Jensen Speaker, Green, 10-Inch (P10Q8)
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For the most part, I've been a Vox player, which means that my speakers of choice have been Celestion or speakers that try to be Celestion, such as Scumback or Weber British Series. I swear by the Celestion Alnico Blue, or Gold if I have more than 15 watts, in particular. But this year, I've been getting into Fender amps, so here's my experience with the '65 Princeton and Deluxe Reverb reissues. br>br>The Jensen P12Q came on a special edition 12" Princeton Reverb that I bought from Guitar Center, and I was prepared to despise the speaker after reading a lot of specs sheets and seeing the puny magnet and efficiency ratings, as well as reading too many forum posts saying Jensen reissues are I didn't, much to my surprise. The amp had just the right amount of zing for my rhythm tone, and cranking it or hitting it with a boost resulted in beautiful sustain. But, being a tinker, I experimented with various speakers. G12 Neo Creamback, Eminence Red Fang, and Celestion Alnico Blue were among the models I tried. Nope, the P12Q went back in every time, and the Deluxe Reverb from 1965 was the same way. br>br>I'm now convinced that what I like about these amps is the combination of amp and speaker, because I'm not sure I like these Fender amps with different types of speakers. A few years ago, I tried a '68 DRRI with a Celestion V-55. I tried it (along with a Scumnico) and found it to be a little too bright and clean for my tastes, despite the fact that the 1968 DRRI is supposed to break up much faster. This is merely one person's opinion on the subject of amp tone. The P12Q, on the other hand, is the only speaker I've tried that allows me to use the Princeton or Deluxe Reissue. For me, it's P12 or bust because these amps sound incredible now that they've installed this puppy. There's a chance that a similar speaker, such as the Weber 12A125 or 12A150, would satisfy me in the same way, but there's no need to find out for myself. br>br>So, after this long and boring story, the bottom line is that I adore the Jensen P12Q reissue in these Fender amps. It's a fantastic speaker, in my opinion. It has a nice bright sound to it, with not a lot of bass but enough for a band. Because it's a few decibels less efficient than the most efficient Eminence or Celestions, you can run the amp hotter without increasing the volume. But what the specs sheet doesn't tell you is that it also breaks up faster. It appears to break up a couple notches earlier in the volume knob than a Neo Creamback, Eminence Red Fang Alnico, or Alnico Blue. When you combine that with the speaker's low efficiency rating, I estimate that this speaker causes my Fender amps to break up by about 2-to-1. 3 times faster, with volume control, which I think is a good thing. These Fender combo cabinets are quite small, and I believe that overly efficient speakers give them far too much sound energy for their size, which may explain why Vox amps sound so good with the same speakers that I despise in the Fender: Vox amplifiers are massive in comparison to their wattage. br>br>As an aside, I find it amusing that some people want to put efficient speakers in their amps, but then ask about using attenuators to get more breakup at lower volumes. Simply install a P12Q and you'll have a well-behaved amplifier! I can turn my amp up to 4 and start getting some crunch out of this speaker, then boost it to push it over the top. Simply switch to a different cabinet or amp if you need a louder or cleaner sound. If you get all of your tone from your pedals, you could get a louder and cleaner speaker to create a more neutral pedal platform, but I feel like you're wasting the potential of an amp like the Princeton or Deluxe Reverb if you don't let the tubes provide the majority of your tone. You can use a Tube Screamer, a clean boost, or a treble booster, but dirt pedals can be used without removing the amp from the equation. br>br>There's one more advantage to using a Jensen P12Q that I haven't even mentioned yet. Because the P12Q is so light, it makes carrying your amp a lot easier. My amps have tilt-back legs, which add a little weight, but even so, my Deluxe is only 38 pounds with this speaker, and my Princeton is 33 pounds. In one trip, I can carry my pedalboard, two guitars in gig bags, and my amplifier without getting out of breath. br>br>I can't speak to how this speaker sounds in anything other than a Fender, but at this point, I'm not sure why you'd want to go with anything other than a Fender and a Jensen. (OK, a Marshall or Vox with a Celestion is probably a good sound as well. ).
A Celestion G10 Greenback was included with my Fender Super Champ X2. The Super Champ X2 has a fantastic clean channel, but its modeled amp voices are a little dark and mediocre. All-star greenbacks go well with all-star all-star all-star all-star all- More hi-fi or tube amps? In the Super Champ X2, however, the sound is too dark and undefined for my tastes. br>br>The Jensen P10Q8 reintroduces a fuller mid-range. top-of-the-line The final chime improves the sound of all the voicings. The speaker adds a tweedy flourish to the conversation. such as frequency response The cleans have more chime, the mids have more texture, and if you use a hotter low-end, the cleans sound more chimey. end, it responds with a "collapsed" rumble reminiscent of vintage Fender amps in tweed. My Super Champ X2 went from being a good practice amp to being a truly fantastic amp as a result of it. Listen to online comparisons to make your own decision. My advice is to start looking for this one first, but don't confuse it with the P10R. The P10R has a scooped neck, similar to a blackface Fender rather than a tweed Fender. If the P10Q is too harsh for you, a Celestion G10 Gold alnico may be a better option.
It breathed new life into the amp, but the clean channel was a little too dark and quiet. So far, the Jensen p10q 40 watt loudspeaker has received positive feedback. It now sounds like a Fender vintage reverb amp, with clear clean tones, shimmering highs, and lows to mids, and it was well worth the money spent. Also, the bass notes are spot on. My super champ has come to life. br>If you own a fender and want that classic vintage fender sound, I recommend this. br>br>It's even more crisp and clear when played with distortion and overdrive. Love it. br>br>It's well worth the money.
The included ceramic speaker sounded great, but it was a little too dark for my taste. For Fender-style guitars, I wanted something a little more touch sensitive, sparkly, and rounded. esque. This speaker did an outstanding job of delivering the message. Has significantly improved the overall volume. It can be broken. Up a smidgeon earlier than usual, but nothing out of the ordinary — the volume remains beautifully clean, clear, and defined until the noon hour.
For a few months, I've had a 12 oversized cabinet. This speaker has a nice alnico compression and an American voice. It's perfect for blues and classic rock. Particularly with Fender amps from the past. To smooth out and sound its best, this speaker requires a lot of break-in time.
sound of the past.
I'm still trying to break in the 10", so I can't give it a full 5 star rating yet.
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