Whoa! Eminence Private Jack vs. Vintage 30 (Ecstasy 101B Content)

[UberMetalDood]

I finally went back to an Eminence Private Jack for the 1x12 cab that I use for my Ecstasy 101B. I did this at night so the volume wasn't loud at all, and the other factor is that the speaker was brand new and not broken-in. However, it sounds incredible. It's VERY similar to the Vintage 30, but has some advantages. The mid range is clearer though slightly cut back in the lower mids, and the bass is tight and detailed. At times, the V30 can be nasally and slightly harsh, but the Private Jack doesn't suffer from that at all. I think it's the perfect speaker for my 101B.

Anyway, this is my humble effort to capture the very first sounds of my freshly installed PJ. In this audio sample, I made up a lick and a riff on the spot. It goes bridge pickup lead (v30) -> bridge pickup lead (PJ) -> neck pickup lead (v30) -> neck pickup lead (PJ) -> bridge pickup chunk rhythm (V30) -> bridge pickup chunk rhythm (PJ).

This was recorded in the first five minutes after installing my Private Jack so the speaker has ZERO break-in.

XTC 101B [V30] vs. [Private Jack]

 

[ken361]

Re: Whoa! Eminence Private Jack vs. Vintage 30 (Ecstasy 101B Content)

I dig there GB 128 greenback version, sounds good with my Bogner pedals

 

[Surgeon]

Re: Whoa! Eminence Private Jack vs. Vintage 30 (Ecstasy 101B Content)

I love Eminences. I have a pair of govnors (their take on the v30) in a 2x12 and love them.
I can't listen to your samples right now but I'm sure they sound great.

 

[AudioWonderland]

Re: Whoa! Eminence Private Jack vs. Vintage 30 (Ecstasy 101B Content)

I use eminence myself but I think the V30's were better here. Particularly on the rhythm playing.

 

[misterwhizzy]

Re: Whoa! Eminence Private Jack vs. Vintage 30 (Ecstasy 101B Content)

Surprising. I should really break out some headphones and listen, but I didn't expect them to sound all that similar, since the Private Jack is supposed to be a Greenback tribute.