(06-02-2021, 09:52 PM)Hangman Wrote: Torren61,
Jensen P12R is not my favorite speaker, that being said I also don't mind them in the right amp.
Ive replaced p12rs or C12Rs with Jensen EM1202s in old ampegs with good results. the EM1202 doesn't have the same harshness in the highs that I tend to associate with the c12Rs and has balanced and rounded lows. they are also not particularly sought after.
These early ampegs were designed as jazz amps. Ampeg was not a rock and roll amp company until the later 1960s. Ampeg was still owned by the founder that believed that Rock "doesn't swing" and was a childish fad. so their amps were designed to be clean and clear. of course its still possible to overdrive them, especially with high output pickups, but I wouldn't say that is where they shine. Just my opinion of course.
-Steve
I appreciate your input. I have a few speakers I can try with it depending on the Ohm load it needs to see. Celestions: Alnico Gold, Alnico Blue, Creamback, G12H, G12S, an EVM, Fane A90, Scumback J75-LD and some unknown Fender Eminence. I just thought I'd ask if there were others that were better suited. I don't have a jazz amp other than a SS Evans, if that counts.