What is todays match to d120f?

[gman]

Does anybody know or have any suggestions on today’s match to the d120f. I am redoing a 1968 fender twin that had two d120f in the factory release of this amp. I would like less highs in the sound of the current speakers which is one original d120f and one replacement of a 12” Pyle driver.

[Mr. Widget]

I am not a guitarist nor musician, but I am under the impression that the highs are what drew people to the JBL D series. Maybe you should try Eminence or Celestion woofers if you think the JBL sound too bright?


Widget

[scott fitlin]

Does anybody know or have any suggestions on today’s match to the d120f. I am redoing a 1968 fender twin that had two d120f in the factory release of this amp. I would like less highs in the sound of the current speakers which is one original d120f and one replacement of a 12” Pyle driver.

You could recone the JBL 120 and have a paper dustcap put on, instead of the aluminum! The aluminum dustcap does radiate alot of HF energy! Just a thought!

[57BELAIRE]

I am not a guitarist nor musician, but I am under the impression that the highs are what drew people to the JBL D series. Maybe you should try Eminence or Celestion woofers if you think the JBL sound too bright?


Widget

These are good choices...Oxford and Jensen's were the norm, but 120's
in a Twin can be lethal at close range

I think Ted Nugent used two stacks of D120 equipped Twins....as part of his glass-shattering demonstration!

[edgewound]

There is no current match to the D120F...the E120 is as close as it gets, and it's been discontinued...unfortunately. As scotty said your D120F could be reconed with a paper dust cap to calm down the highs. PM me if you'd like more info.


Thanks

[GordonW]

Also, if you need a second driver, an E120, 2202H, 2203H, 2204H, D131 or D120 basket can be reconed to "match" your existing D120... that'd give you two of the same type, if you got them reconed with the same kits (paper dustcap, et al). The D120 or D131 would be preferable (alnico magnet), but any of those should work well.

Regards,
Gordon.

[Zilch]

We don't know but that the "excessive highs" are coming from the Pyle.

I'd watch for a mate to the D120F on eBay and try that first.

My Ultra Chorus is loaded with K120's and sounds totally "Vintage."

"Where're ya gettin' that SOUND?"

"I'll tell you after you carry this amp out to my car...."

[LE15-Thumper]

A 2206 would work pretty good. Nice fast transient response, handles gobs of power.

[speakerdave]

Here's a D131 frame on ebay going off tomorrow.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

[edgewound]

A 2206 would work pretty good. Nice fast transient response, handles gobs of power.

Bass guitar yes...but not lead or rhythm

[johnaec]

I have a pair of alnico K120's that have paper domes installed instead of aluminum. I'm not interested in selling them, but would trade them for a pair of E120's or 220XH's if anyone's interested. They were complete recones, but I specified paper instead of aluminum for the domes.

Edit: Actually, I would sell them as a pair for about $225, seeing as that's about the going price for E120's, etc., which seem to be fairly available...

John

[Zilch]

http://cgi.ebay.com/JBL-D120F-weber-...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/JBL-D120F-origin...QQcmdZViewItem

[edgewound]

http://cgi.ebay.com/JBL-D120F-weber-...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/JBL-D120F-origin...QQcmdZViewItem

Neither one of these has JBL parts...the bottom one states original cone....I don't think so!!! The lead wires through the front of the cone are definitely not factory work. I'd stay away from this one.

[GordonW]

I have a pair of alnico K120's that have paper domes installed instead of aluminum. I'm not interested in selling them, but would trade them for a pair of E120's or 220XH's if anyone's interested. They were complete recones, but I specified paper instead of aluminum for the domes.

Edit: Actually, I would sell them as a pair for about $225, seeing as that's about the going price for E120's, etc., which seem to be fairly available...

John

This sounds like the best plan, to me. You could probably turn around and sell the one factory Fender D120F, and recoup a good part of that money...

Regards,
Gordon.

[johnaec]

This sounds like the best plan, to me. You could probably turn around and sell the one factory Fender D120F, and recoup a good part of that money...

ish I could sell those in the next hour so I could get these, (currently at $164/pair, but 'don't want to go out on a limb...): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT

John