eetechTom
27 posts
Oct 23, 2017
10:02 AM
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I have a speaker question for all of you cone heads out there (sorry, had to do that at least once).
I built a LW 6L6se amp that I stuffed into a SS Fender bass cabinet.
I need to get rid of the stock 12” speaker soon, and ran across 6x9 PMR hemp recones that got my attention. I was even thinking of the possibility of stuffing 2 in there.
One other thought is to put a 10” round speaker, instead of a 12.
I would say my budget is in the $90-100 range.
What are some of the advantages/disadvantages of 6x9’s in general?
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Joe_L
2793 posts
Oct 23, 2017
3:08 PM
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What's wrong with the 12" speaker?
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eetechTom
28 posts
Oct 23, 2017
3:29 PM
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Joe, did my wife tell you to ask that? There is nothing wrong with it, just a plain old stock Fender Sidekick Bass speaker.
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Barley Nectar
1319 posts
Oct 25, 2017
5:46 PM
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The only way to know is try um. I have a couple of 6x9 amps, they sound good to me. Build your self a new baffle and stickum in there.
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6SN7
742 posts
Oct 26, 2017
5:52 AM
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Brilliant idea!!
I bought a minty National Tremotone with twin 6x9 speakers and the amp is the bomb. Tone for miles and are those speakers loud!!
I built a Mojo Tone Tweed Princeton amp and installed a 10" speaker in it, but I'm going to install 2 oval speakers at some point.
I know Vintage 47 sells an oval speaker, but this is the first I have heard of a re-cone kit for them. that's excellent news because up until now, there was no source to re-cone the 6x9 speakers.
Go for it!! I bet a ,lot of those "5 watt wonders" woulkd sound terrific with an oval speaker.
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eetechTom
29 posts
Oct 26, 2017
6:08 PM
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Thanks for the advice. Yep, I guess I need to see how it sounds to my ears. Those 47 speakers are on my list to consider too. When I save up a little cash I’ll build a baffle and give it a shot.
I’ll follow up with a review of sorts, may even get up the courage to post a video. I’ve definitely improved since the last one I posted ;)
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eetechTom
30 posts
Oct 26, 2017
6:10 PM
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Barley Nectar, did you used to be on the Bushman forum, that handle sounds familiar.
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Harpaholic
907 posts
Nov 06, 2017
10:11 AM
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The oval speakers made by Rola used in the old Nationals/Valco's are actually 6" x 10-1/2", a little wider in the center, like 6-1/2". Both the square magnet and button magnet. So there is no recone kits available and probably never will. I believe Vintage 47 makes an adaptor for their 6x9's. Only problem you may encounter is impedance mismatch. If I remember correctly the Dual Rolas are 2 ohm each.
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eetechTom
31 posts
Jan 19, 2018
9:43 AM
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I ended up with the Vintage47 6x9. I have my new baffle cut, and am hoping to get it painted this weekend. Just need to add grille cloth and then fire it up. The amp I have is a Lone Wolf single ended 6L6 w/4 and 8 ohm outputs that I built. I can’t wait to get it back together and fire that baby up ??
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eetechTom
32 posts
Mar 13, 2018
3:36 PM
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Flickr url no good, will try to post update later
Last Edited by eetechTom on Mar 13, 2018 3:56 PM
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eetechTom
33 posts
Mar 14, 2018
2:20 PM
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Let’s try this again. I finally got the amp all buttoned up and I really like the way it sounds now. It’s a 6L6 SE circuit with a VVR.
My playing isn’t great, but I will post a sound clip next week.
I engraved the faceplate using the CNC machine where I work, kinda proud of that.
I put new grille cloth on, it’s the blue Fender style, almost need a magnifying glass to see the pale blue but it works for me.
Here are some pics.
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Last Edited by eetechTom on Mar 14, 2018 3:02 PM
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