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so if you fancy a reissue of a guitar they never made in a colour they never used then it probably isn't too overpriced.
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The amp normally has an 8-ohm speaker, and is rated for 80W into 8 ohms and 100W into 4 ohms - which is the minimum. So normally, adding a 8 ohm extension speaker takes the load down to 4 ohms and increases the power to 100W.
If the replacement speaker is 4 ohm, then the amp is running at 4 ohms already, so adding an extension speaker would take the load below 4 ohms (the minimum impedance) which may damage it.
Personally, I think this is a bad idea. Unless the extension speaker jack is removed or disconnected it’s still possible to plug a cab into it, which someone could do without realising - and although Peaveys are very tough and the worst that’s likely to happen is that the thermal cutout would trip, I wouldn’t risk it. The volume difference between 80 and 100W is negligible anyway, so there’s really no advantage in doing this.
I would also want to see inside the back panel, and how the DIY power socket conversion has been done.
At £40 it’s still a bargain though, you could easily fit a better speaker if necessary.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Out with the 4 Ohm 'speaker. In with an 8 Ohm 'speaker to suit your tastes and wallet. Possibly, sell the Marshall/Celestion to finance its replacement.
It would be nice to have the original semi-closed rear panel sections. Ideally, the mains socket should be fastened through something firmer than hardboard. e.g. The metal chassis of the amp.
Exactly. And not with the back of the socket probably left exposed so if the panel is pulled off, you could touch the live terminals...
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Bought a red stripe (china) bandit last night for not much money. Had the volume dropping thing so sprayed some contact cleaner in all the jacks and voila it works and sounds really good.
It has the no label speaker in it. I do have 4 ohm speaker which I was wanting to try. From reading this and other stuff I'm fine swapping the two speakers over and then just not using the extension socket ie tape it off?
Is that correct @ICBM ?
(On the Studio Pro it disconnects the internal speaker so you can’t use a 4-ohm speaker.)
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
My trading feedback: https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/210335/yorkie
With the usual caveat about some manufacturers' ratings being less conservative than others, anyway.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
My trading feedback: https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/210335/yorkie