Replacement speakers for a Twin Reverb

Pete Ballard · Post by **Pete Ballard** » 19 Sep 2001 2:50 am

Can anyone recommend some replacement speakers for a Silver Face (Pre-Master Volume) Twin Reverb? I recently had it rebuilt and it sounds great, but the speakers (not original) are pretty beat up and just can’t handle the low end of the steel. Should I go with something new or find something vintage?

Thanks,
Pete

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 19 Sep 2001 5:59 am

B Cole, I assume you meant to say to put a 15" speaker instead of a 12" speaker. Also, the 15" you install should be 4 ohm to match the impedance of the 2 8 ohm speakers you'll be replacing.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 19 Sep 2001 6:30 am

I have a Fender Twin Reverb that I ordered from the factory with twin JBL speakers. It came with a buzz in it but a service-tech took care of that. I don't think you can find a better sounding amp than this. The only drawback being that if you aren't careful you can get a hernia lugging it around. I put rollers under it a lift handles on both sides. If I can get a roadie to help me, I still use this amp.
Keep pickin, Erv

Bill Terry · Post by **Bill Terry** » 19 Sep 2001 6:53 am

Vintage 15" JBL's work great in a Twin, but you'll have to settle for an 8 ohm probably. I made that swap and I can't tell any difference in power, it's still very loud and clean.

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Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 19 Sep 2001 7:35 am

I have a D-130F in mine & it has always sounded great!

Jay Ganz · Post by **Jay Ganz** » 19 Sep 2001 8:24 am

If you decide to keep it as a 2X12 amp,
then definitely check out EVM-12L's by
Electro-Voice. They'll handle the amps
power & have a great overall tone without
the harshness of some others. It will
also keep your 4 ohm load, which is
to your advantage.

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Dan Tyack · Post by **Dan Tyack** » 19 Sep 2001 9:08 am

Try replacing one of the 12" speakers with a JBL or Black Widow 12". I bet you will like it better than two JBLs (or a single 15"). Try it!

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Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 19 Sep 2001 10:04 am

Dan is on to something there. I know I tried my old JBL D-120F's with my MosValve 500 and then the Peavey BW 1203's and there's quite a difference in response.

With the D-120F's, my Franklin sounded like my old Fender 2000 steel played through a Fender Twin.

With the BW speakers, the Franklin sounds like a Franklin and had a wider response range and does not have the accented mids that the JBL's did.

I never tried one of each together. I'll have to do that sometime when I'm experimenting.

Paul Graupp · Post by **Paul Graupp** » 19 Sep 2001 10:16 am

The current MCM Electronics catalog #44 lists
12" Pyle speakers as original replacement parts for a Twin Reverb. 8 ohms, 95 watts $43.25 ea 1 to 3 units. 1-800-543-4330.

Regards, Paul

Pete Ballard · Post by **Pete Ballard** » 19 Sep 2001 1:55 pm

Thanks for all the insight. I think I’m gonna stick with the 2x12. I also play a tele thru this amp, and I really don’t want to mess with the guitar sound too much.
Does anyone know where I can get some vintage JBLs?
Also, what about the speakers that come with the new 65 Reissue Twins (Eminence)? I’m sure those can ordered.

ajm · Post by **ajm** » 19 Sep 2001 5:22 pm

I'd be interested in knowing how two different speakers sound together.

I believe that the 2x12 Matchless amps used two different speakers, and Buzz Feiten also builds a 2x12 cabinet using the same trick.

One problem doing this might be if one were a cheaper less efficient speaker and the other a more efficient type, then the better speaker would tend to drown out the other one.

Danny Hullihen · Post by **Danny Hullihen** » 19 Sep 2001 6:02 pm

Pete. I'll have to go along with Jack Stoner on this one. I've done what Jack has done with my Twin, and it really does make a big difference, and the Peavey B W's can handle everything you can feed them, and they don't break up on the low end. What's more, it will still sound good with your six string.

Larry R · Post by **Larry R** » 20 Sep 2001 10:49 am

Does the new Fender Twin Reverb Re-Issue have circuit board electonics in it (in addition to tubes)?

Patrick Smith · Post by **Patrick Smith** » 20 Sep 2001 11:36 am

...Does the new Fender Twin Reverb Re-Issue have circuit board electonics in it (in addition to tubes)?

yep, they have a PCB including PCB-mounted pots.....uuuuuuuuugggggggghhhhh! I so much prefer the older amps!

As for speakers, in my tweeded up twin I have 2 12" JBL D-120F speakers in it....I wouldn't trade that thing for the world!....My Peavey can't touch it!....My Evans can't touch it!......very sweet midrange with the tweed tone stack....and a beautiful high end.....onlyiest thing, it weighs a friggin' ton!....HEAVY!

PMS
(Britney's Sugar Boy)

Larry R · Post by **Larry R** » 21 Sep 2001 7:10 am

What would be the next choice in a tube amp for Pedal steel if not the TR reissue?
What about Ampeg, Crate? Are any of theirs tube?

Bill Leff · Post by **Bill Leff** » 21 Sep 2001 8:12 am

Check out Ted Weber's speakers at www.webervst.com

Derrell Stephens · Post by **Derrell Stephens** » 24 Sep 2001 3:02 pm

Try Magic Parts for vintage Fender speaker replacements. They are somewhere in Ca.. I remember them haveing lots of Fender replacement parts in the 90's; perhaps they still do.

Billy Knowles · Post by **Billy Knowles** » 24 Sep 2001 5:31 pm

Darrell
Missed you at the convention this year. Maybe next year? You are still Mr. Evans Amp to me and most of the world.
Billy