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Badabing · February 2nd, 2013, 08:08 PM

I own a Richter amp and the previous owner said he switched the speaker out to a Weber Alnico...
Can anyone help me understand if this was a good move or bad? Any info would be great!
Thanks!

Viejo · February 3rd, 2013, 02:16 AM

I don't know what speakers Sara puts in her amps stock, but Webers are fine speakers and probably the closest to the stock Jensen that would have come in an original Fender tweed that anyone manufactures today. Also from all the sound samples I've heard, the Richters are very good sounding amps.

Badabing · February 3rd, 2013, 10:35 AM

Viejo,
yes this amp sounds very good to my ears. I was just curous about the speaker change and what the previous owner was trying to achieve.
Thanks for the info I appreciate it!

telex76 · February 3rd, 2013, 10:58 AM

Probably an improvement, can't be sure without knowing what original speaker was.

Badabing · February 3rd, 2013, 01:34 PM

Does anyone know what tone/genre the Weber Alnico speaker is designed for???
Why would you use this speaker over another speaker?
Thanks in advance for your help!

onenotetom · February 3rd, 2013, 01:48 PM

You need to give us the specific model. If it is something like a 12a125 it was pretty much designed for a tweed deluxe style amp. From the Weber site "The favorite for period-correct Tweed Deluxe tone (5E3): [12A125A, 8 ohm, 30w, light dope]"

If you go to Webers website you can look up the model numbers and read their recommendations.

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

Badabing · February 3rd, 2013, 02:22 PM

Where is the model number located? can I see it from the back of the amp?
Thanks!

Badabing · February 3rd, 2013, 03:03 PM

Here it is...

12a125-a
8ohm 30 watt
date 3.31.10

I couldn't find this one on their website???

onenotetom · February 3rd, 2013, 03:17 PM

Follow the link I provided. Select vintage series, scroll down to the 12" speakers, left column 5th one down 12A125A, it has HOT flashing next to it, click on it and you will get the specs.

It is the one that says "The favorite for period-correct Tweed Deluxe tone (5E3): [12A125A, 8 ohm, 30w, light dope]" Yours is in Blue. Do you have a Blue amp jewel as well? That combo is supposed to sound the best.

Badabing · February 3rd, 2013, 09:54 PM

Are the amp jewels all the same color for the Richters?? Mine is a blue violote kind of color..??

Badabing · February 3rd, 2013, 09:59 PM

Thanks Onenote!

EdMax · February 3rd, 2013, 11:23 PM

If you get the build date on the label and email Sara she can likely tell you what the original was.
I believe for the past 4-5 years they came stock with Jensen Electric Lightning speakers. Seems they use that speaker a lot.

onenotetom · February 4th, 2013, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badabing

Are the amp jewels all the same color for the Richters?? Mine is a blue violote kind of color..??

Don't know, but I now know you got the combo! Hope you are playin it loud and proud. Enjoy!

Fatknuckle · February 5th, 2013, 08:48 AM

Weber speakers are AWESOME. That model should be fine for your amp, but if you don't like the tone, you can always try something else.

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February 3rd, 2013, 02:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Viejo Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern IL Posts: 263	I don't know what speakers Sara puts in her amps stock, but Webers are fine speakers and probably the closest to the stock Jensen that would have come in an original Fender tweed that anyone manufactures today. Also from all the sound samples I've heard, the Richters are very good sounding amps.

February 3rd, 2013, 10:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Badabing Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Marcos, Ca Age: 45 Posts: 1,731	Viejo, yes this amp sounds very good to my ears. I was just curous about the speaker change and what the previous owner was trying to achieve. Thanks for the info I appreciate it!

February 3rd, 2013, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
telex76 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Tx. Age: 62 Posts: 8,813	Probably an improvement, can't be sure without knowing what original speaker was.

February 3rd, 2013, 01:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Badabing Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Marcos, Ca Age: 45 Posts: 1,731	Does anyone know what tone/genre the Weber Alnico speaker is designed for??? Why would you use this speaker over another speaker? Thanks in advance for your help!

February 3rd, 2013, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
onenotetom Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colbert, WA Age: 54 Posts: 922 29 Photos	You need to give us the specific model. If it is something like a 12a125 it was pretty much designed for a tweed deluxe style amp. From the Weber site "The favorite for period-correct Tweed Deluxe tone (5E3): [12A125A, 8 ohm, 30w, light dope]" If you go to Webers website you can look up the model numbers and read their recommendations. https://taweber.powweb.com/weber/

February 3rd, 2013, 02:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Badabing Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Marcos, Ca Age: 45 Posts: 1,731	Where is the model number located? can I see it from the back of the amp? Thanks!

February 3rd, 2013, 03:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
onenotetom Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colbert, WA Age: 54 Posts: 922 29 Photos	Follow the link I provided. Select vintage series, scroll down to the 12" speakers, left column 5th one down 12A125A, it has HOT flashing next to it, click on it and you will get the specs. It is the one that says "The favorite for period-correct Tweed Deluxe tone (5E3): [12A125A, 8 ohm, 30w, light dope]" Yours is in Blue. Do you have a Blue amp jewel as well? That combo is supposed to sound the best.

February 3rd, 2013, 09:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Badabing Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Marcos, Ca Age: 45 Posts: 1,731	Are the amp jewels all the same color for the Richters?? Mine is a blue violote kind of color..??

February 3rd, 2013, 09:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Badabing Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Marcos, Ca Age: 45 Posts: 1,731	Thanks Onenote!

February 3rd, 2013, 11:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
EdMax Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 58 Posts: 263	If you get the build date on the label and email Sara she can likely tell you what the original was. I believe for the past 4-5 years they came stock with Jensen Electric Lightning speakers. Seems they use that speaker a lot.

February 5th, 2013, 08:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
Fatknuckle Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gainesville FL Age: 48 Posts: 540	Weber speakers are AWESOME. That model should be fine for your amp, but if you don't like the tone, you can always try something else.

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