Off reservation, Duke Lejeune 4 x 10 build.
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Off reservation, Duke Lejeune 4 x 10 build.
I decided to get a bass rig.
I’ve had 4 x BP102 8’s for ages, gathering dust. I had thought to use them in a pair of dual loaded 28” T39’s, but changed my mind.
Went searching, found a cab that recommends BP’s as suitable drivers.
I got the download, a scetchup file from Leland, and that’s what you build from.
A big thanks to Bill, what I’ve learnt from building his designs was invaluable in this build!
I decided to add HF with a piezo. It might have been a mistake ( very in your face ), so if I can find the same size horn with a screw thread, I might change to a compression driver I have sitting around.
I don’t have enough grill material left, I’ve got a sheet on order, though that may take a while to turn up.
The WT400 David Eden head is a cracker, I got it for a pretty reasonable price. Valve ( pre amp ) looks to be in good order, will get some spares though.
All in all, enjoyable, quick, and with the angled baffles to reduce comb filtering, sounds not to bad to this drummers ears...
I’ve had 4 x BP102 8’s for ages, gathering dust. I had thought to use them in a pair of dual loaded 28” T39’s, but changed my mind.
Went searching, found a cab that recommends BP’s as suitable drivers.
I got the download, a scetchup file from Leland, and that’s what you build from.
A big thanks to Bill, what I’ve learnt from building his designs was invaluable in this build!
I decided to add HF with a piezo. It might have been a mistake ( very in your face ), so if I can find the same size horn with a screw thread, I might change to a compression driver I have sitting around.
I don’t have enough grill material left, I’ve got a sheet on order, though that may take a while to turn up.
The WT400 David Eden head is a cracker, I got it for a pretty reasonable price. Valve ( pre amp ) looks to be in good order, will get some spares though.
All in all, enjoyable, quick, and with the angled baffles to reduce comb filtering, sounds not to bad to this drummers ears...
Last edited by Grant Bunter on Sun May 22, 2022 9:28 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
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Re: Off reservation, Duke Lejune 4 x 10 build.
The only issue with that configuration for bass is that it results in less internal volume, which reduces low end sensitivity. That's not a problem with guitar cabs, as they don't need low end sensitivity.
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Re: Off reservation, Duke Lejeune 4 x 10 build.
Great point. Does porting change that?Bill Fitzmaurice wrote: ↑Sun May 22, 2022 8:59 pm The only issue with that configuration for bass is that it results in less internal volume, which reduces low end sensitivity. That's not a problem with guitar cabs, as they don't need low end sensitivity.
It is ported, 5 of them on the back.
Here's the expected response from the ported cab:
8 ohm BP102: +3.8 dB @ 82 Hz and -0.2 dB @ 62 Hz (upper bass +3.8 dB @ 100 Hz)
The sealed cab specs are certainly lower...
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
Re: Off reservation, Duke Lejeune 4 x 10 build.
I have a few heads, the WT-400 is my go-to. I use it almost all the time.
One of the finest bass amps ever made, IMO.
The tube is there partially for marketing. From memory, the two triodes of the tube are put in parallell and used to warm up the sound a bit, not as a gain stage. So really a solid state amp.
But it sounds fantastic. The preamp is voiced perfectly, and the EQ controls are magnificent. I even like the 80's style switchable compression.
Top Tips - Start with all the tone controls at 12:00 and make small adjustments. Ignore the Enhance control. If you like that scooped smiley face EQ curve, dial it in with the EQ. Either that or get out of your bedroom and embrace the joy of mids in a live environment <smiley face icon>.
I played it through 4x10s, 2X10s and 1x10s throughout the 80's until now. So a good pairing, if it sounds right to you and the efficiency is adequate.
I find it's a lot louder at 4 Ohms.
One of the finest bass amps ever made, IMO.
The tube is there partially for marketing. From memory, the two triodes of the tube are put in parallell and used to warm up the sound a bit, not as a gain stage. So really a solid state amp.
But it sounds fantastic. The preamp is voiced perfectly, and the EQ controls are magnificent. I even like the 80's style switchable compression.
Top Tips - Start with all the tone controls at 12:00 and make small adjustments. Ignore the Enhance control. If you like that scooped smiley face EQ curve, dial it in with the EQ. Either that or get out of your bedroom and embrace the joy of mids in a live environment <smiley face icon>.
I played it through 4x10s, 2X10s and 1x10s throughout the 80's until now. So a good pairing, if it sounds right to you and the efficiency is adequate.
I find it's a lot louder at 4 Ohms.
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Re: Off reservation, Duke Lejeune 4 x 10 build.
Porting doesn't allow the internal volume to be smaller. The ideal volume for the BP102 in a ported box is 4.2 cu ft net, per driver, although 1.5 cu ft per driver can work reasonably well, albeit a bit boomy.
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Re: Off reservation, Duke Lejeune 4 x 10 build.
Thanks, we'll see how it goes.Bill Fitzmaurice wrote: ↑Mon May 23, 2022 11:12 am Porting doesn't allow the internal volume to be smaller. The ideal volume for the BP102 in a ported box is 4.2 cu ft net, per driver, although 1.5 cu ft per driver can work reasonably well, albeit a bit boomy.
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
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Re: Off reservation, Duke Lejeune 4 x 10 build.
Taking on board what Bill said in this thread earlier;
I decided to revise this build some.
I added 7" in depth to the cab.
That takes the cab to an internal volume of roughly 7.5 cubic feet, or 1.8 to 1.9 cubic feet/driver.
Adding 7 inches added 2.7 cubic feet, so as it was it was not even 1.5 cubic feet/driver.
It's not ideal, it's a compromise based on ply on hand, portability, weight, overall size etc.
I always find it nerve wracking enough to mod cabs, but it was already top and front heavy, so I didn't think I could go up in height as well.
I'm hoping the casters will still let the cab go up my truck ramp!
I also changed the piezo to a compression driver with a 2K filter.
I thought it was to much to move the handles and new/more bracing prevented that anyway.
Adding the depth added some stability to the cab in terms of the front/top heavy aspect.
Bass players playing the pre modded cab said it was fine (but not brilliant or crap), so we'll see.
Chopped and adding in 7 inches: And finished, with grille: ^Excuse the finger, it was very sunny and I was struggling to see the phone screen.
Thanks for looking...
I decided to revise this build some.
I added 7" in depth to the cab.
That takes the cab to an internal volume of roughly 7.5 cubic feet, or 1.8 to 1.9 cubic feet/driver.
Adding 7 inches added 2.7 cubic feet, so as it was it was not even 1.5 cubic feet/driver.
It's not ideal, it's a compromise based on ply on hand, portability, weight, overall size etc.
I always find it nerve wracking enough to mod cabs, but it was already top and front heavy, so I didn't think I could go up in height as well.
I'm hoping the casters will still let the cab go up my truck ramp!
I also changed the piezo to a compression driver with a 2K filter.
I thought it was to much to move the handles and new/more bracing prevented that anyway.
Adding the depth added some stability to the cab in terms of the front/top heavy aspect.
Bass players playing the pre modded cab said it was fine (but not brilliant or crap), so we'll see.
Chopped and adding in 7 inches: And finished, with grille: ^Excuse the finger, it was very sunny and I was struggling to see the phone screen.
Thanks for looking...
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
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Re: Off reservation, Duke Lejeune 4 x 10 build.
Nice job fitting it in there!
6 - T39 3012LF
4 - OT12 2512
1 - T24
1 - SLA Pro
2 - XF210
"A system with a few knobs set up by someone who knows what they are doing is always better than one with a lot of knobs set up by someone who doesn't."
Re: Off reservation, Duke Lejeune 4 x 10 build.
Ahhh, that's cool Grant. Nice and clean mod. Well done. Noticeable change in sound?
Build in process - 2 WH6, one Alpha 6a loaded, one PRV Audio 6MB250-NDY loaded
Two 2x6 shorty SLA Pro's
One T39, 16", 3012LF loaded
Tall AutoTuba, 20" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
TruckTuba, 8½" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
Two 2x6 shorty SLA Pro's
One T39, 16", 3012LF loaded
Tall AutoTuba, 20" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
TruckTuba, 8½" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
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Re: Off reservation, Duke Lejeune 4 x 10 build.
Cheers Bruce. Good to see you're out and about too!
Thanks Seth.
Change in sound? No idea, paint's still drying
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
Re: Off reservation, Duke Lejeune 4 x 10 build.
2 DR250s, 2 27" Lab15 T-60s, 2 30" Neo Titan 39s, 1 Autotuba...and looking for more!