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FDP Forum / Amp Mods, Repairs, and Projects / Downsizing a Super Reverb
(This message was last edited by Rick Plays The Blues at 08:50 AM, Mar 9th, 2012)
(This message was last edited by Fritz_D_Cat at 08:11 AM, Mar 9th, 2012)
FDP Forum / Amp Mods, Repairs, and Projects / Downsizing a Super Reverb
mcrofutt
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"This was no boating accident !"Mar 7th, 2012 05:34 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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In my continuing quest to lighten up my beloved 65 SR (I'm the original owner) I'm considering a half cabinet with 2 10s. I am not looking for early breakup. What 2 tens would handle the load about the same as 4 ?
pdf64
UKMar 7th, 2012 06:00 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Are you looking to use those original speakers in the 2x10? They may not handle the power.
The amp will likely sound different, driving a 4 ohm load rather than a 2 ohm load.
Have you considered having seperate head cab and speaker cab for the 4x10s, to ease handling? It makes a big difference.
Pete.
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It's not just good..
...it's good enough.Mar 7th, 2012 06:56 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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How about replacement speakers with Neodymium magnets?
Depending on what you have in there now, you could cut the speaker weight in half.
anteriorl5
USAMar 7th, 2012 07:26 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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You could do fine by ordering a set of 4 ohm 10" speakers from Weber - lots of choices in your power-handling range.
mcrofutt
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"This was no boating accident !"Mar 7th, 2012 07:47 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I realize I would need 4 ohm speakers to keep that proper, but maybe double the wattage? Again, I want to keep the clarity at a similar level to what it is now.
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So. Cal. USAMar 7th, 2012 03:59 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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You will find the amp to be less loud. If you are into clean headroom I would not make this change in a combo. I'm afraid it will sound nothing like the SR you know and love. (except the weight)
I would find myself grabing more volume knob to compensate and you say you are not looking for early breakup. A head cab and then any type of speaker cab you wish could be used with reasonable speaker impedence.
SoK66
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We had the hit but Van got the moneyMar 7th, 2012 05:10 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I'd get a dolly to move the amp around with rather than bugger a '65 Super Reverb.
rfrakes331K
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RonHalen Jokingly He SaysMar 7th, 2012 05:45 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Take your amp to a local large guitar shop and try it with different 10 and 12 inch cabs. Se how it sounds. I hope you are going to leave you current combo stock?
mcrofutt
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"This was no boating accident !"Mar 8th, 2012 05:06 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I'm not concerned about the stock thing, the amp is decades away from true stock. BUT, I'm not going to cut the cabinet in half. Would either build or buy a custom cab and put the parts in it. I prefer the simplicity of a combo. I'm just trying to get some ideas as to what speakers to consider.
Rick Plays The Blues
Austria
May I try that again?Mar 8th, 2012 10:35 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I think, if you get 2 speakers that handle the SR's power as well as the two that are in there, these two speakers finally may have same weight as the 4 originals.
Not knowing what you actually have, but a Jensen P10R RI is rated at 3.1 lbs, a C10Q at 3.6 lbs - makes a total of 12.4 - 14.4 lbs for that typical 10s that I expect to find in a SR.
Now a cool speaker that keeps up with volume and wattage in a 210 configuration might be a Ragin Cajun (2 x 6.4 = 12.8 lbs) or a Copperhead (2 x 4.5 = 9.0 lbs) or a Jensen Jet Blackbird (2 x 6.6 = 13.2 lbs).
So there is no saving in weight or best approx. 3 lbs.
So I doubt whether the weight is really worth the downsizing. IMHO an ideally downsized SR would include also a smaller OT, 6V6GTs and a smaller mains transformer together with a 210 configuration ...
As it is, I'd vote for the head+cab transformation ...
Edit to add, yes, or get a Vibrolux :)
SteavisSmokin
Netherlands
the blues hides in the strangest placesMar 9th, 2012 02:54 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I'd get a vibrolux instead of putting a super in a 2 x 10 cab...
anteriorl5
USAMar 9th, 2012 07:57 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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+1 for the VR.
Fritz_D_Cat
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I had a buddy in Denver with a 65 BFSR chassis in a custom cut down combo cab with 2x10 configuration. One of the best amps I've ever heard in my life! No shortage of headroom.
The 2 speakers were Weber Ceramic Cali 10 and Alnico Blue Pup at 4 ohms each.
edit to add - he still has the original cab and cones
pdf64
UKMar 9th, 2012 11:47 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Yes, the OP wants to retain clarity so best to keep with big iron.
But really, reconsider the seperate cabs idea, I find it so helpful; combos bigger/heavier than a DR are a pain to maul around and it gets harder the older you get. Pete.
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USA / VirginiaMar 9th, 2012 01:05 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I'd build a 2 x 10 cab and and "head cab" for the amp. Separating the amp and speakers really helps lighten the load.
Regarding the speaker I'd take a look a 2 higher wattage speakers myself.
LeonB
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Solid state = solid sound+light weightMar 9th, 2012 11:33 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I know it came with 10s, but would you consider, say, a single 15" neodym?
mcrofutt
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"This was no boating accident !"Mar 10th, 2012 08:10 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Thanks all, I've got some great ideas for an approach now. Of course, at last nights gig I was reminded of several important aspects of a SR (besides the sound)
I don't have to bend over to adjust knobs
It's a great mixer stand
It's a great cocktail table
And there's that sound....
bedroomtone
United StatesMar 11th, 2012 05:50 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I have a '69 Super Reverb chassis in a Mojotone Vibroverb cabinet with Jensen Neo 15. It is still a heavy amp, about 48 lbs., but lighter than a stock one. I use a Weber Z-matcher because the Neo is 8ohms. I'm happy with it. Very clean, with lots of punch. Highs are smooth, takes pedals well.
stratcat250
L.I. N.Y. USA
I sho got the bluz this mornin'Mar 17th, 2012 05:34 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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+2 for the VR
rfrakes331K
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RonHalen Jokingly He SaysApr 1st, 2012 01:58 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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+3 on the VR or Supersonic.
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