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Post by neldom on Dec 11, 2012 14:11:00 GMT -7
I recently (recently as in still waiting for it to arrive) purchased a Rx Jr Head. I'm looking to get a cab, probably a 1x12. My main guitar is a Gibson 339, I like a bit of fuzz and usually play pretty raunchy (if raunchy means loud and poorly technically equipped) blues rock stuff. I'm thinking about an Avatar cab w/ a Hellatone 30. Would this seem to be a good fit from those of you with experience? Also any suggestions as to a closed or open back cab?
Hopefully this is still relatively on the OP's topic...
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Post by John on Dec 11, 2012 16:05:29 GMT -7
It depends on what you want to hear and the type of music you're playing.
The Helletone 30 is a Celestion G12H30 with a different sticker on the back. It's usually not picked often with the Rx Jr.
Blues and greenback are often chosen. But it's up to you.
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Post by mangoman on Dec 15, 2012 6:35:18 GMT -7
Had one with a greenback a long time ago that was really nice, but when I swapped in a blue, it was a match made in heaven to me. Definitely made me go "WHOA!"
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Post by Brian on Apr 9, 2013 13:36:17 GMT -7
Has anyone tried the Creamback with the RXJr?
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Post by jesslm02 on Aug 2, 2013 12:43:02 GMT -7
Have not tried the creamback. I've playing it with the gold here lately, and while I like it, it's a little too much speaker for my needs. I have a tone tubby low watt alnico on the way. If that doesn't work out, back in with the greenback!
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Post by mjd on Aug 6, 2013 7:23:20 GMT -7
I've always used Green Backs. They seem to break up nicely and stay tight at higher volumes. i would like to check out the Gold though.
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Post by jesslm02 on Nov 21, 2013 9:28:31 GMT -7
In all this speaker swapping and such, I recently got a couple Scumbacks on a trade. One of the Scumbacks, the M75 25 watt is, of course, a clone of the original G12 Greenback. I decided to give it a try with the Rx Jr and it sounds really nice. I'm gigging it this weekend to try it out more. I suppose it sounds similar to the G12M I had in there before but really has a different overall tone. It's nice and thick with lots of bass available, yet it seems to be pretty chimey. It really brought out some vox-ness from the Jr.
This speaker sort of reminds me (it's been awhile since I had it though) of the Weber Blue Dog I had tried a few times with the Jr. It has some chime and sizzle, but the Scumback holds together better on the bottom and retains a lot of punch and percussiveness. I really can't wait to try it this weekend.
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Nov 21, 2013 12:20:24 GMT -7
^ Those Scumbacks are really, really special I'm tellin' you (the newer, California-made ones are what I'm experienced with). There's just something so tight & musical about them that is so impressive, and they're not crazy loud either. I'm now up to an M, J, H, and AlNiCo. Thumbs up!
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Post by jesslm02 on Nov 21, 2013 12:30:12 GMT -7
^ Those Scumbacks are really, really special I'm tellin' you (the newer, California-made ones are what I'm experienced with). There's just something so tight & musical about them that is so impressive, and they're not crazy loud either. I'm now up to an M, J, H, and AlNiCo. Thumbs up! Cool! This was my first time to try any scumbacks at all and honestly, I was surprised. What are you using them in/with? Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Proboards
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Nov 21, 2013 14:59:05 GMT -7
What are you using them in/with? I've got the Scumnico/J75 (30W each) in an open-back 2×12 to pair with my Prescription. And the M75/H75 (65W each) are awaiting a closed-back 2×12 cabinet, where they will serve duty underneath my "big boy" amp(s).
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Post by jesslm02 on Dec 11, 2013 7:59:14 GMT -7
The Tone Tubby Low Watt Alnico sounds real nice with Jr. And it's not expensive either. Has good chime and bottom end. Plenty of highs for a hemp cone.
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Post by bubs42 on Apr 18, 2014 3:12:19 GMT -7
I will have a JR soon. I have a TT San Rafael, TT Ceramic and a Eminence C-Rex Sitting around. I am going to start a search soon for a DR Z 1x12 Convertable Cab, but I was also thinking maybe a 2x10 Cab down the line as well.
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Post by bubs42 on Apr 19, 2014 16:23:14 GMT -7
It has been a while since I had a Z and forget they do not have 16 Tap and all my speakers are 16ohms. I'm OK for now since I have a compact 2x12, but would like to in time buy a 1x12 Cabinet. Might have to offer a few up in the FS Section to buy some 8OHM Speakers. I love to tone chase
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Post by jesslm02 on Apr 19, 2014 16:30:21 GMT -7
Yeah the RX Jr's master volume took the place of the 16ohm tap. Most Zs have 16ohm taps now, though.
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Post by bubs42 on Apr 20, 2014 8:01:39 GMT -7
Yeah the RX Jr's master volume took the place of the 16ohm tap. Most Zs have 16ohm taps now, though. Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Proboards Oh, I see. I just wired up my Hard Trucker Cab that I had laying around. It has a Eminence C-Rex sitting in it that I was told was 8ohm but after checking it yesterday I realized it was 16ohms. So I put in my TT San Rafael in the Top spot and plugged it in. Love the Mix of the two and the TT SR does wonders for both sides of my SD30. They are even smoother than the Ceramic 40/40, i'm digging it.
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Post by mjd on May 8, 2014 5:11:59 GMT -7
I've been using the WGS green beret for the last several months and it definitely has some good punch but it always felt "cold" if you know what I mean. After reading this post I went home last night and put my old Green Back back in. I'm using a closed back 1x12. The two speakers sounds amazingly different. The green back is warm but also works a lot better with the Rx's EQ. And now that I'm running a humbucker in my strat and high output p/u in my Tele everything came together. Using only the 808 as a boost it is truly amazing. And running the amp clean with the single coils?- no match. The Green Back rings out like a bell and is super rich. The Green Berets are sound very smooth but totally flat in comparison. I probably won't be trying any more speakers with this amp.
Edit: I have been using this Green Back for about five or six years so it is well broken in.
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Post by jesslm02 on Jun 24, 2014 8:19:58 GMT -7
Nice! The greenback is hard to beat in the RX Jr. Although, a BROKEN-IN g12h30 sounds nice as well if you need a little more volume and tight bottom end.
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Post by jesslm02 on Jun 24, 2014 8:22:44 GMT -7
At this point, I looking towards a large dust cap speaker - G12-65, Creamback, or Weber equivalent (I really like Webers for some reason). Mostly looking for a smooth higher wattage speaker so I can use a Bad Cat Unleash and boost the clean headroom for outside gigs.
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Post by Rich (fbb90) on Jun 24, 2014 9:27:02 GMT -7
My two favorite speakers when I had my RXJr were the Weber 1225 and 1230 greenback types. Having said that, the Gold sounded pretty good, too.
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Post by z4me on Jun 25, 2014 10:30:46 GMT -7
I am using a G12M-65 creamback in a Z 1x12 cab and I really like the mix of amp and speaker. The speaker seems to be in greenback territory but still offers up some nice chime with a tele and the Rx Jr. Not chime like a gold though. Allows me to get good country tones with the tele and full out rocking with my Les Paul. For me a good all around speaker that is less efficient, so can push the amp volumes a little more as well. Usually use the Rx Jr and a SRZ at gigs through the single 1x12 cab with a headbone amp switcher.
I was playing the cab open back and then switched to closed back a couple of months ago. Both configurations sound great. Actually, sounds similar to me except the closed back contains the sound around the amp, which I was looking for to keep stage volume controlled.
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Post by jesslm02 on Jun 25, 2014 10:32:52 GMT -7
I am using a G12M-65 creamback in a Z 1x12 cab and I really like the mix of amp and speaker. The speaker seems to be in greenback territory but still offers up some nice chime with a tele and the Rx Jr. Not chime like a gold though. Allows me to get good country tones with the tele and full out rocking with my Les Paul. For me a good all around speaker that is less efficient, so can push the amp volumes a little more as well. Usually use the Rx Jr and a SRZ at gigs through the single 1x12 cab with a headbone amp switcher. I was playing the cab open back and then switched to closed back a couple of months ago. Both configurations sound great. Actually, sounds similar to me except the closed back contains the sound around the amp, which I was looking for to keep stage volume controlled. Good to know. I've been considering the creamback or a g12-65.
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Post by jesslm02 on Jun 26, 2014 7:57:02 GMT -7
Weber 1265 has been ordered. If I can find a Celestion G12-65 for a reasonable price I may snag one of those and compare the two.
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Post by jesslm02 on Jul 1, 2014 6:49:22 GMT -7
Before my new speaker gets here, I just ordered a complete tube set for the Jr. The set comes with a NOS RFT ef86 which should help warm the amp up a bit. I'm hoping that the 12-65 doesn't shave off too much high end, but I doubt it. If anything it will give me some more range on the treble knob.
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Post by jesslm02 on Jul 9, 2014 12:56:59 GMT -7
The Weber 1265 arrived. I don't have it in the Rx yet, but I've been playing it through a Z28 to help it break-in a little. I also found a snagged a used Celestion G12-65 that should be here in a week or so. I have also found another speaker I would like to try - Celestion Lynchback.
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Post by soupbone on Aug 18, 2015 16:15:57 GMT -7
How would a 50 watt alnico Blue Dog sound in an RX Jr combo? Would the high efficiency of the speaker take away from some of the magic?
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Post by jesslm02 on Aug 18, 2015 19:48:28 GMT -7
How would a 50 watt alnico Blue Dog sound in an RX Jr combo? Would the high efficiency of the speaker take away from some of the magic? Should be great with the Rx. It's a warm speaker and that's what the amp needs IMO. It sounded great with a Weber Silverbell so imagine the Blue Dog would be great as well.
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Post by soupbone on Aug 19, 2015 5:39:18 GMT -7
I have a Maz Jr that stays at my church. I like it, and its versatile, but the RX just has something I like because its my go-to gig rig. Thanks. I am looking at a couple of these online to buy. Im under the impression that you can basically have a clean/semi clean setting snd use a foot switch to add slightly more gain/volune and distortion. Is that right?
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Aug 19, 2015 6:42:52 GMT -7
Thanks. I am looking at a couple of these online to buy. Im under the impression that you can basically have a clean/semi clean setting snd use a foot switch to add slightly more gain/volune and distortion. Is that right? Pretty much!
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Post by jesslm02 on Aug 19, 2015 7:56:29 GMT -7
I have a Maz Jr that stays at my church. I like it, and its versatile, but the RX just has something I like because its my go-to gig rig. Thanks. I am looking at a couple of these online to buy. Im under the impression that you can basically have a clean/semi clean setting snd use a foot switch to add slightly more gain/volune and distortion. Is that right? "Slightly more" - that may be an understatement. It's a pretty big jump in volume, or at least it was for me. Unless you're already pushing the power section, I found it too much of a volume change to use as a lead boost. You can, however, engage the boost and dial in the amount of drive you want at an appropriate volume and then use your guitar volume to clean it up a little or lower the volume just a touch for rhythm. It's sensitive to volume knob changes and works great that way. Then, if you need even more gain just kick in an OD pedal or boost. I made a plug that stayed in the footswitch jack that kept the boost mode engaged at all times (just a shorted 1/4" plug, nothing special). It was a fuller tone with a nice sparkly chime. Still had plenty of headroom for my needs and I just preferred the tone vs no boost engaged.
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Post by soupbone on Aug 19, 2015 9:06:07 GMT -7
Thanks. I am looking at a couple of these online to buy. Im under the impression that you can basically have a clean/semi clean setting snd use a foot switch to add slightly more gain/volune and distortion. Is that right? "Slightly more" - that may be an understatement. It's a pretty big jump in volume, or at least it was for me. Unless you're already pushing the power section, I found it too much of a volume change to use as a lead boost. You can, however, engage the boost and dial in the amount of drive you want at an appropriate volume and then use your guitar volume to clean it up a little or lower the volume just a touch for rhythm. It's sensitive to volume knob changes and works great that way. Then, if you need even more gain just kick in an OD pedal or boost. I made a plug that stayed in the footswitch jack that kept the boost mode engaged at all times (just a shorted 1/4" plug, nothing special). It was a fuller tone with a nice sparkly chime. Still had plenty of headroom for my needs and I just preferred the tone vs no boost engaged. That makes sense. I play pretty loud. (I run my ghia at about 11 oclock for instance). Do you think running the amp good and loud to begin with would make the difference in volume from the boost less noticeable? Also, since you run the boost on all the time, does that mean you use an overdrive pedal for rock type leads?
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