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Old 10-10-2006, 11:27 PM
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Howdy..I recently picked up a 66 BF Super with the alnicos.What are some good replacements.I guess Im afraid to really lay into 40 year old speakers.Id like to save them for special gigs or sessions, besides the prices on these are through the roof.Ive heard Tommy Castro uses the Eminence and He's got great tone.Any help much appreciated.
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Old 10-10-2006, 11:34 PM
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Tommy uses the Eminence Legend 105-8. Great speakers.
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Old 10-10-2006, 11:37 PM
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If you like CTS Alnico's (which I do) Weber is supposed to be coming out with his version, called CTS-10's.

From his BBS...

The CTS 10 is a warmer, lower efficiency speaker that is really good for overdrive because of its breakup characteristics and lack of edginess.

His current Vintage 10" replacement speakers:
10x150 more low end, more punch and dynamics.
10x125 more high end detail.

A = Alnico
F = Ceramic

Some folks like to mix both.

For more info, I'd recommend you check his website:

www.tedweber.com

Or send him an email at: ted@webervst.com

Eminence are good too, I'm just not as knowlegable so no recommendations...

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Old 10-11-2006, 04:17 AM
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Tommy uses the Eminence Legend 105-8. Great speakers.
That's what I have in my PTP 65' SR repro. The Legend 105's are very balanced and punchy ,and are about the best value on speakers out there right now.


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Old 10-11-2006, 05:43 AM
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Old 10-11-2006, 06:35 AM
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Eminence Legend 102 alnico's. There's a seller on ebay with the kapton former version(35 watts) at $34.ea. I installed the paper former version(20 watts) in my brown concert and they sound great.
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Old 10-11-2006, 07:07 AM
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Tommy uses the Eminence Legend 105-8. Great speakers.
Hi,

Just curious as to how you know this? This might be another good option for me. I love Tommy Castro's tone! Thanks for the info.
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Old 10-11-2006, 11:06 AM
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Hi,

Just curious as to how you know this? This might be another good option for me. I love Tommy Castro's tone! Thanks for the info.


I got that from Tommy's sound guy after a show. Great guy, and he was most enthusiastic that he and Tommy are very happy with the tone of the Legends.


This was after a very small, intimate show and they poured their hearts out to the crowd. A great night.

Love Tommy, love his band, love his tone.
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Old 10-12-2006, 09:05 AM
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I got that from Tommy's sound guy after a show. Great guy, and he was most enthusiastic that he and Tommy are very happy with the tone of the Legends.


This was after a very small, intimate show and they poured their hearts out to the crowd. A great night.

Love Tommy, love his band, love his tone.
Cool! I agree in all due respects. Thanks again MB!!
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Old 10-12-2006, 12:42 PM
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Mix of alnico and ceramics
I have 2 Weber alnicos and 2 Weber ceramics in mine and it sounds absolutely deadly. The mixing of speakers is quite common now in all the boutique amps and for good reason, you truly can get the best of both worlds. The only down side in my amp is the ceramics add to the weight. My super is topping 70 pounds!
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Old 10-12-2006, 01:26 PM
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I have 2 Weber alnicos and 2 Weber ceramics in mine and it sounds absolutely deadly. The mixing of speakers is quite common now in all the boutique amps and for good reason, you truly can get the best of both worlds. The only down side in my amp is the ceramics add to the weight. My super is topping 70 pounds!
+ 1 on the Weber mix. i have Weber ceramic California and ceramic Michigan in my SR. love em! the low end is insane, i was looking for a high efficient speaker with clean headroom and heavy bass response and these fit the bill perfectly.
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Old 10-12-2006, 01:38 PM
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Mixing alnico and ceramic speakers, in a SR, is very common and allows you to better "tune" the amp to your own tastes.

One more reason why the Super Reverb is the ultimate stage amp for Blues...

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Old 10-12-2006, 02:03 PM
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In my own Super, the Uncle Spot, I have two Weber P10Q's on top and two C10Q's on the bottom. Very 3D tone and I'll probably never change this setup.

I often wonder why we haven't heard more feedback from people who've tried the DT10's that Derek Trucks uses? They got a lot of good press here last year, and then not much since...
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I'm curious about those DT10's as well mountain...
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Old 10-14-2006, 08:57 PM
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Thanks for all the responses!Hey, Ampholic, which Webers do you have in yours?Im looking for a "mild breakup" over 6.Thanks in advance.
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