Any comments on the skyrocketing cost of neodymium?

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safebet
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Any comments on the skyrocketing cost of neodymium?

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Hi all. I'm considering the 3012HO for an OT12 build and I'm kinda shocked at the soaring price of neodymium drivers. Really glad I got my 3012LF's for my Tuba builds last year!

A number of Bill's designs favor drivers in the neodymium family so I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on this.

Viewing the link below the trend and outlook does not look good.

:shock: http://www.metal-pages.com/metalprices/neodymium/ :shock:
2 x T30 23" -3012LF v-plate
2 x Econowave Deluxe HO (awesome custom tops using 3012HO and B&C DE250 on QSC horn)
1 x T39 25" -3012LF
1 x Autotuba -Tang Band


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Re: Any comments on the skyrocketing cost of neodymium?

#2 Post by Bruce Weldy »

Check this out...
http://billfitzmaurice.info/forum/viewt ... =7&t=14742

6 - T39 3012LF
4 - OT12 2512
1 - T24
1 - SLA Pro
2 - XF210

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Re: Any comments on the skyrocketing cost of neodymium?

#3 Post by safebet »

Thanks Bruce, I totally missed that.

I always seem to be late to the game... :roll:
2 x T30 23" -3012LF v-plate
2 x Econowave Deluxe HO (awesome custom tops using 3012HO and B&C DE250 on QSC horn)
1 x T39 25" -3012LF
1 x Autotuba -Tang Band


"No Toby, I said a PHILLIPS screwdriver..." (Used Cars, 1980)
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