To recone or not to recone?

Kuras

I have a 1972 Deluxe reverb which is fitted with a lovely WGS G12C. It came with the original Oxford 12L6 but the cone is ripped and battered so it's collecting dust in a garage. I am tempted to get it reconed because I'm intrigued by what it will sound like. Also, although I don't plan on selling the amp, it could be nice to have the original speaker working.

Has anyone tried a 12L6?

strat84

I think I have the same speaker which came in my 1969 Deluxe Reverb, currently boxed up with a WGS G12C/s installed. It's quite nice at low volume but anything above 3and it can sound a bit unpleasant. Whether that's the old cone or just a generally weak speaker I don't know.

I'd get it reconed just so you have the original working. It could sound nice with a new cone as well! 

57Deluxe

Pilobond it - Amp repair supremo Skip Simmons swears by it!

http://https//www.bluesharmonica.com/tip_o_week_help_speaker_rips_or_tears

RiftAmps

If it’s the original for the amp then it’s worth more in its broken condition than it is if reconed. Keep it in a box and leave it alone. They don’t sound great anyway.