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Description

Tone Tubby Chicago Blue Alnico speaker

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Alnico Chicago Blue.

Comparisons

  • The Tone Tubby H-Bomb mix of Alnico Red and Green Ceramic speakers offers a potential balance of compression and dynamics, contrasting with the clean, dynamic Beyma Liberty 8s.

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  • Alnico Tubby Tone speakers, particularly the Alnico Golds and Creams, are noted for their unique "swirl" and lively, chiming qualities, ideal for cleaner or mid-gain tones.

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User experience

  • Owners using mixed speaker configurations report potential phasing and comb filtering issues in live or studio settings, especially when not micing each speaker.

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  • Users have found the Greenback speaker significantly enhances the tone of a Blues Junior, despite its 25-watt rating compared to the amp's 15-18 watts.

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Use cases and applications

  • A 2x12 cab with a 40/40 and Alnico Red blend is praised for its stage presence, suggesting versatility for both intimate venues and larger gigs with proper micing.

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  • American-voiced speakers, like the Jensen C12N, are recommended for top-end sparkle and detailed clean tones, suitable for those seeking clean, bright sound profiles.

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  • British-voiced speakers, such as the Celestion Greenback, are praised for their aggressive mids and crunch tones, ideal for users aiming for classic rock or gritty sound.

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Features and functionality

  • Speaker sensitivity plays a crucial role in ensuring balanced sound from mixed speaker setups, affecting the prominence of each speaker in the overall tone.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Hemp cone speakers like Tone Tubby 40/40 are recommended for achieving smoother, darker tones in closed-back cabinets.

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  • The Cannabis Rex by Eminence is a preferred choice for the Blues Junior, noted for its hemp cone that smoothes the sound and fits the amp's chassis.

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  • Replacing the V1 tube with a 12AY7 instead of the standard 12AX7 in a Blues Junior is suggested to improve amp control and reduce gain.

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See how Dan Auerbach uses Alnico Chicago Blue

Dan Auerbach

Guitarist, Keyboardist

The Black Keys

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"We wanted to go with 25 Watt Alnico Tubby Tone...They're real deluxe speakers," Dan's guitar tech says at 1:47 in this video.

See how Alex Skolnick uses Alnico Chicago Blue

Alex Skolnick

Guitarist

Ozzy Osbourne

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Verified via Premierguitar

According to Premier Guitar, Skolnick uses Alnico Tubby Tone Speakers in his Mojotone 4x10 combo.

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