Vibrolux clone - speaker recommendations needed

Motor · November 28th, 2009, 12:20 AM

Hi Guys,

I have a Gries 35 watt 1 x 12 vibrolux clone:
http://www.griesamps.com/id4.html

I like the amp, but the Eminence Tonkerlite speaker is not the sound I'm going for. It breaks up too early. I want the Bakersfield sound. A huge, bell-like, tele sound. My friend has a blackface Super Reverb with old Jensens that I love.

Can someone recommend a 12 inch speaker to get this sound? I was looking at Webers, but I'm confused by all the choices. The Weber 12F150 caught my eye, but I haven't heard it.

Best regards,

Motor

Raybob · November 28th, 2009, 02:31 AM

Weber 12F150 would be an excellent choice.

Schwalbe · November 28th, 2009, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raybob

Weber 12F150 would be an excellent choice.

That would be a good choice. Twangier yet, 12F150-A. The 12F150-T might be too bright. Also consider the Ceramic Sig 12B.

Motor · November 28th, 2009, 04:05 PM

Great, thank you guys.

Cheers,
Motor

fezz parka · November 28th, 2009, 05:44 PM

Eminence Swamp Thang.

zook · November 29th, 2009, 09:02 AM

Get a JBL D120, of next best a Weber California, either Alnico or Ceramic will do.

Winnie

Motor · November 29th, 2009, 04:51 PM

Weber 12a150w sounds great too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISybNr4czNM

Motor · December 2nd, 2009, 02:46 PM

I just got off the phone with Weber. They were helpful.

Here is what I ordered:
12F150
light dope
50 watt
8 ohms
green basket
Special Notes: I asked them to break it in before shipping it.

He steered me away from the 12F150W because it is extremely bright and he thought the 12F150 would fit the bill.

I looked carefully at the 12A150W, but I don't think it's right for this amp and what I currently need it for. That speaker would sound fantastic in a tweed amp, but I need crystal clear bell tones with some punch on the low E/A. The compression sounds great on the 12A150W, but I want Don Rich tone for the band that I'm in.

Thank you for your help, guys!

I will get it in 2 weeks and will let you know my impressions.

Cheers,
Motor

Hackguitarist · December 2nd, 2009, 02:48 PM

Can't beat a Sig 12B Weber for price to performance ratio, but it is
a very bright speaker, I hear alnico when I think Vibro myself.

I have 2 Jensen P10R Bassman RI that would be killer in that VL.

--------
Weber Cali 12 Alinco

https://taweber.powweb.com/weber/cali12a.htm

Or maybe a THD vintage Blue 12"

http://www.thdelectronics.com/produc...wspeakers.html

Motor · December 2nd, 2009, 03:52 PM

Alnico isn't right for this amp, I'll save that for a tweed deluxe.

This amp is crying out for ceramic punch. I have read dozens of positive reviews for the 12F150, and the Weber employee said I was right on.

I guess we'll see when I get the speaker! I'll let you guys know.

Kind regards,
Motor

Motor · December 11th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Speaker arrived today. I've never installed one before. Anyone give me some quick tips or list of things I need to avoid?

Thanks,
Motor

Motor · December 18th, 2009, 06:37 PM

Speaker is treating me very well. Much clearer, cleaner sound. I was worried that the ceramic magnet would be too bright, but that was unfounded. Each note is exactly where it should be.

I don't want to post sound clips till the honeymoon period is over, but I'm really pleased with my choice so far.

Cheers,
Motor

November 28th, 2009, 12:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Motor Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 390	Vibrolux clone - speaker recommendations needed Hi Guys, I have a Gries 35 watt 1 x 12 vibrolux clone: http://www.griesamps.com/id4.html I like the amp, but the Eminence Tonkerlite speaker is not the sound I'm going for. It breaks up too early. I want the Bakersfield sound. A huge, bell-like, tele sound. My friend has a blackface Super Reverb with old Jensens that I love. Can someone recommend a 12 inch speaker to get this sound? I was looking at Webers, but I'm confused by all the choices. The Weber 12F150 caught my eye, but I haven't heard it. Best regards, Motor

November 29th, 2009, 09:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
zook Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cochise, AZ Posts: 1,000	Get a JBL D120, of next best a Weber California, either Alnico or Ceramic will do. Winnie __________________ I have noticed that happy people are often evaluating themselves and unhappy people are always evaluating others. -William Glasser

December 18th, 2009, 06:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Motor Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 390	Speaker is treating me very well. Much clearer, cleaner sound. I was worried that the ceramic magnet would be too bright, but that was unfounded. Each note is exactly where it should be. I don't want to post sound clips till the honeymoon period is over, but I'm really pleased with my choice so far. Cheers, Motor __________________ http://www.myspace.com/thebadassetspdx Whiskey-soaked country rock

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Raybob Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kyburz, CA Age: 54 Posts: 102	Weber 12F150 would be an excellent choice.

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Motor Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 390	Great, thank you guys. Cheers, Motor

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fezz parka VENDOR Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: A town south of Bakersfield... Posts: 2,154 48 Photos	Eminence Swamp Thang.

November 29th, 2009, 04:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Motor Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 390	Weber 12a150w sounds great too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISybNr4czNM

December 2nd, 2009, 02:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Motor Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 390	I just got off the phone with Weber. They were helpful. Here is what I ordered: 12F150 light dope 50 watt 8 ohms green basket Special Notes: I asked them to break it in before shipping it. He steered me away from the 12F150W because it is extremely bright and he thought the 12F150 would fit the bill. I looked carefully at the 12A150W, but I don't think it's right for this amp and what I currently need it for. That speaker would sound fantastic in a tweed amp, but I need crystal clear bell tones with some punch on the low E/A. The compression sounds great on the 12A150W, but I want Don Rich tone for the band that I'm in. Thank you for your help, guys! I will get it in 2 weeks and will let you know my impressions. Cheers, Motor

December 2nd, 2009, 02:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hackguitarist Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kerfuffle Posts: 701	Can't beat a Sig 12B Weber for price to performance ratio, but it is a very bright speaker, I hear alnico when I think Vibro myself. I have 2 Jensen P10R Bassman RI that would be killer in that VL. -------- Weber Cali 12 Alinco https://taweber.powweb.com/weber/cali12a.htm Or maybe a THD vintage Blue 12" http://www.thdelectronics.com/produc...wspeakers.html

December 2nd, 2009, 03:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Motor Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 390	Alnico isn't right for this amp, I'll save that for a tweed deluxe. This amp is crying out for ceramic punch. I have read dozens of positive reviews for the 12F150, and the Weber employee said I was right on. I guess we'll see when I get the speaker! I'll let you guys know. Kind regards, Motor

December 11th, 2009, 08:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Motor Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 390	Speaker arrived today. I've never installed one before. Anyone give me some quick tips or list of things I need to avoid? Thanks, Motor

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