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Topic: Altec bass speaker for steel? |
Chris Brooks
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Providence, Rhode Island
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Posted 29 Apr 2013 8:54 am |
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I have an old Altec 421 bass speaker of my late brother's.
Would this be worthwhile reconing and using in an extension cabinet for steel?
If so, should I use a cabinet with a back so that it could also be used with my small GK bass rig?
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Bill Hatcher
From:
Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 30 Apr 2013 6:44 am
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| the 418b altec would be a better choice, but if you get it done on the 421, talk to your tech about a thinner paper cone than is called for in a bass speaker. also an aluminum voice coil cover will give you some more top end. a good speaker recone tech can mix and match voice coils and spiders and cones to meet your sound preferences. |
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Mike Wheeler
From:
Delaware, Ohio, USA
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Posted 30 Apr 2013 7:01 am
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Although the Altec 421 is a low frequency speaker, it does already have an aluminum dust cap. I had one many years ago in a guitar amp. I loved it! Punchy and clear, and had plenty of bite when I pushed the amp.
I suggest you have it reconed as a 421...don't change it. Then try it out in your rig. If you don't like it you can sell it, or trade it, for something you do like. Just take a look at Ebay to see what a 421 is worth.
Tone-wise, the 421 will take anything a steel can throw at it.
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 30 Apr 2013 3:36 pm
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Most every amp I have (and use) has a bass speaker, even though none of them are bass amps!  |
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