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Jack 12 Speaker Choice

Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:07 pm
by jallenbass
I plan to build a Jack 12 for electric bass. For those who have already built this or 212 what speaker did you install? Choose one in the poll above.

Re: Jack 12 Speaker Choice

Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 5:19 am
by Grant Bunter
Hello and welcome to the forum :)

Please note the intended purpose of the cab, bass, full range PA etc.
While I'm tempted to respond to the "bass" part of your user name, that would be an assumption...

Re: Jack 12 Speaker Choice

Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 6:29 am
by Signalsdrone
I have 2 Jack 12's with the 3012HO and they rock!

Re: Jack 12 Speaker Choice

Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 8:07 am
by Bill Fitzmaurice
The reasons for choosing a specific driver are clearly stated in the plans. What someone else decided to use doesn't matter. What your particular needs are do.

Re: Jack 12 Speaker Choice

Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:41 am
by jallenbass
Yes, this would be a bass cabinet. Added to the original post.

Re: Jack 12 Speaker Choice

Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:39 am
by Bruce Weldy
jallenbass wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:41 am Yes, this would be a bass cabinet. Added to the original post.
How much power will you be putting in it? If it's a smaller amp, you might go with a 2512 to save a little money. If you are going to hit it hard or want to go really low, then go with the 3012HO.

You are going to put a lot of time and effort into building a great cab, don't skimp on the driver.

Re: Jack 12 Speaker Choice

Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:37 pm
by jallenbass
Bruce Weldy wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:39 am
jallenbass wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:41 am Yes, this would be a bass cabinet. Added to the original post.
How much power will you be putting in it? If it's a smaller amp, you might go with a 2512 to save a little money. If you are going to hit it hard or want to go really low, then go with the 3012HO.

You are going to put a lot of time and effort into building a great cab, don't skimp on the driver.
The amp is my wonderful sounding Ampeg PF-50T. The 2512 is what I'm currently leaning toward.

Re: Jack 12 Speaker Choice

Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:55 pm
by Bill Fitzmaurice
With only 50 watts there's no advantage to using either high power rated or long xmax drivers.

Re: Jack 12 Speaker Choice

Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:28 pm
by jallenbass
Bill Fitzmaurice wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:55 pm With only 50 watts there's no advantage to using either high power rated or long xmax drivers.
That's what I was thinking.