Right speaker for tube amp

Chuck Brinkman · From: Nebraska, USA

I have a 1968 Fender Duel Showman amp head,It calls for a 4 ohm speaker.Can I use the 8 ohm evans eclipse speaker that I have with that head?? Thanks.Chuck

Mike Schwartzman · From: Maryland, USA

Lots of threads on this topic Chuck. Here's just one:

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=228139&highlight=speaker+ohms

Personally, I always stick to the suggested load match, which in your case is to run a Dual Showman at 4 ohms. If you had another 8 ohm Eclipse you could put it in the parallel speaker jack on the back panel of the amp and get a 4ohm load.
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Chuck Brinkman · From: Nebraska, USA

Thanks Mike, That answered my questions.Chuck

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