JohnnyMosrite
Joined: Jun 14, 2006
Posts: 904
New York City area
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Posted on Jun 28 2006 04:16 PM
Some input if someone can.... I have a BEDROCK BC-75 that I need to clean up sound-wise. The stock speakers that came with it are either crappy sounding or shot - doesn't really make a difference.
Rather than put 2 JBL D120s in it, I was considering NEW (gasp!!) speakers. I looked at the Celestion Gold Alnicos and the Weber California 12s as replacements. The Webers advertise the Californias as good JBL replacements.
Was it your opinion?? Any experience with either speaker? I want CLEAR sound and lots of headroom at high volume. I'll probably put Ruby Tubes EL34STRs in the amp for added clarity. I want to see what this BC-75 amp will do. I have several blackface Showmans with 6L6s and JBLs.. looking for variety and stuff.
Comments...?
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
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Posted on Jun 28 2006 06:09 PM
Johnny M:
I have experience with Webers and Celestions.
The WEBER California' 12s have the clean loud sound you're looking for.
The Celestions have a slightly grunge-y British sort of sound: think early-Who. The Celestions break up a bit at higher volumes.
Choose WEBER...you'll be glad you did.
-dp
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holikujak
Joined: Apr 03, 2006
Posts: 107
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Posted on Jun 28 2006 08:55 PM
yea the webers are phenominal for clean surf sound, although if your looking for something different from the showman i would probobly go with either the celestions or maybe one of the other high powered webers, i dont know much about them, but judging from the awsome quality of my californias i would guess that they are pretty sweet
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WoodyJ
Joined: Apr 05, 2006
Posts: 1544
Bethlehem, GA
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Posted on Jun 29 2006 09:08 PM
Johnny,
Ditto on the Weber California 12's...I replaced the crappy/worn out stock Fender speakers in two of my amps with these, and they are super clean and loud. Supposedly the less expensive ceramic version has a bit more headroom. I have a alnico Cali 12 in a Deluxe Reverb and a ceramic Cali 15 in a Vibrasonic. I'd recommend that you opt for the aluminum dome, as it gives a brighter sound than the paper ones. The Cali 15 in my Vibrasonic will take your head off. In a good way.
My Dual Showman bass rig currently has EV bass speakers in it, but I am converting it back to a guitar amp. I'm going to use the Weber California ceramic 15's in it. Can't wait to hook up the tank and crank it up!
— Jack Booth
(aka WoodyJ)
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Bong-O
Joined: Mar 04, 2006
Posts: 139
Massachusetts, birthplace of Dick Dale
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Posted on Jun 30 2006 11:42 AM
I put two 12" Tone Tubby's in my 65 Bandmaster (hemp cones!).... I'm VERY happy. They are great speakers - full spectrum from crisp Fender highs to clean punchy lows. Their Alnico 15" would kick ass in a Showman.... read up on them at their web site......
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WindanseaBeachBoy
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 133
La Playa, Mexico
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Posted on Jul 20 2006 09:16 PM
Ted Weber makes excellent speakers. For the money, the Cali high-power series speakers simply rule for surf. I have a pair of the ceramics in my Blackfaced Twin (12s), and used one in my Hot Rod Deluxe. I also used a Signature Series 10" in a little Epiphone. I was happy with every speaker.
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