Scumback Questions.....

[dewman]

Any tonal differences between the 65 watt versions of the M75 and M55 and their lower wattage counterparts??? I figured they might be harder to break in like many higher wattage variants, maybe not...I am intending to pair this set in a 4x12 closed back straight back Germino cab with a Germino headroom 100 supplying the juice.

Jim???

[big mike]

A bit cleaner, less cone break up of course, but that's about it.
And it's subtle IMO.

[Scumback Speakers]

The 65w models have a tiny bit more bass & a tiny bit less treble then the 25w models. But the differences are small tone wise, and easily dialed in via EQ changes that are also really small (like 1-1.5 numbers on the dials).

The 65w models stay cleaner a tiny bit longer as well, but if you're going with M's the difference is pretty small as well.

The clip "Homage" that Pete Thorn did with a few 30-50w amps and various guitars through a 65w M75 are a pretty good showcase for what the M75 65w model can do with different settings & guitar tones.

Here's the clip: http://www.scumbackspeakers.com/m75clips/homage.mp3

Gear used for recording this clip:

64 strat, and 2 Suhr Teles (one with humbuckers, one with singles)
Badger 18, Badger 30, PT100, Top Hat Emplexador, and a Komet Concorde
Scumback M75 65 watt speaker (closed back Bogner cube cab)

With a Germino amp and a 4x12 with an M55/M75 65w mix you should be pretty well set for a lot of different tones.

[gulliver]

I had the same concerns about going high power with a greenback ... so I went with the H75 in 65 watts, which I figured was brighter and more dynamic by nature due to the larger magnet in a G12H30 (what it copies) over a greenback. I took a chance and went with the large dust cap as well. Best speaker I ever had ... similar frequency range as a greenback RI, but more explosive, better dynamics, thicker crunch and better overall vibe. It's in a cab with a greenback RI, sounds great ... perhaps I'll get a scumback greenback someday for a mate.

[dewman]

sounds great guys...anyone want a set of 4 heritage G12M 20 watters...those poor little babies sound great, but can't take the walloping I want to give them!!!

[ron.dodson]

I have a 55hz 65w...it is simply wonderful. They do like volume, and do need to be broken in...but mine has loosened up considerably and has changed how I hear speakers. I now hear things I didn't before, and the harmonic detail in the midrange is amazing.

[billm408]

I've got a pair of the 65w M75's coming in soon (right Jim?) that I'll be loading into a Bogner OS 2x12. I love the vintage tones of the greenbacks, but need the extra w's to run 100w heads. Everything I've heard so far has me stoked to get these speakers loaded in!

[Scumback Speakers]

Originally Posted by billm408

I've got a pair of the 65w M75's coming in soon (right Jim?) that I'll be loading into a Bogner OS 2x12. I love the vintage tones of the greenbacks, but need the extra w's to run 100w heads. Everything I've heard so far has me stoked to get these speakers loaded in!

Hmm, if you do I can't find your order. Your email addy here doesn't match your paypal address. I highly suggest you email me with that info..

[cg]

Originally Posted by Southbay Ampworks

With a Germino amp and a 4x12 with an M55/M75 65w mix you should be pretty well set for a lot of different tones.

I am running that config with the 25w variant and it's fantastic!