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Jon
Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 7
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:35 pm Post subject: Speakers |
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There is a lot of discussion of the Eminence speakers with the fuchs ODS or Dumble type sounds, Does anyone have much experience with Celestions such as g12 century, Classic 80 etc. I am looking to fill a couple 2 x 12 cabs |
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davidS
Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 9
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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I have a pair of G12-65s in an old Fender "Deluxe" 2X12 cab that I use with my Fuchs. I love them and think they sound great. They are the speakers Robben use to use with his Dumble until he had a hard time finding replacements. Two-Rock and Weber both have their versions of that speaker. The THD cabs with the Classic 80s sound really good with a Fuchs. Scott has recorded many clips using that cab and speakers. I think he also likes the new Eminence Red, White, and Blues with the Fuchs. I bet Scott has tested more speakers than anyone with a Fuchs. |
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Jon
Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 7
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:30 pm Post subject: speakers |
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Thanks David, Have you heard anything about the reissues they have of the G12-65 ? |
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davidS
Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 9
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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No Jon, I have only seen ads or promotional pieces for them. It will be interesting to see how they compare with the originals. I bet they are going to be expensive though. |
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scottl
Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 159
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Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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Hey guys....
Early on I used the THD 2X12 with the Celestion Lead 80s. ALways sounded great! I kept trying other speakers but the Lead 80 clips I have done always sounded great.
As far as Eminence is concerned, although there are good tones in the Wizard and Tonespotter, they have bad cone cry and peculiar response. I am much preferring the Red White and Blues.
I have an old set of Celestion G12-65s. I should load them up and see how they sound these days. I remember not caring for my particular set much. I should contact Celestion about getting a demo set.
My Josie clip is the alnico Weber 1265. That speaker is nice too.... Trouble is that I have so many speakers laying around and little desire to swap them in and out!
Scott _________________ www.scottlernermusic.com |
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Jon
Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 7
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Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:46 pm Post subject: Speakers |
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Hey Scott,
If your in need of some storage space Andy's got my address "Lol" |
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scottl
Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 159
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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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LOL!
Where you at??
Btw, I tried a Century and it was horrid bright trash..... HATED it. _________________ www.scottlernermusic.com |
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Jon
Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 7
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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:55 pm Post subject: speakers |
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I'm out of Kansas City. If you need me to store those things just let me know. I ordered a RWB & a Classic lead 80, Thought I'd compare before I filled my cabs.
Thx
Jon |
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bjm007
Joined: 31 May 2006 Posts: 1
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Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 7:39 am Post subject: |
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I've tried the RW&B's but found them to be pretty dark compared to the tone I'm striving for. Did anyone else have the same experience? I'm more of a Celestion G12H30 kind of guy so that may predispose me to a little more in the upper midrange area...
I also tried the new Southbay Ampworks (Scumback) G12H30 55hz (in the 65 watt version), and I do like the top end a bit better.
I'm going to try the new Celestion Heritage Series G12-65 when they come out later this summer, for what its worth.
So, any thoughts about the RW&B's being a little on the dark side?
There are a lot of Gear Page threads concerning various Eminence and Celestion comparisons, but they've been out of action for a while lately, so I thought I would check with you guys over here...
Thanks very much........... _________________ So much gear, so little time........... |
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Jon
Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 7
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Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:17 pm Post subject: RWB |
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II actually have been trying a lot of different speakers. At first try I also thought the RWB's seemed a little dark however after playing a while they kind of changed character. Right now I am actually running a RWB with a Wizard, so far they sound pretty good together, however I haven't been using them long enough for a final conclusion. |
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dave_c
Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Posts: 14
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:14 am Post subject: |
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Anyone try Tone Tubbies with the ODS/TDS series? I've got one in a Hot Cat 30R 1x12 combo and it was a MAJOR improvement over the stock BC-modified Vintage 30. Usually, every amp sounds 10x better into my Jenkins H61 w/ G12H30s (British made Celestions), but the HC30R doesn't like it. I just ordered a TDS-50 via Michael Lewis and he says I should love the Fuchs into the Jenkins w/ G12H-30s, but I'm always open to suggestions...like everybody else around here! |
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Jon
Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 7
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:32 pm Post subject: Speakers |
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I haven't tried any of the Tone Tubbys, However i do hear good things about them. I have been using 1 RWB and on Wizard and I think that combination has a fantastic tone IMHO. I also have a THD cab with a Cel vin 80 and thier longhorn which is a g12 type and it really shines also. |
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dave_c
Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Posts: 14
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:44 pm Post subject: Re: Speakers |
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Jon wrote: | I haven't tried any of the Tone Tubbys, However i do hear good things about them. I have been using 1 RWB and on Wizard and I think that combination has a fantastic tone IMHO. I also have a THD cab with a Cel vin 80 and thier longhorn which is a g12 type and it really shines also. |
That's good news for me then because I hear the Wizard and RWB are both modeled after the Celestion G12H-30 (which I currently have in my Jenkins). I know Santana is a big fan of the Tone Tubbies with his Dumble, so it's reasonable to assume they might be worth checking out with the TDS/ODS too. Too many options... |
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scottl
Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 159
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Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 4:22 pm Post subject: Re: Speakers |
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Hmmm... The Wizard and RWB sound nothing alike to me. Can't really say what the RWB is like.
Wondering now.....
dave_c wrote: | Jon wrote: | I haven't tried any of the Tone Tubbys, However i do hear good things about them. I have been using 1 RWB and on Wizard and I think that combination has a fantastic tone IMHO. I also have a THD cab with a Cel vin 80 and thier longhorn which is a g12 type and it really shines also. |
That's good news for me then because I hear the Wizard and RWB are both modeled after the Celestion G12H-30 (which I currently have in my Jenkins). I know Santana is a big fan of the Tone Tubbies with his Dumble, so it's reasonable to assume they might be worth checking out with the TDS/ODS too. Too many options... |
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dave_c
Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Posts: 14
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Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:09 pm Post subject: Re: Speakers |
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scottl wrote: | Hmmm... The Wizard and RWB sound nothing alike to me. Can't really say what the RWB is like.
Wondering now.....
dave_c wrote: | Jon wrote: | I haven't tried any of the Tone Tubbys, However i do hear good things about them. I have been using 1 RWB and on Wizard and I think that combination has a fantastic tone IMHO. I also have a THD cab with a Cel vin 80 and thier longhorn which is a g12 type and it really shines also. |
That's good news for me then because I hear the Wizard and RWB are both modeled after the Celestion G12H-30 (which I currently have in my Jenkins). I know Santana is a big fan of the Tone Tubbies with his Dumble, so it's reasonable to assume they might be worth checking out with the TDS/ODS too. Too many options... |
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Michael Lewis told me the RWBs were modeled after the G12H-30, but Andy's website says the Wizard was modeled after the G12H-30. Will the real modeled-after-G12H-30 please stand up? |
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