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Vintage B15N cab owners

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Johntheson, Jul 8, 2013.

  1. Jul 8, 2013 #1
    Johntheson

    Johntheson

    Apr 10, 2011
    Newport News,Va
    Do you guys have your vintage cabs fused? I often see the suggestion on various amp/cab forums; to make sure that all cabs are fused with a 2-3 amp fast blo. Not just these cabs, but all cabs that are not done from the manufacture. What are your opinions on this?
    John Sr.
     
  2. Jul 8, 2013 #2
    BassmanPaul

    BassmanPaul Inactive

    Aug 25, 2007
    Scarborough Ontario Canada
    Pointless. A tube amp must have a load. If the fuse blows you have protected your vintage cabinet at the expense of the amplifier.

    Your ears, used wisely, are your cabinet(s) best defence.

    Edit: A speaker fuse makes more sense if you are using vintage SS amps. Those very often failed and shorted the output to one of the supply rails.
     
  3. Jul 8, 2013 #3
    Johntheson

    Johntheson

    Apr 10, 2011
    Newport News,Va
    Thanks Paul. I've got a number of vintage Fender and Marshall amps; but this is my first B15n and I'm just getting up to speed as I do with all equipment I buy. Thanks again.
    John