From bruce@ashbysolutions.com Thu Aug 21 16:53:32 2008
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+1 on the Eminence 15. It's probably the only brand-new 16-ohm option under $250 these days. The other route is the JBL 2226J, which will more than do -- it has a 600W rating -- but costs a bit more.

Regards,

-BW
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Bruce Wahler
AshbySolutions.com™
978.386.7389 voice/fax
bruce@ashbysolutions.com

At 07:04 PM 8/21/2008, you wrote:
>Hi Rob,
>
>I have had good luck with the Eminence 16 ohm speaker. I think it's
>rated at 300W so it will likely outlast the other components. As far as
>changing the speaker, you need to try to keep some tension on the belt
>so it doesn't slip off the drum pulley, but as soon as you remove the
>original speaker you'll see what I mean. It's an easy thing to do.
>
>Ken
>
>Rob Jackson wrote:
>>
>> Hi guys, I would appreciate any advice regarding an appropriate
>> replacement 15" woofer for a vintage 147. The original top-end driver
>> was replaced with a BT phenolic driver which I like, so I would
>> appreciate any input as far as an appropriate woofer that keeps the
>> classic sound--is the Jensen 16-ohm a good replacement? ?? I dont play
>> wide-open a lot, mainly R&B and heartland rock stuff in my studio, so I
>> dont need some ultra-heavy duty speaker. I would like it to be similar
>> to the original, which is what is in there now, it is showing signs of
>> fatigue, which means it is probably getting ready to blow. Also, is
>> there any particular trick or anything I need to know to take out the
>> original, and put in the new one?? I'm not the most technically adept
>> dude, so I can have a local Hammond guy do it but if its pretty simple,
>> I can probably do it--if theres something weird that can happen, please
>> alert me!! Thanks for your help--this Group has been really helpful to
>> me in the past, I'm just a dumb guitar player. Thanks, Rob J.
>>
>> P.S. REST IN PEACE,ISAAC HAYES
>>

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