| Author |
Topic: Steel King speaker ( JBL D 130F ) in a RI Twin Reverb |
Todd Brown
From:
W. Columbia , South Carolina
|
Posted 20 Jul 2011 4:37 pm |
|
The Twin Reverb Custom 15's are fitted with same Eminence made Fender that was used in the Steel King run. This is the one that is advertised as being a remake of the very collectable JBL D130F .
Some of you are probably familiar with the Custom 15's . The cabinet on these is a little taller, by 2 inches , than the standard TR cabinet.
What I'd like to know is if the Fender speaker, with it's massive magnet, can be stuffed in the standard TR cab .With a height of 20 inches on the TR cab , a new baffle could be made , and could go in with around 4 inches or so clearance from the top of the cab to the speaker . Just dont know if that leaves enough clearance for the chassis to go in? |
|
|
 |
Steve Hitsman
From:
Waterloo, IL
|
Posted 20 Jul 2011 4:45 pm
|
|
| I've got two... one with a D130, one with an E130. It'll fit. |
|
|
|
Todd Brown
From:
W. Columbia , South Carolina
|
Posted 20 Jul 2011 5:13 pm
|
|
| I don't know, Steve. Are you familiar with the speaker I'm referring to? Its got a magnet that has an 8 1/2 diameter. Very Heavy speaker. I think when Fender says "based on the JBL D130F", I think they are referring to the voicing of the speaker, not the overall design or look. |
|
|
|
Steve Hitsman
From:
Waterloo, IL
|
Posted 20 Jul 2011 5:19 pm
|
|
| The magnet on my E130 measures 8 1/2". |
|
|
|
Todd Brown
From:
W. Columbia , South Carolina
|
Posted 20 Jul 2011 5:33 pm
|
|
| Alright, how about the depth of the basket including the magnet? On the Fender speaker it looks like the depth from the baffle to the back side (logo side) of the magnet is 5 1/2 inches. |
|
|
|
Steve Hitsman
From:
Waterloo, IL
|
Posted 20 Jul 2011 5:45 pm
|
|
| At least 5 3/8". |
|
|
|
Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
|
Posted 20 Jul 2011 5:54 pm
|
|
| You would be better off putting in the new Eminence EPS-15 light weight. Same sound out only 8 lbs! It renders the original obsolete. |
|
|
|
Todd Brown
From:
W. Columbia , South Carolina
|
Posted 20 Jul 2011 6:22 pm
|
|
Thanks Steve, sounds like she'll fit! I know steel players have been putting 15's in Twin Reverb amps since the 60's. With these Custom 15 cabinets , they build them a little bigger to give more breathing room, I guess.
Nice try, Kevin!!  No seriously, I've checked with you about the Eminence Neo's, you do have the best price ! Looks and sounds like a great! I bet they get even sweeter every time you pick your amp or cabinet up!
I do really like the Fender speaker though! |
|
|
|
Marty Holmes
From:
Magnolia ,TX USA
|
Posted 20 Jul 2011 7:04 pm
|
|
| Todd just for the record i took a d130f out of my 68'twin and put the steel king speaker in it.It is a perfect match just fyi hope this helps marty. |
|
|
|
Todd Brown
From:
W. Columbia , South Carolina
|
Posted 20 Jul 2011 7:06 pm
|
|
More reinforcement!!!  |
|
|
|
Mike Poholsky
From:
Kansas, USA
|
Posted 20 Jul 2011 8:05 pm
|
|
Todd, Scroll down to the bottom of this thread.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=158289&highlight=
I was able to get it in, and center it. Tight, but it will work.
_________________
Zumsteel 12 Universal
SGBB
ShoBud VP
'64 Fender Twin Reverb/Fox Rehab
Fender Steel King w/BW 1501-4
FX to Taste |
|
|
|
Todd Brown
From:
W. Columbia , South Carolina
|
Posted 20 Jul 2011 8:34 pm
|
|
I think we got this one solved, boys!!  Thanks to everybody for your help! |
|
|
|
