Weber Beam Blockers?

[pbrown]

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience or suggestions regarding Weber Beam Blockers in either a 4X12 or combo application. Thanks.

 

[Scott_F]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers?

I've played with them a bit. They work as advertised. SRV used to put a piece of ducktape right around the center of the speaker. Same idea. Similar results.

They tame very directional piercing highs.

 

[Faraday]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers?

Go to an arts and crafts store. Get a styrofoam cone ($1.00) that has a diameter at least the diameter of the voice coil. Point the point of the cone towards the dust cap. An easier method would be a 2 inch styrofoam ball glued to the dust cover.

 

[some_dude]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers?

Just put tape on the grille cloth.

 

[suislidE03]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers?

Actually i just bought two of them for my laney about 3 weeks ago. They make a massive difference. Just putting duct tape on the grill did nothing for my Laney, i almost couldnt tell a difference. The beam blockers do more than just tame the directional high frequencies, they disperse all of them to round out the tone overall. You will hear a HUGE difference if you install them.

 

[twoheadedboy]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers?

They work excellent in speakers like V30s that can be a little harsh with some amps. They are good for making a new speaker sound more broken in until you actually get it broken in. I don't like them with some darker speakers like G12H30 because they dull the tone a little. If you are one of those people who gets really annoyed by fizz on the top end of your distorted tone, the Beam Blockers will probably help you.

 

[Mike M.]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers?

Oh YEAH they work!! I got 2 last week and put one into my Classic 30. Did a great job of diffusing and dispursing those highs that go straight for your eardrums. I highly recommend trying them.

 

[Rich_S]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers?

Guitar Player has a 1/2 page review of them in the latest issue (Jerry Garcia cover). They said they work, but went into a bit more detail. Check it out.

 

[suislidE03]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers?

Mind scanning it in if you have it?

 

[Rich_S]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers?

Mind scanning it in if you have it?

I'll try to remember to bring it to work, where I have access to a flat-bed scanner.

Failing that, it will be on GuitarPlayer.com soon. Check in from time to time, when they change from McCartney to Garcia, search for Beam Blocker.