I just picked up a Silvertone 1481 that was modded with an external speaker jack. I'm thinking about building a cab instead of buying one. Maybe a 1x12 to give a bigger sound than the stock 8".
I like a Vox-y tone, but I want something for the 1481 that is similar or complimentary to the stock speaker so the amp's original sound isn't completely lost. I also like playing right on the edge of breaking up so I get a bit of growl when I dig into the strings. I believe the amp is 5W and the speaker out is 4 ohms.
What do you recommend? I'm open to any size - whatever you think is best, even if it doesn't match my criteria above.
I'm confused. The guy who installed the jack said it is 4-ohm. He basically inserted a 1/4-in jack on the line between the amp and the speaker. I see conflicting info online about whether the 1481 is a 4 or 8-ohm speaker. Better to go with 8 to be safe?
As far as the speaker, the Black and Blue sounds amazing but costs almost what I paid for the entire unit. Which WGS sounds like the stock speaker? That's what I was trying to ask. And what size do you recommend? 8, 10, 12-inch?