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If you have a 4x12 and a 1x12 with the exact same speaker used and they are running the same ohms (let’s just say both cabs are 8 ohms) then the volume will be close for both cabs. The sound will be very different though because of the big cab and all that surface area of the speakers. The big cab can keep the low end together and put out a lot of it. The 1x12 speaker is working 4x harder than any one of the 4 in the big cab so it will sound very different and have a harder time keeping the bass as tight as the big cab. Though the volume will be close to the same if not the same for both, the way your ears perceive the sound makes the big cab feel louder.

Hello! I picked up an early piece of Heritage history this week. It is a 1985 H-140 finished in May. I’ve never owned one so early. It has suffered a headstock break and repair, but it was done properly and feels like glass running my hand over it. It came with black plastics and cheap generic Chinese humbuckers. I put a set of Gibson Burstbucker 1 and 2 I had laying around in and it sounds so much better. The only downside is that I had to over pay a bit for it. The seller was tough but the fact that it was built so early on plus it plays so well and has a stunningly gorgeous top means I had to get it. Enjoy the pictures!

speaker sensitivity is important too. A 102 dB speaker is going to be louder than a 90 dB speaker, with a given amp

why do 4x12 cabs sound louder than what? a 1x12? seriously? more speaker surface area also improves bass response. That's why bass cabs can use a bunch of 10" or 8" ( or even smaller ) speakers. smaller speaker cones are also faster, so a big 15" speaker may have more bass than a 10", but is slower & less responsive. usually. Throw a bunch of 10" speakers in & they're faster, and have the same low end as a 15" speaker cabinet design is a whole other can of worms: ported, not ported, direct radiator, passive radiator, horn loaded, diimensions & size, shape etc all factor in

Not sure if this is a different topic, but why do 4X12 cabs sound louder? What is that relationship about? OR what about a 4X12 cab with high wattage speakers vs low wattage speakers?

"As New Old Stock". Basically used tubes that still test as new on a tube tester and still have plenty of getter, etc. Often they have worn paint markings, or may be OEM supplied tubes from Mullard, Amperex, RCA, etc.

ANOS? Almost NOS?

I've got a Fab 100 watt Mesa KingSnake combo that has a single 12" speaker and it works just fine. Amazing!

Ribbiting...

good thinking. lots of good folks on this forum ready to help…it has always been a good place that way.

Oh, I thought yours was the first! I was referring to them rather than you...which is why I replied in your thread. I guess I could have worded it better apologies

Bravo

You sure do make that Sweet 16 sing! Nice rendition of that classic song.

I was contemplating running my 50W Marshall head through my 1961 Hammond (as a speaker cab). It has twin 12 in speakers but only about 15W. Probably won't try that now🔥.

I've had the chance to play the prototype a little while ago. The guitar is very light and resonant. Compared to the Benedetto next to it, it's a toss up. The bracing is carefully shaved. I don't know if it's tap tuned, but the plate was carefully carved and is thin. It takes significantly more time by the best luthiers at Heritage to make this. That was the goal, sort of like the Citation. Another reason the price may be higher than you expect is that there was quite a bit of time put into creating the design and execution of the first guitar. I'll bet Heritage makes 5-10 of these per year max. I would have to be in a much higher tax bracket to get one of these. The first reason is that I would be fearful of the first ding. The second reason is that the tone caters to those with exquisite tonal taste when in the hands of a master. That's not me. The design, and yes, the headstock, is elegant. When you see and hold it, you'll know you are in the presence of something special. I wish Heritage all the luck with this. It brings the company to a notch higher in the acoustic jazz world, for sure. Personally I'd like inlays for appearance sake. I don't know if that's guilding the lilly though.

Very nicely played. I'm always in awe of the way you jazz guitarists improvise. My brain just doesn't work that way! 😁

Not sure what the difference is, but it’s not going to sway me either way. I won’t be spending that kind of money on a guitar…

Thank you for listening! I'll do more train and post again!

Thank you always rockabilly69!

Based on the time stamps, we were literally writing them at the same time.

This is one reason I almost prefer ANOS... at least I know they work. Some dealers pretty much won't even touch / test the NOS stuff.

I haven't seen the body size listed. I'm guessing 18" like their large jazz guitars. From the pictures published I don't see fretboard markers, my preference for them is 4mm pearl dots. I wonder if you can specify a "Ghost Stinger" as an option?

Good to have you back! Nice tune!