Alnico Speaker
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 Vintage 12 inch alnico speaker 4 Ohm  US $35.00
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 VINTAGE JBL D 131 ALNICO 12 INCH SPEAKER US $225.00
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 Celestion Alnico Blue 15W 12 Speaker 8 ohm US $200.00
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 12 Hudson Mill City Blues AlNiCo Speaker 8 Ohms US $29.95
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How to Choose A Guitar Amp Speaker
An electric guitar speaker is a loudspeaker specifically the driver (transducer) part designed for use in or with the guitar amplifier of an electric guitar. Installed in a cabinet with amplification and possibly multiple speakers. Typically these drivers produce only the frequency range relevant to guitars which is similar to a regular woofer type driver which is approximately 75Hz to 5kHz.
The range of sounds in terms of Hz which include the highs, middle range and low level sounds in a guitar speaker have a narrow range of sound compared to a stereo speaker. The two types of speakers are like comparing apples and oranges. In other words, their range and type of sound as well as the intended purposes are different and not interchangeable.
The cones of these drivers typically range in size from 6.5in to 15in with 10 and 12in models being the most popular. As with all loudspeaker drivers, the magnets are usually made from Alnico, ceramic, or neodymium with higher quality Alnico magnets reserved for expensive models.
Well-known guitar speaker manufacturers include Fane, Jensen, Celestion, Eminence, Electro-Voice, JBL, Weber, and A Brown Sound (Tone Tubby).
The sounds that are considered to be vintage blues vibes can be duplicated by certain brands and types of speakers. Other music genres such as metal or jazz can be duplicated with the appropriate speaker for intended music type. Taking into consideration that speakers have subtle differences that not everyone can hear. It takes a veteran musician or someone with excellent or trained hearing to hear some of the differences. In the end if you get the chance to replace a speaker/s, find the one that suits your style.
Searching the internet will provide many types and brands of speakers to examine, understanding that all brands and types of speakers have their own particular sounds. Know what you want, so a mistake won't be made.
Take advantage of the tremendous online technology available, and find sites that have audio demonstrations of the different sounds of different speakers, or, call the company and talk to an engineer in tech.
Changing an undamaged speaker is generally considered a waste of time, it is the last thing to replace in your rig to change your tone. That being said, if your speaker wears out(Ha) or you simply blow it into outer space (most likely cause) take the time and effort to get the speaker that suits your sound and tone preferences best.
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Celestion Alnico Gold Guitar Speaker 8 Ohm $325 Celestion Alnico Gold Guitar Speaker 8 Ohm |
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Fender 10 Vintage Alnico Blue Replacement Speaker $79.99 Fender 10" Vintage Alnico Blue Replacement Speaker |
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Celestion Alnico Blue 15W 12 Speaker 8 ohm $299 Celestion Alnico Blue 15W 12" Speaker 8 ohm |
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Celestion G10 Alnico Gold 40W Guitar Speaker 8 Ohm $199 Celestion G10 Alnico Gold 40W Guitar Speaker 8 Ohm |
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Celestion G10 Alnico Gold 40W Guitar Speaker 16 Ohm $199 Celestion G10 Alnico Gold 40W Guitar Speaker 16 Ohm |
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Celestion Alnico Blue 15W 12 Speaker 16 ohm $299 Celestion Alnico Blue 15W 12" Speaker 16 ohm |
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Celestion Alnico Blue 15W 12 Speaker 8 Ohm $299 Celestion Alnico Blue 15W 12" Speaker 8 ohm |
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Celestion Alnico Blue 15W 12 Speaker 16 Ohm $299 Celestion Alnico Blue 15W 12" Speaker 16 ohm |
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Celestion Alnico Gold Guitar Speaker 15 Ohm $325 Many other manufacturers have tried to recreate the Celestion Blue sound in a higher powered driver, and some have come close. But only Celestion has the experience and know-how to emulate the tone and response of its own Alnico classic in a modern driver that's perfect for single or multiple applications in cabinets or combos.The power handling of the Original Blue speaker was limited by the material used in the construction of the voice coil. After hundreds of hours of testing and countless prototypes, Celestion has developed a coil that can withstand higher levels of power but leaves the tone unaffected. Such a relatively simple, yet important, development lies at the heart of a truly remarkable new guitar loudspeaker. |
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Celestion Alnico Blue 15W 12 Speaker 8 ohm $299 The Celestion Blue Alnico 15W 12" Speaker was originally designed in the '50s and used in early Vox and Marshall amplifiers. Uses an Alnico magnet. Known for its exceptional tonal definition and dynamic audio range. Best suited for low-power Class A tube amplifiers. Handles 15W. |
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Celestion Alnico Blue 15W 12 Speaker 16 ohm $299 The Celestion Blue Alnico 15W 12" Speaker was originally designed in the '50s and used in early Vox and Marshall amplifiers. Uses an Alnico magnet. Known for its exceptional tonal definition and dynamic audio range. Best suited for low-power Class A tube amplifiers. Handles 15W. |
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Celestion Alnico Blue 15W 12 Speaker 8 Ohm $299 The Celestion Blue Alnico 15W 12" Speaker was originally designed in the '50s and used in early Vox and Marshall amplifiers. Uses an Alnico magnet. Known for its exceptional tonal definition and dynamic audio range. Best suited for low-power Class A tube amplifiers. Handles 15W.Designed in the '50sUsed in early Vox and Marshall ampsUses an Alnico magnetBest suited for low-power Class A tube ampsHandles 15W |
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Celestion Alnico Blue 15W 12 Speaker 16 Ohm $299 The Celestion Blue Alnico 15W 12" Speaker was originally designed in the '50s and used in early Vox and Marshall amplifiers. Uses an Alnico magnet. Known for its exceptional tonal definition and dynamic audio range. Best suited for low-power Class A tube amplifiers. Handles 15W.Designed in the '50sUsed in early Vox and Marshall ampsUses an Alnico magnetBest suited for low-power Class A tube ampsHandles 15W |
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Weber Speakers Signature Series Alnico 10S 15 Watt 10 Speaker 8 Ohm $44.99 Weber Speakers Signature Series Alnico 10S 15 Watt 10" Speaker 8 Ohm |
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Weber Speakers Signature Series Alnico 8 15 Watt 8 Speaker 4 Ohm $34.99 Weber Speakers Signature Series Alnico 8 15 Watt 8" Speaker 4 Ohm |
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Weber Speakers Signature Series Alnico 8 15 Watt 8 Speaker 8 Ohm $34.99 Weber Speakers Signature Series Alnico 8 15 Watt 8" Speaker 8 Ohm |
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Weber Speakers Signature Series Alnico 12S 25 Watt 12 Speaker 8 Ohm $44.99 Weber Speakers Signature Series Alnico 12S 25 Watt 12" Speaker 8 Ohm |
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Weber Speakers Signature Series Alnico 8S 15 Watt 8 Speaker 4 Ohm $34.99 Weber Speakers Signature Series Alnico 8S 15 Watt 8" Speaker 4 Ohm |
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Vox Heritage Collection V112htv 15W 1X12 Extension Cabinet With Alnico Blue Speaker White $699.99 Vox Heritage Collection V112HTV 15W 1x12 Extension Cabinet with Alnico Blue Speaker White |
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Weber Speakers Signature Series Alnico 10 15 Watt 10 Speaker 8 Ohm $44.99 The Weber Signature Series Alnico 10 15 Watt 10" Speaker is an economical replacement for CTS, Chicago Jensen, and Oxford 10" AlNiCo's. They are warm, crunchy, aggressive, compressed at high volume, and feature early breakup. |
