kidsmoke Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 i know lots of folks swear by these amps. I'm doing a bit of market research for a guitar buddy who just doesn't do the internet thing as far as gear goes. He's got one of these. Great little amp/ Gets wonderful sounds from it. The speaker is farting out on him. What is the prevailing wisdom on a high quality replacement for these? I want to hook him up, buy it, and just drop it in there for him. Save him the aggravation and cost of taking it to a local (VERY EXPENSIVE) tech. thanks in advance, lads n lasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 http://wgs4.com/content/gb 12" Green Beret - 25 wattsThe 12” Green Beret™ guitar speaker brings crunchy cone breakup, growling bass, great headroom, and aggressive mids together better than any other 25 watt speaker. Upgrade for Celestion™ G12M Greenback™. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 It's a 10" i know everybody's got a solid 10 for sale, but I'm wondering if, like with the blues Jr, many here have experience with swaps. I've got a Weber Sig 10AS 8 ohm in my Champlifier, and I absolutely love it. could grab one of those but thought I'd see what others have tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Just a thought ... it might be better to get a used cab with 12" speaker ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 well, the beauty of this is it's a great grab n go combo. Add a cab and now you're working. who wants that? unless I'm misunderstanding you.... Plus this guy also has a '74 Deluxe Reverb...he's got big tone when necessary. Just wants to get this working properly again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I'd be curious about the results of this thread myself, as I, too, have an AC4TV, and have been thinking about selling it, as I'm finding it a bit bright for my tastes. However, it DOES marry very well with an H 535, but I'm using predominantly single coils now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Quick and simple till you find something better... http://wgs4.com/content/vet10 The 10” Veteran™ speaker from WGS™ has great crunchy cone breakup and clean, warm overtones. The seamed paper cone is key to this guitar speaker's sound. Unit Weight: 3 pounds One piece paper cone & edge Seamed Cone Power handling = 20 watts RMS Stamped basket Solid dust cap You'd need the 16 Ohm Price: $41.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkKitty Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I used to have a AC4. I sold it. The back panel is secured with screws and glue. It's hard to get it open. It should be easy enough to replace the speaker once you get the cabinet open. I've used Jensen Mod speakers with success. They are inexpensive and sound great. But for the few extra $$, I'd go with a Weber or a Warehouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 the Weber Sig 10AS is only 48.00 new from Weber. sold out though at the moment WGS may be a great option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Get a bigger cab to play it through.. Nothing to worry about then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Get a bigger cab to play it through.. Nothing to worry about then! Which is why I suggested a 1 x 12 cab. It's probably possible to pickup up a used one with speaker for the price of a new speaker for the amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 just dropped a couple of 10" WGS Veteran speakers in my Vintage Sound 22 watt Fender Clone.. They are the best so far.. Love it. I have tried Weber High Power series -Chicago speakers, Eminence ragin cajun and copper head, and Tone Tubby ceramic and alnico combo.. All good speakers I just like the WGS sound. Punchy articulate clear.. And at $41.00 you can really go wrong.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Which is why I suggested a 1 x 12 cab. It's probably possible to pickup up a used one with speaker for the price of a new speaker for the amp. There was a 2x12 cab for sale $100 at the Canton GG. It was made to look like a Fender cab.. That would be perfect, I'd think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 dudes....the point is to have a chippy little amp the size of a 6 pak to grab n go....cabs don't help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Which is why I suggested a 1 x 12 cab. It's probably possible to pickup up a used one with speaker for the price of a new speaker for the amp. I understand where you're coming from here, SPG, and that may work. Although dude doesn't mind paying for a new speaker. Just wondering if anyone has experience with a certain model in this amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 If it were me, I'd go right to Eminence. Maybe the Legend 1058. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sell it and buy a Cube 80XL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sell it and buy a Cube 80XL ...or that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sell it and buy a Cube 80XL I'm re-considering Cube, that way you get all your effects, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sell it and buy a Cube 80XL I'm re-considering Cube, that way you get all your effects, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Which is why I suggested a 1 x 12 cab. It's probably possible to pickup up a used one with speaker for the price of a new speaker for the amp. Which is why I suggested a 1 x 12 cab. It's probably possible to pickup up a used one with speaker for the price of a new speaker for the amp. Guess I'm reinforcing your statement.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I'm re-considering Cube, that way you get all your effects, too. The 80w versions are very, very underrated. Although they are getting well accepted in jazz circles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I have an AC4 TV and use it a lot, it sounds great to me I usually have an old tubeman in front of it for low volume playing, it's perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Why screw with destiny? Put a Celestion blue in there and smile from then on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 This thread got me looking into the AC4TV... Found used heads for $150 and add that 2x12 Fender clone cab for $100, you have a nice loud crunch for days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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