JBL Speakers

Jim Johnson · Post by **Jim Johnson** » 7 Jan 2002 10:33 am

Hey guys, I need a little assistance.
Have any of you ever used 12" JBL's?
If so, I need your opinion. Also, do you
know where i can find two, in cabinets for
sale and what would be a fair price for them?
thanks very much,
Jim

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 7 Jan 2002 11:52 am

I ordered a Twin Reverb amp from Fender back in the 60's with 12" JBLs in it. In my opinion, it made for an awesome sounding steel amp!

Erv
P.S. I still have it![This message was edited by Erv Niehaus on 07 January 2002 at 11:55 AM.]

Gil Berry · Post by **Gil Berry** » 7 Jan 2002 11:56 am

I used to use a Fender Twin with JBL's AND an acoustic bass amp with a single 18...Awesome sound, BUT...I don't think the JBL's had the same hi frequency response as does a modern 15 incher like a Peavey...Still, the speakers were built like a tank and you never had to worry about putting a little extra gas to them....

chas smith R.I.P. · Post by **chas smith R.I.P.** » 7 Jan 2002 1:29 pm

Another possibility is mismatching a pair. I have a 1201 Black Widow and an EVL in one amp and I had them in a Twin that got stolen and they seem to be a nice compliment.

John Knight · Post by **John Knight** » 7 Jan 2002 3:25 pm

I love JBL's I have a 15" in my Nash 400 amp and 2 12" in my Fender Twin. The sound is so rich and warm and the highs are fat not thin sounding. Anyway, E-Bay is a good source for JBL's and price is $75 - 150 would be ok deal depending on the shape of the speaker, if it's been reconed or original, 4, 8, 16 ohms.

Its a good place to start.

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D 10 Thomas with 8&6
Nashville 400 and Profex II
Asleep at the Steel

Jim Johnson · Post by **Jim Johnson** » 7 Jan 2002 3:30 pm

Thanks a lot guys for your input.
Jim

Chuck Norris · Post by **Chuck Norris** » 8 Jan 2002 4:35 am

Jim they are great but expensive. You really would do as well, depending on your ear`s of coarse with Black Widow`s. They have the same durability, slightly less biting high`s and easier to get in the Steel guitar world. Otherwise check your local music store`s for a JBL dealer. Leave the ebay thing alone were always working on Ebay ripoff`s although you can trust the forum brotherhood.
Chuck Norris NFM
Norris Family Music

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 8 Jan 2002 11:26 am

Easy Chuck, I've only had 2 bad transactions on Ebay out of around 300. I have also had 2 bad Forum transactions out of only about 15. The percentages are not very good, so I would rather do business on Ebay.

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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording
[This message was edited by Darvin Willhoite on 08 January 2002 at 11:27 AM.]