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MesaMan50MemberQuote:Hi all.
I just picked up a 70s 10″ speaker Freedom with what im pretty sure is a blown speaker.
The speaker has no markings, could anyone here tell me what the original speakers were, or a modern equivalent to replace?
Thanks !Hey Casey,
Refer to this earlier post on here.
https://www.ehx.com/forums/viewthread/181/#2620I do not know what my speaker is either as it has no markings. The dust cap is chromed plastic so it looks trendy for that era, but you will not likely find a new one like that today. You are probably looking for function in a modern replacement. If it were me, I would really like the sound of a Celestion Greenback, as the tone of mine is reminiscent of a Greenback in distress. However considering the reputed wattage of the Amp, it might just blow that speaker past distress and into retirement, they’re rated 30 watts.
You might look at these 2 higher watt options.
http://celestion.com/product/30/g10_vintage/
http://celestion.com/product/32/g10n40/
I would love to know the outcome of a modern speaker in a Freedom Biter!! LOL
MesaMan50MemberI am very excited to find this forum, and happy to learn more about these mini terrors – the Freedom Amps!
I have a black Freedom amp that I think is Modded. By my estimation it is close to stock, but there may have been mods on the power supply circuitry. When playing it you notice, it has the usual crackles and pops when adjusting volume. The circuit board has been slightly reinforced, and a few caps have been replaced.
It came to me many years ago purchased from Steve “Bondo” Bond, an ex-roadie of SRV. (Both are passed away), so the story goes cold, but Bondo said it was one of SRV’s amps. Now I know everyone is immediately skeptical, as I am too, considering that SRV exclusively played “Loud” Tube Anps onstage. I suppose this lil warrior might have held court backstage for finger warm-ups by the master string bender, but I have no true proof. Will post pics later if anyone wants to see it. -
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