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02-15-2011, 03:58 PM
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I have a 1970 Fender Bandmaster Reverb, 45 watts, over-sized cab with 2 12's. Amp says 4 OHMS. I need to replace the 2 12's with 2 8-ohm 12's. Is this ok to do? Will I get more power? |
02-15-2011, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by DJTHEDJ2005  I have a 1970 Fender Bandmaster Reverb, 45 watts, over-sized cab with 2 12's. Amp says 4 OHMS. I need to replace the 2 12's with 2 8-ohm 12's. Is this ok to do? Will I get more power? | Yes, two 8ohm speakers wired in parallel is a 4ohm load. Will you get more power? Probably not. Most tube amps put out the same power whether at a 4 or 8 ohm load. The bandmaster isn't a high wattage amp, but it should still be pretty loud...it's basically a twin reverb in head form.
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02-15-2011, 04:03 PM
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02-15-2011, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BurningSkies
Yes, two 8ohm speakers wired in parallel is a 4ohm load. Will you get more power? Probably not. Most tube amps put out the same power whether at a 4 or 8 ohm load. The bandmaster isn't a high wattage amp, but it should still be pretty loud...it's basically a twin reverb in head form.
| Not a Twin which has four 6L6 power tubes, more like a Super because it's got only two output tubes.
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Originally Posted by DJTHEDJ2005 I have a 1970 Fender Bandmaster Reverb, 45 watts, over-sized cab with 2 12's. Amp says 4 OHMS. I need to replace the 2 12's with 2 8-ohm 12's. Is this ok to do? Will I get more power? | Ohms FAQ |
02-15-2011, 05:21 PM
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