Frankencab + impedance issues

joshwilkesbooth · #1 09-22-2010, 07:35 AM

So here is the thing. I also play Spoiler Below. Highlight to read.

guitar (I know, I know...)

through a Fender Blues Deluxe. If you've experienced this amp you know it is pretty much all high end. I have two of these speakers and an empty Sunn model 2 cabinet.

I'm thinking: close backed cab with fairly radical bass amp speakers in it will add a bit more balls to my current tone. But here is the issue... IMPEDANCE. I can wire it up for 4, or 16 ohms but not 8. It has to be 8! I have heard of the arcane science of soldering in resistors, and I've done some reading about it, but I'm still a ******. Can anyone give me a suggestion?

I am set on using these speakers, and this cabinet.
Though picking up one of those mini svt 2x10s Ampeg put out a year or so ago is appealing, the stink eye I get from my girl when I bring new gear home has reached a critical level.

Help me talkbass!

BassmanPaul · #2 09-22-2010, 11:18 AM

A pair of 8Ω drivers can never be wired to 8Ω. Sorry but thems the rules of the universe we live in.

Paul

joshwilkesbooth · #3 09-22-2010, 11:20 AM

Stupid universe...

BassmanPaul · #4 09-22-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by joshwilkesbooth

Stupid universe...

Not really. We ALL need rules by which to live.

For a Blues Junior, which IMO could not be classed as a high level amp, which is IIRC a 15W amp you could think about using a matching transformer to correctly load your amp with a 4 or 16Ω load.

Paul

joshwilkesbooth · #5 09-22-2010, 11:40 AM

It's a Blues Deluxe, 40W. Problem is I want to continue to use the 12" 8 Ohm speaker in the combo cabinet.

I've been told that I could wire the 8 ohm speakers in series, and solder in a 16 ohm resistor to get the cabinet to 8 ohms. The guy that told me this was typing like he had been doing some day drinking... so I don't know if I buy it.