fuzzonaut Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Hi there just stumbled across an odd looking cab, it's a 3x15", and the owner claims it's good for guitar [b]or[/b] bass, which I thought can't be the case. There are no hints on the cab (brand, etc.), so anybody got an idea? Bass or guitar? It's a very, very old cab, that's for sure. [attachment=141686:3x15-cab.jpg] Thanks for any input. [i]Edit[/i]: Opening it up an having a look at the speakers would surely help, but that's not possible right now. I just got the pic, not the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dincz Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 First impression - based on the size of the voice coils, the power rating is likely to be too low for serious use as a bass cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fitzmaurice Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='fuzzonaut' timestamp='1376680302' post='2178056'] just stumbled across an odd looking cab, it's a 3x15", and the owner claims it's good for guitar [b]or[/b] bass, which I thought can't be the case.. [/quote]Judging by the small dust covers those drivers may be generic musical instrument drivers from the late 60s or early 70s, which were used for both guitar and bass. By modern standards they wouldn't work very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Enough speaker there to be ok for bass, in oldschool terms, won't handle much power, doesn't need much power. Work ok for guitar too because drivers are probably guitar drivers for most purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzonaut Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Thanks a lot for the input, old school and low power is ok, it could actually work for me then ... I just never heard of that format: 3x15". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 If my memory serves me well, which it probably doesn't, that could be a Triumph cabinet. http://www.voxac100.org.uk/triumph.htm catalogue pictures half way down the page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1376736209' post='2178498'] If my memory serves me well, which it probably doesn't, that could be a Triumph cabinet. [url="http://www.voxac100.org.uk/triumph.htm"]http://www.voxac100.org.uk/triumph.htm[/url] catalogue pictures half way down the page. [/quote] Good spot Bert, and I particularly like the opening line of the Triumph brochure: [i]"Thermionic is the Triumph word for more-than-valve."[/i] As good a piece of marketing bullshit as I've read all week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I take it you have seen the rather horrible looking tear in the top right speaker cone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzonaut Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1376736209' post='2178498'] If my memory serves me well, which it probably doesn't, that could be a Triumph cabinet. [url="http://www.voxac100.org.uk/triumph.htm"]http://www.voxac100.org.uk/triumph.htm[/url] catalogue pictures half way down the page. [/quote] Thanks for that link, "thermionic" sounds great, haha. And yes, I'm aware of the tear. The cab is on auction and currently my £15 bid is on top ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='fuzzonaut' timestamp='1376743417' post='2178572']...And yes, I'm aware of the tear...[/quote] ...presumably for that authentic 'fuzz', without resorting to pedals. Good call, fuzzonaut; good luck with the bidding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I'm wondering if those are Goodmans drivers? My Audiom 15-Ps have that big thick cork gasket on the front and also the edging looks similar but without the tear! Mine are rated for 50w each so I would expect those to be similar juding by the era.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzonaut Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Thanks again for the inputs. I won't find out though, oh well, there will be others .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzonaut Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 ... for example a pair (!) of Dynacord D 520 ... hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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