. Check it out...Good Luck...
