Those who replaced a speaker in a HRD

[Chickenwings]

Re: Those who replaced a speaker in a HRD

Ive got a nice marshall sitting next to my fender amps. There is unfortunately no way you can get a Marshall tone from a fender amp (despite what various "marshall in a box" pedal manufacturers say). But you can get some killer crunch tones nonetheless. Of course no marshall can give you the sweet clean tones of fenders either.
Go for a texas heat. Beefy, plenty of bottom and a sweet top. Vintagey, but with balls. You won't be sorry.

 

[Reckless Abandon]

Texas heat it is. I'm not going for Marshall sound with the fender. Just versatility. Thanks for all your help. So much detailed info.

 

[kjrocks]

That we will be a great choice.

 

[Rick330man]

Re: Those who replaced a speaker in a HRD

Curious...did you install that Texas Heat? How do you like it?

I've got 2 HRDs and they have seen Reverend Alltones 1250s, Celestion G12 Blue Alnicos, G12T-75s, Vintage 30s, Greenbacks, Eminence Red Fangs, Eminence Legend 122s, Eminence Private Jacks and a few others I have forgotten.

 

[Rick330man]

Re: Those who replaced a speaker in a HRD

After years of swapping and experimenting, I stuck with an Eminence Red Fang alnico in an HRD. The speaker takes everything the amp can throw at - spikey highs, boomy bass, etc. - and turns it all into a nice, 3D, Fender chime machine.

The Private Jack also worked well, as did the Celestion G12M-25 Greenback. Both are more affordable options, but go big alnico if you can.