Hey all, this is my first post, love the dead, love this website.
I've got a new guitar rig I'm very happy with, but I had a general question about the EVM-12l classic speaker(for anyone who might have experience). I chose the EV speaker after doing a lot of research. I particularly like the early 70s Bob Weir tone, for instance on the skull and roses, it's just so warm and chimey. So I did some research and found the JBL d120s aren't made anymore. After hearing lots of samples none of the Alnicos on offer seem to really capture this sound.
After hearing some of my favorite guitarists (Wishbone Ash's Andy Powell for instance) used the early Mesa Boogie cabs which had the EV speakers in it, and looking at the frequency chart (very nice, no high pitched spike, very level very efficient) I went with the EV.
Only thing is my new Bogner Alchemist is a 40 watt head and the EV can handle 200 watts (amazing).
So finally here's the question (couple Qs actually): Am I not getting the true sound of this speaker by running something way below its wattage rating? It seems rather stiff, way less sustain than my previous rig. This is actually a good thing probably because my custom warmoth necked strat sustains a bit too much.
2nd question: will these be a loud enough head for small to medium sized gigs (no more than 100 people)?
Debating whether I need to get a louder setup, but I love the sound of the Bogner.
PS: the cleans are amazing on this head/cab combo, almost acoustic, very precise.
Thanks!
I've got a new guitar rig I'm very happy with, but I had a general question about the EVM-12l classic speaker(for anyone who might have experience). I chose the EV speaker after doing a lot of research. I particularly like the early 70s Bob Weir tone, for instance on the skull and roses, it's just so warm and chimey. So I did some research and found the JBL d120s aren't made anymore. After hearing lots of samples none of the Alnicos on offer seem to really capture this sound.
After hearing some of my favorite guitarists (Wishbone Ash's Andy Powell for instance) used the early Mesa Boogie cabs which had the EV speakers in it, and looking at the frequency chart (very nice, no high pitched spike, very level very efficient) I went with the EV.
Only thing is my new Bogner Alchemist is a 40 watt head and the EV can handle 200 watts (amazing).
So finally here's the question (couple Qs actually): Am I not getting the true sound of this speaker by running something way below its wattage rating? It seems rather stiff, way less sustain than my previous rig. This is actually a good thing probably because my custom warmoth necked strat sustains a bit too much.
2nd question: will these be a loud enough head for small to medium sized gigs (no more than 100 people)?
Debating whether I need to get a louder setup, but I love the sound of the Bogner.
PS: the cleans are amazing on this head/cab combo, almost acoustic, very precise.
Thanks!