Which speaker should I get for my HRD?

[texasguitarslinger]

I am wondering if anyone here can give me some feedback about possible replacement speakers for my Hot Rod Deluxe's OEM Eminence Legend 125 speaker? I've narrowed the field to Jensen C12N ($65 + S&H), Celestion Vintage 30 ($109 + S&H) or the Weber VST 12F150 ($90 + S&H).

Any thoughts on these brands or maybe one I'm not aware of?

 

[Farkus]

Re: Which speaker should I get for my HRD?

I am wondering if anyone here can give me some feedback about possible replacement speakers for my Hot Rod Deluxe's OEM Eminence Legend 125 speaker? I've narrowed the field to Jensen C12N ($65 + S&H), Celestion Vintage 30 ($109 + S&H) or the Weber VST 12F150 ($90 + S&H).

Any thoughts on these brands or maybe one I'm not aware of?

I'm thinking about changing mine out too. I'm not sure which one to tell ya, but the boys over at the Fender Forum have a whole club dedicated to the hot rod deluxe...or at least they used to. I remember some of the comments, such as vintage 30's are great for distortion smoothness, but not a 'good' on cleans...all very subjective. Check out the FDP forum...probably your best bet.

Farkus

 

[HolyDirt]

Re: Which speaker should I get for my HRD?

first of all, what type of tone are you looking to get with a speaker change?

 

[texasguitarslinger]

Re: Which speaker should I get for my HRD?

first of all, what type of tone are you looking to get with a speaker change?

I'm looking for a good balance, great clean and 60's fuzz/crunch

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: Which speaker should I get for my HRD?

The Vintage 30 would be my pick of those you mentioned. I like the G12H30 a little better because it has more bass and the highs are a little smoother. Your HRD is a small, open back combo amp...the G12H30 would probably sound fuller. I'd pass on the C12N...to buttery, IMO, and the low end gets a little to loose. Lew

 

[Scott_F]

Re: Which speaker should I get for my HRD?

Another option in that range would be a Red Fang. Alnico speaker, sounds a lot like the Celestion Blue but in the sub 125 price range. Better distortion than any of those listed above, much tighter low end. It's got a big bell on it that you can't remove, so check there are no tubes going to get into the way if you decide to go with that one.

 

[Soulman]

Re: Which speaker should I get for my HRD?

You can here some recordings done at bedroom volume with my new ultra lite Jensen Neo 12-100 I put into my Hot Rod Deluxe.

Neo Crunch
http://www.soundclick.com/util/DownloadSong.cfm?ID=1273045

Neo Latino
http://www.soundclick.com/util/DownloadSong.cfm?ID=946601

It sounds even better when loud, obviously.

Bye.

Soulman :dance:

 

[texasguitarslinger]

Re: Which speaker should I get for my HRD?

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Scott, I'm going to check out that Red Fang, it sounds like it might be just what the doctor ordered.