Robben Ford Discussion

StratCat · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 3:13 pm Post subject: Weber Speakers

There was some discussion here about Weber speakers a while back, just wondering how many use/have used them and any feedback.

I'm thinking of the Ceramic 1265 (just one) for a 1x12 cab I'm building.

We're a bit starved for good commercial guitar speakers here - just the run of the mill Celestions and basic Eminence stuff. Also expensive to import them but have found a local distributor for Weber who are able to import in bulk and therefore sell at a decent price.

My alternative is to return to using the Mesa/Celestion "Black Shadow" speakers which I've always used in the past. I've used these in closed-back 2x12's (WOOF!) so will probably get them to open up a bit in this new cab which will be a 3/4 closed back back 1X12. Just looking for something a bit different though this time.

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Chris
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kirk95 · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:29 pm Post subject:

Webers are great!

You could try the Two Rock 12-65.

Robben has been trying out Tonkers.

Also, check out Ebay for some real 12-65s. I just bought a pair up there last week....

Good Luck!

BTW, tell ted I sent you!! hehehehe Wink

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Aeolian · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:11 pm Post subject:

I think Scott L tried a Weber 65 and posting something awhile back. But he's been too busy doing amplified design to post much about speakers lately Laughing

There's probably some clips of the Weber on his site.
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kirk95 · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:16 pm Post subject:

StratCat · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 9:11 pm Post subject:

Kirk/Aeolian,

many thanks! Will probably go with the ceramic version of the 65 - the AlNiCo sounds pretty good but my poweramp (KittyHawk - EL34's) will already soak up a bit of the punch, so would prefer the more open sound of the ceramic.

Fortunately, we've got a small local company who imports Weber speakers as well as other useful stuff like Tolex and various types of grille cloth. Should have some fun with this one.

Otherwise, as far as Eminence goes we only get the basic speakers here (no Tonkers!) and speakers are relatively expensive to freight in from the USA as one-offs. We get all the run-of-the-mill Celestions too but these come in about the same price as the Webers.

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PierreL · Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 10:09 am Post subject:

kirk95 · Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 10:25 am Post subject:

$175 for Two......
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PierreL · Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2004 2:28 am Post subject:

Thanks Captain.
I have a pair for sale at 170 $ shipped that I have advertised on the Gearpage, without success...

StratCat · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 6:31 pm Post subject:

Pierre,

can you let me know where your speakers are advertised? I haven't purchased the Weber yet so may be interested. Mainly interested in whether they're 8ohm or not, also whether the shipping would get to my area of the world! It sounds like a pretty good deal at that price.

Many thanks - Chris
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PierreL · Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 1:00 am Post subject:

Sorry Chris, those have been sold just yesterday .

Aeolian · Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 10:38 am Post subject:

Unless they've been reconed, I've yet to see a C65 that isn't 15 ohms. I just replaced the OT in my Deluxe with Allen iron and it won't drive 15 ohms. So the spare set I was keeping are now surplus as well.

So, on the block is this cabinet with two of them.

And two more raw frames that I would sell for the same price Kirk paid.

Ordered a Red Fang for the DR. It sounds awesome with a G12H. See how it goes with the AlNiCo.
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PierreL · Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 12:03 pm Post subject:

By raw frame you mean empty cab ?

StratCat · Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 5:37 pm Post subject:

Pierre,

many thanks - just missed out!

If they're 15ohm probably no good for me anyway - the OT's in my KittyHawk power amp only drive 4/8 ohm and I'm looking to use 1x12 boxes these days (space limitations). So I can't even find a happy home for Aeolian's speakers either though I could probably drive them in parallel happily at 7.5 (prefer them running in stereo Very Happy

).

Will order my Weber today and see how that goes.

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Chris
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Aeolian · Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 7:21 pm Post subject: