![]() Having said this, there are a lot worse guitars out there, and as well as being historically important, the 1820 bass can certainly provide the goods when required. Over the course of the 70s, the Japanese output improved dramatically, and in many ways these early 70s models are a low point for the brand. The head and speaker cabinet both retain their original smooth black tolex and silver sparkle grillcloth, and one will note that the grillcloth represents two. These new Epiphones were based on existing Matsumoku guitars, sharing body shapes, and hardware, but the Epiphone line was somewhat upgraded, with inlaid logos and a 2x2 peghead configuration. The Matsumoku factory had been producing guitars for export for some time, but the 1820 bass (alongside a number of guitar models and the 5120 electric acoustic bass) were the first Epiphone models to be made there. I don't see myself parting with these beauties any time soon.By the end of the 1960s, a decision had been made to move Epiphone guitar production from the USA (at the Kalamazoo plant where Gibson guitars were made), to Matsumoto in Japan, creating a line of guitars and basses significantly less expensive than the USA-built models (actually less than half the price). Might look into making 2 1x12 cabs to house these speakers individually. I'm an amateur wood worker, and have been looking at making Hardwood Mesa knock-off cabinets for some time now. Fender Bandmaster / Bassman 2x12 Speaker Cabinet Gauss 12' Speakers -67 Black Face Era 599.99 Used Good Fender Bandmaster Drip Edge Cabinet 1968/69 335 Used Very Good Fender BandMaster 1968 950 230 price drop 720 Used Good Bandmaster Combo/Nitro Lacquer/Floating Baffle,Solid pine/Baltic Birch. I think my plan down the road is to take the EVM and JBL out of the fender cabinet, and put more traditional speakers in. Just have to wait for a power supply to arrive. I didn't quite like the sound with the greenback and the bottom 2 running, but I'm feeling optimistic for the Micro Terror. so that should be about right for a 16 load right?Īnyway, I plugged it into my AC15's extension speaker jack, And this cabinet is loud. I read somewhere that the reading is only about 80% of the actual rating. I rewired and now I'm getting a solid 14.5 reading. The previous owner had it wired at 4ish ohms. As recommended, I bought a multi meter, and checked the ohms on the cabinet. Thank you guy's who have commented so far. Would you think of this as a pretty decent deal? Probably a little overkill on wattage for my needs right now, but whatevs. I'll change the grill cloth down the road, as it looks kinda gross. The tolex is a little dirty with some nicks, but I'd give it a 8/10. Haven't plugged the cabinet in until I get everything cleaned and tested. I'm not too well versed in either speaker maker. A Fender Bandmaster 2X12 Speaker Cabinet 1960s in Very Good condition At Evolution Music, we attempt to highlight cosmetic defects (if any) by picturing. I've done a little bit of forum diving through google, and have gotten some varying reviews. I had wanted to order 2 new speakers to load a Peavey 2x12 I had lying around, but ran into a cabinet at a local pawn shop today. This thing is loaded with an Electro Voice EVM 12L, and a JBL K-120. This is where I've got some questions for anyone out there who may have a little more knowledge on the subject. Pulled the back off, and God damn if some one hadn't swapped out the original speakers. Got it home and started doing a check over. Loaded it on a dolly and hauled it out to my car. ![]() Was actually able to do a partial trade with a crappy Morley Power Wah/Volume, and a Behringer Multicom. Dude said if I had the cash, he would do it for 2. Already out $150 on the amp, and I wasn't looking to spend more than $200. Half decent? Sounds like something just down my alley. Did a quick google, and saw that it seemed to be at least a half decent cabinet. It's an old Fender Bandmaster cabinet, guy at the shop said he thought it was from the 70s'. Our products are manufactured from the best materials on the market using production techniques developed by us. I had wanted to order 2 new speakers to load a Peavey 2x12 I had lying around, but ran into a cabinet at a local pawn shop today. Custom made for your FENDER Bandmaster 2x12. Thought to myself if anything I can use it to run my Line6 Podxt Live through. I had a little cash leftover from Christmas, so I grabbed one of those Orange Micro Terrors. It's an awesome amp, and does what it's made for phenomenally. This is a quality heavy duty vinyl protective cover for a Fender Bandmaster 2x12 Speaker Cabinet (1962) - 32 W X 20 H X 11 1/2 D. My main amp is a newer Vox AC15 with a greenback. ![]() I have a few showy pieces, but I'm always looking to get the most bang for my buck. So to preface this story, I consider myself a musician on a budget. ![]()
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