Rhartt1234
247 posts
Jul 26, 2018
10:39 AM
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Speaker suggestions for Silvertone 1432, aka the George Smith amp?
I know the ohmage is weird. I think it’s supposed to 4 ohms, but is never actually 4.
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shakeylee
755 posts
Jul 26, 2018
11:52 AM
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is this connecticut's ryan hartt?
if so,give a call to don destefano. he is super knowledgeable about vintage amps,and a fantastic harp player to boot.
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shakeylee
756 posts
Jul 26, 2018
6:00 PM
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but, reading of 3 to 3.5 ohms would be normal for the 4ohm tap.
you might also have an 8 ohm tap which would make speaker swapping easy.
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Harpaholic
915 posts
Jul 27, 2018
12:18 PM
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I didnt know George played a 1432? He played a 1433, Rod P. has it. Its covered in blue tuck and roll metalic marine vinyl.
The 1432 is one of my least favorite amps for harp, too bright , harsh for my taste.
Probably has a lot to do with the cabinet/baffle construction as well as the stock speaker.
I would go with a dark speaker with good bottom end. Try a Vintage C12N or a Weber equal. A Eminence Can Rex another good option.
Last Edited by Harpaholic on Jul 28, 2018 7:05 AM
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