Help to ID a speaker please...
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- proby1
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Help to ID a speaker please...
Hi,
I'm looking at a Marshall 4x12 on ebay the model number is 1982... I've worked out that these came with different speakers over the years, even though they were all labeled as having 120w power handling.
Anyway, what do you think it is? And are they efficient enough for an 18w TMB to sound good in a band setting? (currently using a G12H30 anniv and a V30 in a Marshall 1922, not quite cutting it on solos).
Any help would be gratefully recieved...
I'm looking at a Marshall 4x12 on ebay the model number is 1982... I've worked out that these came with different speakers over the years, even though they were all labeled as having 120w power handling.
Anyway, what do you think it is? And are they efficient enough for an 18w TMB to sound good in a band setting? (currently using a G12H30 anniv and a V30 in a Marshall 1922, not quite cutting it on solos).
Any help would be gratefully recieved...
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That's an original Celestion Silver Alnico. Possibly the holy grail of speakers for Marshall and Vox amps. They're rated at 15W, but can usually handle more than that due to the way alnico compresses. Tone to die for, with warmth and amazing crisp definition (as long as the cones aren't too badly worn out). If you look at the original 18W amps in the gallery section you will see some of these speakers. You can also hear them in the OT shootout clips in the Zounds section. I recently saw a pair of these on sale for $1000. Unfortunately, the RI version (I have one that's in my current avatar) and Celestion's current Alnico Blue speakers don't sound anywhere near as good IMHO. They're also pretty good speakers too BTW, just not in the same league as the original silvers.
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Is it this cab?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marshall-4x12-198 ... _500wt_967
If so that guy doesn't know what he has. Only 34 pounds with two hours to go, too. Shame it's local pickup only. Strong buy recommendation!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marshall-4x12-198 ... _500wt_967
If so that guy doesn't know what he has. Only 34 pounds with two hours to go, too. Shame it's local pickup only. Strong buy recommendation!
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