gearhead wrote:How's everyone going on the speaker front?
I'm still using an Eminence Wizard (65 watter) cause it's the most efficient speaker I have around. It's a naturally bright speaker, so have adjusted the TMB accordingly. Low end is faint (not unusual for a TW-type build). Doesn't have the headroom for volume knob backoff that real wrecks have; just runs out of gas. Assume that/s due the higher output speaker rating and the effeciency rating.
That's why I'm especially curious how things turn out,
I finally just ordered a cab instead of trying to build one. I just don't have the time right now to stop and build a cab. I found one online that was the exact one I was planning on building. It is a EV design for a TL806 single 12 ported bass box. A lot of people are using them . Mesa has one and so does a few other manufacturers that are basically the same exact cab. I should have mine in next week and can finally load the Fane Medusa to try out. I'll let you know how it works out and I have been holding off on any studio produced clips of the amp until I can get the speaker cab thing figured out. Keep you fingers crossed. I hope it works.
Actually I would like to build a 2 x 806 with two EVM 12L's.
It would probably need a fork lift to move it though.
But since my venue is a bedroom, not much chance of it leaving the house.
I have been wanting to build one for a while now too. Just can't find the time. Glad I found it at that price and I can cover it to match the amp. He also has empty finished cabs for $240 IIRC.
The Fane Medusa I have is about as heavy as the EV12L. It is a 150w 103db 1w/1m 12" The speaker cab and speaker is going to be worth more than the Amp
Funny how we are all looking at the same things. I have been trying to score a Mesa Thiele pre-loaded with a EVM12L but short of getting there like that my option 2 is the same cab you posted the link to. Looks great and based on feedback on TGP etc sounds like this a great cab.
MCK wrote:Funny how we are all looking at the same things. I have been trying to score a Mesa Thiele pre-loaded with a EVM12L but short of getting there like that my option 2 is the same cab you posted the link to. Looks great and based on feedback on TGP etc sounds like this a great cab.
I have a friend that owns one of the Mesa cabs with the EV 12L and he is using it with a Mesa Dual Recto amp. After measuring eveything up it looks like Mesa copied or tweeked the design from EV. It sounds wonderfull and I have been waiting to get together with him to try the Lil Devil through it but our schedules for the last month just haven't worked out.
I am etching the board for the new Micro Plexi tonight. I may have the prototype running by this weekend if my #65 and #70 drill bits hold out. I only have one of each left and more on order. They are so easy to break I will be holding my breath on every hole I'll try and post some pics in a new thread in the tech section.
UR12 wrote:I am etching the board for the new Micro Plexi tonight. I may have the prototype running by this weekend if my #65 and #70 drill bits hold out.
Here we go... Cat is out of the bag. Waiting to hear of your first reports with excitement!
I contacted them and they are sending me a sample. I was quoted a price of $18.50 ea for quantities of 100 for a dual analog 1 meg pot with concentric shafts. They sent out the sample yesterday.
One is Thiele clone and the other is a non-ported Mesa Recto cab. Both loaded with recent reissue 200w Classics. Now I have enough speakers to go around. Wohoo!
One is Thiele clone and the other is a non-ported Mesa Recto cab. Both loaded with recent reissue 200w Classics. Now I have enough speakers to go around. Wohoo!
Sweet!! Can't wait for a report on how they sound, especially the Thiel. I'm still waiting on mine to come in.
Will try try to record some. By the way, took a look in the Thiele to make sure I have the right speaker in there and noted that the cab is stuffed with something like 2" glasswool. Thought I should share.
MCK wrote:Will try try to record some. By the way, took a look in the Thiele to make sure I have the right speaker in there and noted that the cab is stuffed with something like 2" glasswool. Thought I should share.
That is correct about the wool. It is also talked about in the plans I have from EV
Man, you're in for a treat! These things are just amazing. Lil' Devil sounds great through a Thiele design with EVM12L. So much better to my ears compared with my Marshall 1936V cab loaded with Vintage 30s. I love it.
