Old Bell & Howell speaker question

colonelrobert · June 16th, 2007, 12:52 PM

I want to run a Peavey 4 ohm non tube amp head into a Bell & Howell 16 ohm either six hundred plus or eight hundred plus watt speaker cab from an old projector.
Would I need anything betwen the amp and speaker because of the difference in ohms? (except the cable)

On the back of the head it saids...

100 w
4 ohms
minim amp load 4 ohms
120 vac
80 mz
300 watts

Thanks,
Colonel Robert

Tim Swartz · June 16th, 2007, 02:19 PM

It should be fine just plugged in, but keep in mind you are probably only dealing with about a 15w speaker (most were P12Ps).

EMan · June 16th, 2007, 07:21 PM

With an amp that uses solid state output devices, like transistors.....just never go under what the amp has for a speaker load specification.

Anything above or equal to 4 ohms with your amp will be fine....and let us know what happens!

colonelrobert · June 17th, 2007, 05:17 AM

Thanks to both of you. Though only 15 watts it has a loud sound. And I get a sweet spot by dialing the guitar knobs. Will do a mp3 soon.

Bill Ashton · June 17th, 2007, 06:31 AM

an old Hagstrom guitar yo have in the photo?

colonelrobert · June 17th, 2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Ashton

an old Hagstrom guitar yo have in the photo?

Thanks Bill, yes it is.
It's a 68' Hagstrom 1. A friend of mine loaned it to me while we were rebuilding my guitar. I will be sending it back to him soon.

Now that I finished the rebuild, my amp crapped out!

Been trying to find a "cheep" solution as we spent our bucks on the rebuild.

So any ideas on getting a amp that can give me that outlaw twang for under $125.00 shipped? Even less would be very welcomed.

My guitar is a very mod MINM (Made In North Mississippi)

tele.

It has a lot of twang but also can blues it down!

I don't gig as much anymore so it is for home playing and computer recording.

I know someone has some good ideas. New or used is ok.

Colonel Robert Morris

Billy Claire · June 17th, 2007, 09:39 PM

Ummm... it's not a field coil speaker is it? Does it have something that looks similar to a transformer attached to it? If it is, I don't think you could use it...

colonelrobert · June 18th, 2007, 06:04 AM

Here's what is on the speaker...

GV1260
DGD8

Made In Canada I think.

Thanks,
CR

Big Steve · June 18th, 2007, 04:57 PM

Look into vintage tube PA amps. I have several Bogen amps that have been converted for guitar use that sound great. The conversion is as simple as replacing the input jacks. Then you can tweek them from there as needed. Look on ebay under tube amps and you will find one. Other names are Newcomb, Precision, Masco, Bell & Howell, and RCA. Just check out the tubes and find one with the tubes compliment that is the same as your favorite fender type amp.

colonelrobert · June 19th, 2007, 05:23 AM

Thanks, we have been checking some of them out. And the prices arn't bad either.
I do love the sound of the old tube amps.
CR

June 16th, 2007, 12:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
colonelrobert Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mississippi Age: 56 Posts: 453	Old Bell & Howell speaker question I want to run a Peavey 4 ohm non tube amp head into a Bell & Howell 16 ohm either six hundred plus or eight hundred plus watt speaker cab from an old projector. Would I need anything betwen the amp and speaker because of the difference in ohms? (except the cable) On the back of the head it saids... 100 w 4 ohms minim amp load 4 ohms 120 vac 80 mz 300 watts Thanks, Colonel Robert __________________ *The Man With The Golden Pen!*

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Tim Swartz Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan - Tweenst the Great Lakes Posts: 1,775	It should be fine just plugged in, but keep in mind you are probably only dealing with about a 15w speaker (most were P12Ps). __________________

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colonelrobert Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mississippi Age: 56 Posts: 453	Thanks to both of you. Though only 15 watts it has a loud sound. And I get a sweet spot by dialing the guitar knobs. Will do a mp3 soon. __________________ *The Man With The Golden Pen!*

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Bill Ashton Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 461	Is that... an old Hagstrom guitar yo have in the photo?

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Billy Claire Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marlborough MA Posts: 934	Ummm... it's not a field coil speaker is it? Does it have something that looks similar to a transformer attached to it? If it is, I don't think you could use it... __________________ www.myspace.com/sherylamour www.theallens.theallens.com tear off my arms and beat me to death with them...

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EMan Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 939	With an amp that uses solid state output devices, like transistors.....just never go under what the amp has for a speaker load specification. Anything above or equal to 4 ohms with your amp will be fine....and let us know what happens!

June 18th, 2007, 06:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
colonelrobert Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mississippi Age: 56 Posts: 453	Here's what is on the speaker... GV1260 DGD8 Made In Canada I think. Thanks, CR __________________ *The Man With The Golden Pen!*

June 18th, 2007, 04:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Big Steve Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 454	Look into vintage tube PA amps. I have several Bogen amps that have been converted for guitar use that sound great. The conversion is as simple as replacing the input jacks. Then you can tweek them from there as needed. Look on ebay under tube amps and you will find one. Other names are Newcomb, Precision, Masco, Bell & Howell, and RCA. Just check out the tubes and find one with the tubes compliment that is the same as your favorite fender type amp.

June 19th, 2007, 05:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
colonelrobert Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mississippi Age: 56 Posts: 453	Thanks, we have been checking some of them out. And the prices arn't bad either. I do love the sound of the old tube amps. CR __________________ *The Man With The Golden Pen!*