Bobthedog Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Perhaps a daft question, but do you remove any dust from the cones of your cab speakers? I live in a very dusty house and now only have my Barefaced Big Twin II to play through. As I try to play most days it is left uncovered and for reasons affecting all of us, the cab has not moved for at least 12 months. The cones therefore have a coating of dust. I do gently dust my studio monitors and the two basses I play regularly (also left out) require dusting / wiping every week, so why not the cab cones? Prior to lock down, I used a combo cab / amp at home the the BTII was kept in its cover when not being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) Just turn it up till the cab cones are self dusting! How about a quick blast with the aerosol duster... kind of thing used to clean computer k'bds... available from all good tat shops, pound land etc. Quick blast mind and dont shake or invert, as the jet can come out a bit cold - freezer spray like Edited May 12, 2021 by PaulThePlug 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 minute ago, PaulThePlug said: Just turn it up till the cab cones are self dusting! I do that sometimes when alone in the house! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Hoover with brushy attachment 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 To what end? A bit of dust isn't going to affect the material or sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Bolo said: To what end? A bit of dust isn't going to affect the material or sound. Hence the question? I do not know if it does or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bolo said: To what end? A bit of dust isn't going to affect the material or sound. UNLESS you leave it there long enough and then it becomes vintage dust and thus acquires ✨ magical tone-improving qualities ✨✨ Edited May 12, 2021 by Geek99 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Tort dust is the best. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 7 hours ago, chris_b said: Tort dust is the best. But is it good for metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 No and never given it a thought in 40+ yrs. To be fair my bass gear is kept in my bass cave and door closed at all times. Only person that goes in on a regular basis is me. My wife occasionally goes in if using the filing cabinet or printer we have. No cats allowed in that room so my speakers are usually quite dust free whenever i've looked at them but its not something i've specifically made a point of looking at. Cabs that are not in use at home are usually stored with their respective covers. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, dmccombe7 said: . Cats that are not in use at home are usually stored with their respective covers. Dave Fixed 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 My hi-fi speakers have exposed cones, a quick flick with one of those fine, fluffy brushes on a stick does the trick or, as been mentioned, on of those brush attachments for the vacuum cleaner. Does dust make a difference to the tone of the speaker? I’d say, yes, eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 To remove dust from not that easy to access places or delicate areas, I use a soft brush. You can also remove dust from remote controls with this old trick thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, ezbass said: Does dust make a difference to the tone of the speaker? I’d say, yes, eventually. On electrostatic speakers, it does affect the tone. And it does a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I use a make up brush to remove dust from my basses if required. Usually done when i change strings and polish the bass top to bottom (i got it from my wife before anyone makes any untoward insinuations 😁) On hindsight if the basses have dust on them then the speaker cones must too. I shall investigate further 😂 Nahhhh i'll look to see but cant see me cleaning them. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 10 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: I use a make up brush to remove dust from my basses if required. Usually done when i change strings and polish the bass top to bottom (i got it from my wife before anyone makes any untoward insinuations 😁) On hindsight if the basses have dust on them then the speaker cones must too. I shall investigate further 😂 Nahhhh i'll look to see but cant see me cleaning them. Dave Make-up brush ? Glam rock equipment… or is there something you’re not telling us … 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 18 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: I use a make up brush to remove dust from my basses if required. Usually done when i change strings and polish the bass top to bottom (i got it from my wife before anyone makes any untoward insinuations 😁) On hindsight if the basses have dust on them then the speaker cones must too. I shall investigate further 😂 Nahhhh i'll look to see but cant see me cleaning them. Dave 6 minutes ago, Geek99 said: Make-up brush ? Glam rock equipment… or is there something you’re not telling us … Beat me to it. Either that or someone’s significant other is, or is going to be, pretty cross. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 The amount of dust accumulating on what is a moving, percussive surface, should be not worth bothering about. (imo / ymmv) 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, ezbass said: My hi-fi speakers have exposed cones, a quick flick with one of those fine, fluffy brushes on a stick does the trick or, as been mentioned, on of those brush attachments for the vacuum cleaner. Does dust make a difference to the tone of the speaker? I’d say, yes, eventually. And that is what I do with my studio monitors and hi-if speakers, also with a fine fluffy brush on a stick. I look quite like Richard Emery I do.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Richard Emery! 🤣 You are awful... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 It seems we might have a new Ped&Kiwi production in the offing - DustChat. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, ezbass said: It seems we might have a new Ped&Kiwi production in the offing - DustChat. will the first thread be about tone dust? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Crusoe said: will the first thread be about tone dust? https://dust-tone.com 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Primark 'body bronzer', around £4. (No, I have no idea what a body bronzer is.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 My M-Audio monitors have exposed cones; I've draped a lace curtain over them. This keeps dust off the speakers, whilst letting the rich audio tones reach me with no hindrance. I've had occasion to remove them once or twice, when they got beaten moderately to remove accumulated dust. It works for me (and we've a rural, dusty environment...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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