Author Topic: Goodbye Vintage 30-Hello Greenback (Read 6262 times)

PhilKing · « **Reply #15 on:** March 04, 2007, 12:58:44 PM »

I tried many speakers at Matamp for my Mini-Mat and selected the heritage G12M from the bunch. I know my ears were right because TO was commenting on how much better it sounded than when i was running it with the Eminence Wizard (though the Wizard sounds good with more power).

Chicagoslim · « **Reply #16 on:** March 05, 2007, 03:06:34 AM »

I swapped out the Jensen C12N in the Fender Blues Jr for the Greenback Heritage and I still get great mids and crunch, but I now also get smooth highs the Jensen was missing.

everton_fc · « **Reply #17 on:** March 05, 2007, 09:45:05 AM »

I use a Marhall Silver Jubilee 2x12 combo that's loaded with 2 Vintage 30's and I've often wondered if the tone would change that much with swapping the speakers to Greenbacks - is this an option or would I be better sticking with the Vintage 30's? I'm ideally looking for a warmer tone, maybe more bass if possible... what do you guys think?

Thanks

_tom_ · « **Reply #18 on:** March 05, 2007, 09:57:23 AM »

^Well, as Greenbacks are only 20w each I think, the 2 would only add up to a total of 40w, if your amp is higher than 40w then I think you can damage the speakers.

Speakers do make a huge difference in tone though, could be worth trying something different.

JamesHealey · « **Reply #19 on:** March 05, 2007, 10:08:31 AM »

aye, 40watts.. depending how you wire them determines the ohm.

Celestion do the Classic range with Greenbacks rated at 25watts which wud be fine for most 2x12's running 50watt.. but it's cutting it close.. for instance my 50watt head has a 2x12 with 120watts of capability.

JamesHealey · « **Reply #20 on:** March 07, 2007, 07:24:42 PM »

im a born and bread V30 user, used it with my ENGL's and Splawn.. top class stuff.. used a G12H100 with my Carlton that was nice but probably be a bit too boomy/warm for the splawn or engl..

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #21 on:** March 07, 2007, 09:36:56 PM »

Quote from: everton_fc

I use a Marhall Silver Jubilee 2x12 combo that's loaded with 2 Vintage 30's and I've often wondered if the tone would change that much with swapping the speakers to Greenbacks - is this an option or would I be better sticking with the Vintage 30's? I'm ideally looking for a warmer tone, maybe more bass if possible... what do you guys think?

Thanks

I think a pair of Classic Lead 80s would be your best best. They're just more rounded and less peaky in the mids. They LOVE gain too, just wind it up!!!

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