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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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