RE: best fit for Tweed Deluxe with some extras

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Hi guys,

 

I have a Tweed Deluxe (5E3) type amp, with a few mods: Deluxe Reverb OT for tighter bass, Brown Deluxe-type tone/volume controls for more volume progressivity, and a larger cab for better bass response.

I currently have a Vintage30 loudspeaker in it for testing, but can't decide what loudspeaker to put in 'for real'. 

What I am looking for: 

  • good bass response, tight and articulate
  • high-end sparkle, but without being ear-piercing like some Jensens I tried. 
  • high sensitivity (around 100dB), to get some headroom reserve before the amp breaks up
  • mids don't need to be much emphasized, the 5E3 already has spades of mids
  • not Alnico, for cost reasons

I also tried this amp with a G12H30: sounded quite good, but I am open to other WGS options

any idea ? 

 

cheers,

 

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Well ... everything you said points to Retro 30.

But ... if it were me, I'd go Reaper ... which would be very close to the G12H30 tone.

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Thanks for your feedback, the description of the Reaper is appealing indeed !

 

Now: Reaper or Reaper 55, that is the question...

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Regular Reaper ... or HP if you want a little cushion on the wattage ... but I wouldn't go with the 55HZ cone, they're just too dark ...