guitar cabinets modified for harp
hi david
i saw an ad for a 4x10" guitar speaker cabinet
i presume the back is closed
is there a way to make the cabinet better for harp?
also is there a formula for the amount open space in the back and where the open part is?
just becasue the cabinet is not expensive, doesnt mean in the end this is the way to go
what do you suggest?
also, the cabinets that mark overmann is now selling, i have heard have a smaller open part in the back
if i were to ask him to make a cabinet for me, how much open space in the back would you suggest i ask him to make?
thanks, as always
tommy
Hello Tommy.
You ask, "are the new eminence he has... the same as the ones put in the original re-issue?" I assume you mean reissue Bassmans from the early 90's? When you say, "new eminence he has," the answer is no. If he's selling quads of the speakers from the 90's (which I think he has sometimes), then yes, they are the same. Talk to Mark about this, he can give you all the details you're looking for.
P.S., the Weber speakers are nice... but different in sound from the Q's. Q's are more smooth in tone... Webers sound more powerful. Just depends on what you're looking for.
My pleasure Tommy
"i did buy a cabinet with two 10" blue frame eminence from mark"
Fantastic
"i need to memorize the the ohm settings on the masco for different cabinets, and amps that the masco can go into i am fearful, of burnig up an amp when i consider using a Masco and separate anmp, so i will double check before doing this"
Maybe write the values on a label and stick it under the amp or under the cabinet. Keep in mind that you can go 2x up or down and it's safe for the head (if the head is 4 ohm you can use a speaker cabinet, or cabinets, that are rated at 2 ohms or 8 ohms).
"i believe Mark said not to use with the 2x10 cabinet with a 4x10 amp"
Correct. The Bassman's is rated at 2 ohms, which is very low... if you use a head, even if it's set up for 2 ohms, by adding a cabinet, you'll probably be asking too much of the head.
"Did you ever use 2x10" cabinet with the wezo 45 you owned, the wezo had a 12" and a 10" speaker"
Yes, I did. My 2x10" is 4 ohms and Wezo cab was 8 ohms. You can use your 4 ohm setting or 2 ohm setting on your head (experiment for best sound) safely.
"You mentioned the weber 10A 125O are more powerful than the smooth Q speakers i am presuming you are speaking about the vintage Q speakers, and not the modern Q speaker, if there is such a thing"
Correct
Hello tommy. I'm glad that you received the cabinet...it will serve you well for many years to come. I'm also glad that you're enjoying your studies. Thanks for the update.
Hello Tommy. You're moving out of my area of expertise. If you're going to get a cabinet from Mark, just get what he suggests... I trust Mark.