I think I just scored...

[Bill M]

an all original pair of JBL D-120F's. They have the aluminum dust covers, all paper cone/surround and are grey frame with a yellow sticker. The seller told me he would take them back if I found the cones weren't original. They have been sitting in a closet for about 20 years.

What else do I need to look for on the cones?

 

[plaintop]

There should be a code on the back of the cone. I believe it's 4-5 numbers. Check to see if the outer ring is a single and not double. Single is right double is recone with a later kit. You don't want the cloth cones. You can spot them by being able to see through the outer perimeter of the cone.

It's possible they are 100%. The true test is the tone. What are you putting them in?

 

[Bill M]

There are numbers on the sticker 30046 and 30149. I don't have a cab for these yet. If these JBLs are good I'll buy one. Right now the only cab I have is a Vox repro w/blues. So trying them out is a little bit of a problem.

I haven't actually paid for these yet but I decided to buy them based on the description.

 

[plaintop]

Are they local? I live over in Frederick. :hmm

 

[Bill M]

Plaintop,

The guy that's selling them lives near Philadelphia. I need to send him the $$ and he will ship the speakers. If he keeps his word I can get my money back if they're not original.

Would you be open to taking a look at them when I get them? Fredrick is just a hop skip from here.

Thanks

 

[plaintop]

Sure, I have original ones here. Shoot me an email when they come in.

 

[Bill M]

Will do and thanks.