I had to write a post about my experience with Scumback speakers.
I have been in regular contact with Jim from Southbay Ampworks, makers of the Scumback speakers. I was talking with him recently about purchasing a set of old Celestion G12-65's from him. He INSISTED we meet and demo so I can find my sound.
He set up 2 cabs with 4 sets of stereo pairs in 8 ohms Parallel. These included Scumbacks (at MY REQUEST, NOT Jim's) and the vintage sets of Celestions. I brought a friend with me so I had en extra set of ears.
Clearly, the WINNER with my Bogner Shiva was the Scumback H75-LHDC Lead Cones. WOW is all I can say. It felt like a hemi under my fingers. Big sound, even response, HUGE dynamics, loose feel, GORGEOUS overtimes, and it brought out the plexi side of the Shiva. Cleans were beautiful form jazzy to funky and chimey. Personally, I preferred the (2) H75-LHDC to the 55/75 mix for this particular amp - very even and balanced, let my fingers do the talking.
I have had some moments where my G12H30s were not always for me. The Scumbacks find the BEST qualities of the G12H30 and give you the even response WITHOUT the peaky sounds, in a mellow yet cutting tone. Truly a GB/V30 sort of tone and much, much more. Joe Perry style crunch a la Rocks, with the open tone and soft worn in feel, and a mellower cut than V30s / less ratty than GB's, tighter when louder / bigger sounding than the 65's. The speakers in the cab were NEW (10 hrs on them at best!)
I must apologize for the rust on my hands today, as my playing might not have done the speakers justice, but who cares? It was a treat! lol
I bought the G12-65's from him, and I will order the Scumbacks shortly as I dig up some extra bread! I will probably X-pattern the Scum's and the 65's.
I was thrilled as was my friend. IN FACT she thought the Scumbacks sounded FAR superior and preferred I buy them instead. Jim's dedication and enthusiasm towards his craft were amazing. You don't just buy Scumbacks, you buy a caring company with AMAZING tone. I finally know what all the rave reviews were about!
EDIT: I wrote this post listing the model number incorrectly. It should have read H75-LHDC, and I have adjusted to reflect this error with the correct model. Thanks.
I have been in regular contact with Jim from Southbay Ampworks, makers of the Scumback speakers. I was talking with him recently about purchasing a set of old Celestion G12-65's from him. He INSISTED we meet and demo so I can find my sound.
He set up 2 cabs with 4 sets of stereo pairs in 8 ohms Parallel. These included Scumbacks (at MY REQUEST, NOT Jim's) and the vintage sets of Celestions. I brought a friend with me so I had en extra set of ears.
Clearly, the WINNER with my Bogner Shiva was the Scumback H75-LHDC Lead Cones. WOW is all I can say. It felt like a hemi under my fingers. Big sound, even response, HUGE dynamics, loose feel, GORGEOUS overtimes, and it brought out the plexi side of the Shiva. Cleans were beautiful form jazzy to funky and chimey. Personally, I preferred the (2) H75-LHDC to the 55/75 mix for this particular amp - very even and balanced, let my fingers do the talking.
I have had some moments where my G12H30s were not always for me. The Scumbacks find the BEST qualities of the G12H30 and give you the even response WITHOUT the peaky sounds, in a mellow yet cutting tone. Truly a GB/V30 sort of tone and much, much more. Joe Perry style crunch a la Rocks, with the open tone and soft worn in feel, and a mellower cut than V30s / less ratty than GB's, tighter when louder / bigger sounding than the 65's. The speakers in the cab were NEW (10 hrs on them at best!)
I must apologize for the rust on my hands today, as my playing might not have done the speakers justice, but who cares? It was a treat! lol
I bought the G12-65's from him, and I will order the Scumbacks shortly as I dig up some extra bread! I will probably X-pattern the Scum's and the 65's.
I was thrilled as was my friend. IN FACT she thought the Scumbacks sounded FAR superior and preferred I buy them instead. Jim's dedication and enthusiasm towards his craft were amazing. You don't just buy Scumbacks, you buy a caring company with AMAZING tone. I finally know what all the rave reviews were about!
EDIT: I wrote this post listing the model number incorrectly. It should have read H75-LHDC, and I have adjusted to reflect this error with the correct model. Thanks.
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