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Topic: J.B.L.'s in Twin Reverb |
Len Ryder
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Penticton B.C.
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Posted 28 Jul 2002 3:28 pm |
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| I'd like some info on replacing the stock Fender speakers in my late 70's era Twin Reverb. I don't want to start re-wiring, etc. etc. Got any info for me ?????? |
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 28 Jul 2002 4:03 pm
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No rewiring...two 8-ohm JBL's are a drop-in replacement. But why not just one 15" 4-ohm Black Widow? It'll fit (just barely), and makes a nice package. You'll have to make a new baffle, but that's no big deal. I've heard a couple with this setup. It would be a lot cheaper, too, and a little lighter than the 2-12 arrangement. The B/W would also handle just about anything a T/R could put out!  [This message was edited by Donny Hinson on 28 July 2002 at 05:06 PM.] |
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Gary Walker
From:
Morro Bay, CA
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Posted 28 Jul 2002 6:19 pm
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| These JBLs add a bunch of weight. I looked at one like that and the owner said the weight was 117 pounds. That's more than my Session 500 at about 87 tons. |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 28 Jul 2002 10:22 pm
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i've got 2 jbl K120 8 ohms in my twin.
D120F 8 ohms are good too.
like Donny says. drop in replacement
unfortunatly, i have'nt had the chance to use 15" speakers >which is where it's at if you play C6.
1 thing is for sure tho':that's 1 HEAVY Amp !
Guess that's why 9 outta 10 are PVs
Steel love them Fenders... 
[This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 29 July 2002 at 04:36 AM.] |
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Andy Greatrix
From:
Edmonton Alberta
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Posted 29 Jul 2002 12:11 am
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Wouldn't it be easier to have a fifteen 4 ohm JBL in another cabinet and disconnect the two 12s?
It could be a closed cabinet or an open-backed cabinet. It could have a metal screen on the back and a place where you could slide a board in to make it a closed back. The female quarter-inch plug could be on the side.
You could even take out the two twelves to make the twin lighter. That way, you could split the weight into two trips or one, if you have an understanding wife and/or girlfriend.
[This message was edited by Andy Greatrix on 29 July 2002 at 01:12 AM.] [This message was edited by Andy Greatrix on 29 July 2002 at 01:27 AM.] |
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Chick Donner
From:
North Ridgeville, OH USA
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Posted 29 Jul 2002 4:12 am
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I played Twins (2 of 'em) through the late 60's and very early 70's until I got smart and went solid state. However, that aside, experience seemed to show that whilst almost any other amp on the planet sounded better for steel with a single 15, the Twin still sounded better with 2 12's. Dunno why, but seemed to be a fact.
Len, get rid of that turkey while these young guys are willing to pay 17 times what it's worth, and get yourself a Webb, Evans, or some other useful amp that you can carry. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 29 Jul 2002 6:57 am
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I ordered my Twin Reverb from Fender with JBL speakers in it. I'll put it up against anything out there for tone. You won't be disappointed. I'll have to tell you, though, the speakers are so sensitive that it passed on an amp hum. I took it to an amp guru and he took that out. I don't know what he did but it is super quit and you can't beat the good old Fender spring reverb.
Erv |
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Jim Florence
From:
wilburton, Ok. US * R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Jul 2002 7:07 am
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Hey Chick, I know you and Len go way back, but I've got to disagree with you about 2x12 sounding better. As you know I just sold two Black faced twins to a guy in Houston. One had 2x12, The other 1x15, All JBL's I also threw in the other baffle with 2x12's. The D-130F 15" JBL is a little less crisp than the 2x12. IMHO Len would be much happier with the 15" BW. Either way he's never going to get a better sound than the Twin.
Jim |
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Len Ryder
From:
Penticton B.C.
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Posted 29 Jul 2002 7:59 am
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Thanks for all the info and suggestions. Much appreciated.
CHRIS --- Good to hear from you. As for an Evans --- I've worked through one and thought is was a "great" unit. BUT--- for a retired picker who does 99% of his playing in the family room with Band In A Box, to put an Evans SE200 in his hot sweaty hands will run just around $$2,300.00 (Canadian funds.)Sooooo -----Is that excessive: Or what ???? |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 29 Jul 2002 8:06 am
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| Moved to 'Electronics" section |
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