1. The Gear Page is run by musicians for musicians. We listen, we learn and if we misstep we are not afraid to do the right thing. We proposed some changes to the Emporiums. Based on feedback from members, we have decided to not go ahead with those changes. However, it has also highlighted that we need some community input into what is working and what is not working for members here. Primarily focused on the Emporiums, we'd like input on your thoughts about TGP and how things work in the Emporiums for you and how you'd improve them. The discussion thread on the is here!

    Dismiss Notice

A Tail Of Two Alnicos

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs' started by cuttyshark, Jan 31, 2012.

  1. Jan 31, 2012 #1
    cuttyshark

    cuttyshark Member

    Messages:
    223
    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2007
    Location:
    Akron, OH
    not really... question tho:

    Would a Blue or Gold be better for a two el84 based amp (18-20 watts)?

    I'm wondering, is there a different tone sweet spot wattage for each of these?

    Also, is the Blue sturdy enough?
     
    cuttyshark, Jan 31, 2012
    cuttyshark, Jan 31, 2012
    #1
  2. Jan 31, 2012 #2
    Peppy

    Peppy Member

    Messages:
    6,362
    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2006
    Location:
    Mesa, Arizona
    The blue can handle it.
     
    Peppy, Jan 31, 2012
    Peppy, Jan 31, 2012
    #2
  3. Jan 31, 2012 #3
    vanguard

    vanguard Member

    Messages:
    2,530
    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2005
    Location:
    Charleston, SC
    if it's rated at 18/20 watts clean (manufacturer wattage rating) then no way can blue handle that. run full-tilt, that amp would be pushing more like 35 watts.

    if that rating is when the amp is cooking, the blue could handle it MOST LIKELY. personally, i'd get a gold or a 30w scumnico and not risk it.
     
    vanguard, Jan 31, 2012
    vanguard, Jan 31, 2012
    #3
  4. Feb 1, 2012 #4
    splatt

    splatt david torn / splattercell Gold Supporting Member

    Messages:
    22,249
    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2008
    i still play, and have played for years,
    a buncha 45-120w amps through an openbacked 2x12 cab loaded with 2 very well-worn british celestion blues.

    sometimes i use an atenuator, sometimes i do not.
    no problems, here;
    i can only guess, but think that said little amp would do well w/a single british blue.

    i would always say, though:
    get the gold, if you want the cab to be more flexible & ya want some headroom/safety.
     
    splatt, Feb 1, 2012
    splatt, Feb 1, 2012
    #4
  5. Feb 1, 2012 #5
    Billion81

    Billion81 It'd be a whole lot cooler if you did. Gold Supporting Member

    Messages:
    2,897
    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2009
    Location:
    in a hubzone
    I have abused a 4X12 of blues with 100 watt Marshalls, Carol Anns, and D amps- I think that is one tough speaker. But who knows.

    I happen to think the Gold is an amazing speaker and now run a 2X12 of those as my main cab so if you want to sleep a little easier and not fret when diming your amp. go with the Gold.
     
    Billion81, Feb 1, 2012
    Billion81, Feb 1, 2012
    #5

Share This Page