Weber AlNiCo Blue Dog in 18W TMB -- wow!

DrLo · Post by **DrLo** » Wed 03/17/10 6:37 pm

I have an 18W TMB. I just replaced the Weber AlNiCo Silver Bell (15 watt rating, pre-rola doping) that was in it with a Weber AlNiCo Blue Dog (15 watt rating, pre-rola doping).

Differences observed:

* Tighter lows
* More pronounced mids
* Thicker highs

Not better, just different. Very fun!!!

krx · Post by **krx** » Thu 03/18/10 2:25 am

All that nasty dope probably helps keep the highs in check. Not really the classic Blue sound but I see how it could work.

DrLo · Post by **DrLo** » Thu 03/18/10 10:42 am

krx wrote:All that nasty dope probably helps keep the highs in check. Not really the classic Blue sound but I see how it could work.

I used to have a Celestion Blue. It's true that the Blue Dog is a tad warmer, but not significantly, and it's in a pleasing way. I still get spectacular chime when playing cleaner.

Post by **zaphod_phil** » Thu 03/18/10 1:42 pm

DrLo wrote: It's true that the Blue Dog is a tad warmer, but not significantly, and it's in a pleasing way.

To me at least, warmer = good!

echuta13 · Post by **echuta13** » Fri 03/19/10 10:20 am

Haven't tried a Red Fang with an 18 yet, but they're a bit darker so that might be a good match too...

what_wires · Post by **what_wires** » Fri 03/19/10 8:24 pm

One of my earlier builds had a 15W Weber Blue Dog in it. What a wonderful sounding amp.

krx · Post by **krx** » Sat 03/20/10 12:53 am

DrLo wrote:
krx wrote:All that nasty dope probably helps keep the highs in check. Not really the classic Blue sound but I see how it could work.
I used to have a Celestion Blue. It's true that the Blue Dog is a tad warmer, but not significantly, and it's in a pleasing way. I still get spectacular chime when playing cleaner.

I guess I just don't understand heavily doping a vintage-style speaker that traditionally didn't have any. Really kills the clean tone, to my ears. I'd rather go with a 30 or 50 Watt voice coil to mellow it out.

vibroluxious · Post by **vibroluxious** » Sat 03/20/10 4:55 pm

I have built a few of these amps and have tried a lot of different speakers and combinations, I have a 30 watt alnico Blue Dog and it is one of my absolute favorites. It has worked well in every amp I have put it in.

They do take a long time to break in though. They sound a bit harsh and thin when new. They open up nicely after about 10 hrs.

I do tend to play on the clean side of the sound scape. For grinding overdrive tones, I prefer speakers more along the lines of Eminence Cannabis Rex.

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Weber AlNiCo Blue Dog in 18W TMB -- wow!

Weber AlNiCo Blue Dog in 18W TMB -- wow!