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Permalink Reply by Milt Haselmire on September 7, 2017 at 11:01am

Protection. Spun cones are very delicate.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Williams on September 7, 2017 at 11:19am

But can support string tension without collapsing?

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Permalink Reply by Milt Haselmire on September 7, 2017 at 12:00pm

Think of it kind of like a pop can. It can take large amounts of force straight down, but tap it on the side and it caves. Also very easy to pierce. 

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Permalink Reply by Joe Williams on September 7, 2017 at 12:42pm

Got it, thanks, but I note that most I see on CBGs are not covered.

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Permalink Reply by JL on September 8, 2017 at 12:30am

I thought it was just $10 of decoration to justify marking up the retail price another $100, bwahahaha

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Permalink Reply by Milt Haselmire on September 7, 2017 at 1:40pm

You're right. Many CBG cones are not covered. You don't have to put one on, and probably be okay.  

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Permalink Reply by Joe Williams on September 7, 2017 at 2:00pm

I get your point though, thanks.

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Permalink Reply by darryl kernaghan on September 8, 2017 at 4:36am

To my mind JL nailed it, purely decoration, and to add finish to a gaping hole, very limited sonic effect, and i suspect your cone only needs physical protection in a war zone, and if so, it would be made of kevlar

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Permalink Reply by Joe Williams on September 8, 2017 at 10:56am

If I use the copper cone, I kind of hate to cover it if not necessary, and as I'm just a front porch player, opportunities for damage are minimal.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Fred Johnson on September 9, 2017 at 5:00am

Milt is correct the spun aluminium cones are very delicate and rely on on their shape for strength.Deform the shape weaken the cone.

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