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Post by lowbudget on Apr 6, 2018 6:44:18 GMT -7
I've had several Ghias over the years and still have two. But I've always used loud, high efficiency speakers with them- like the V30, H30, C. Blue, Emi Tonker, Emi Tonkerlite, Emi Lil' Texas, 10" Emi Ramrod and of course the 10" Emi Red Fang Alnico. You get the picture.
Now I need to go the other direction so I'm thinking a G10 Greenback. I know it's a 95 db speaker but have no idea what that volume level will be like in actual practice. So my questions are 1.) will it still require a Brakelite for home playing, and 2.) will it have enough huevos left at all for playing out?
Also, will the stock Dr. Z speaker leads clip right on to the G10 tabs or is it solder on?
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Post by pcns on Apr 6, 2018 8:33:37 GMT -7
I love the 10 Greenback in my 1x10 Ghia. It's hard to answer the questions about the break lite though without knowing what your tonal goal is. For me, I like my Ghia to break up a bit, that usually means my volume knob is above 11 o'clock. That is still pretty loud so you may still want the brake. I would think there is still plenty left in the tank for gigging though. 95bd (I hope referencing DB doesnt get me a letting from a lawyer) is still pretty loud. Again, depending in what your tonal goals are . . . . Hope this helps, going from 98+ speakers down to 95 is still a pretty big step. It will sound awesome too! My 2 cents, Todd  |
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Post by Stephen on Apr 6, 2018 9:57:19 GMT -7
I just replaced the Z speaker with a Greenback and there was no issue with the wiring harness.
The Greenback breaks up earlier and is a good fit for the Ghia.
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Post by ss "Shane" on Apr 6, 2018 12:29:59 GMT -7
I just replaced the Z speaker with a Greenback and there was no issue with the wiring harness. The Greenback breaks up earlier and is a good fit for the Ghia. Hey Stephen, do you think you can explain your speaker swap in terms of volume levels? i.e., the Greenback was the same volume at 11:00 as the Z speaker was at 9:00....If that makes any sense at all. I’m interested in this post as well but in terms of volume levels. I understand that the G10 will break up sooner. |
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Post by John on Apr 6, 2018 16:45:22 GMT -7
Man....going from a Blue and V30...down to a 10" greenback. That will be a significant drop in volume.
But will you need a brakelite for playing at home? I dunno..I don't know how loud you play at home.
Will it have enough gas left for playing out? I dunno, it depends on how loud your band is.
Sorry to be vague, but one person's loud, can be another person's quiet. (or acceptable)
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Post by Stephen on Apr 6, 2018 19:04:08 GMT -7
I just replaced the Z speaker with a Greenback and there was no issue with the wiring harness. The Greenback breaks up earlier and is a good fit for the Ghia. Hey Stephen, do you think you can explain your speaker swap in terms of volume levels? i.e., the Greenback was the same volume at 11:00 as the Z speaker was at 9:00....If that makes any sense at all. I’m interested in this post as well but in terms of volume levels. I understand that the G10 will break up sooner. Maybe not as drastic as 20%, but at least 10% or 15% quieter. |
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Post by lowbudget on Apr 6, 2018 19:45:44 GMT -7
Hey Stephen, do you think you can explain your speaker swap in terms of volume levels? i.e., the Greenback was the same volume at 11:00 as the Z speaker was at 9:00....If that makes any sense at all. I’m interested in this post as well but in terms of volume levels. I understand that the G10 will break up sooner. Maybe not as drastic as 20%, but at least 10% or 15% quieter. Are we talking about a comparison to the Z 16 ohm 10" speaker? |
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Post by Stephen on Apr 7, 2018 7:53:57 GMT -7
Maybe not as drastic as 20%, but at least 10% or 15% quieter. Are we talking about a comparison to the Z 16 ohm 10" speaker? Yes |
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Post by jhanks on Apr 11, 2018 8:30:22 GMT -7
After trying the Ramrod 10, Gold 10, Greenback 10 and Brake-Lite with all... I ended up with just the Greenback 10 and no Brake-Lite. Again, not sure about your home playing levels. This set-up let me play quiet enough at home and still be plenty loud playing out.
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Post by lowbudget on Apr 11, 2018 8:44:34 GMT -7
After trying the Ramrod 10, Gold 10, Greenback 10 and Brake-Lite with all... I ended up with just the Greenback 10 and no Brake-Lite. Again, not sure about your home playing levels. This set-up let me play quiet enough at home and still be plenty loud playing out. Thank you for sharing this. I obviously realize that "quiet" and "loud" are subjective terms but it's good to hear that it has worked for someone. |
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Post by 63fenderman on Apr 11, 2018 14:15:09 GMT -7
I have a g10 greenback in a custom 1x10 can with a 3 piece back. I keep my ghia volume around 11. It always has a Mic on it and it is plenty for my gig. Without the Mic it may struggle a little because my drummer is really hard hitting.
Full disclosure though, my ghia runs in stereo with my maz so, it isn't really there for volume so much as texture.
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