Speaker Recone Kits EV Electro Voice 15 EVM15L DIY Recone Kit 8 Ohm F.01U.110.882. In the 1970s Fane made speakers for Selmer,Watkins (WEM), Simms-Watts, Vox, and Dave Reeves of Sound City and Hiwatt fame, which is likely where Pink Floyd was first introduced to them. Worked? Drivers for household or reinforcement use were advertised in 1959. A labour of love as well as of professionalism and expertise. Gilmour's 1990-91 era 59 Bassman reissue with 10" blue frame Alnico Legend 1028P speakers (Evidence Audio photo), 10" blue frame Alnico Legend 1028P speakers with paper voice coils, made by Eminence for Fender. The Hi-Tone DR-F 75w speakers are another good option for those who find thier Crescendo A speakers to be too bright. Reeves claims they sound very similar to the original Purples, but I have never tried them. Hiwatt (Reeves Custom 50) through Hi-Tone Crescendo A and Celestion G12T-75 speakers with a BKB 911 Tube Driver - Louder Than Words solo, Hiwatt (Reeves Custom 50) through Hi-Tone Crescendo A and Celestion G12T-75 speakers with a Ram's Head Big Muff - Mother solo, Hiwatt (Reeves Custom 50) through Hi-Tone Crescendo A and Celestion G12T-75 speakers with a Ram's Head Big Muff - In Any Tongue solo, Same as above, but with a Green Russian Big Muff - In Any Tongue solo, Same as above, but with a BKB/Chandler Tube Driver - In Any Tongue solo. In general, as long as it is a sturdy, well built cabinet, I don't think it matters which brand it is. They allowed the high frequencies that are normally dampened with paper or cloth caps to be retained and radiated through the cap dome. Models that perfectly balance heritage with innovation, providing the elusive qualities of high performance, exquisite tonality and consistent quality. 16153 Russell St . Note that an amp tech will need to rebias the amp for you when you change tubes, for the best optimal sound. In some ways the 75 sound is the opposite of the Fane Crescendo, which is why they balance so well with them. The HI-TONE Eclipse series cabinets with "HT-C 'A'" speakers from Eminence are an homage to David Gilmour's WEM cabs loaded with Fane Crescendo A speakers. Shown above - WEM Starfinder Super 200 4x12 speaker cabinet catalog ad, and a refurbished Super Starfinder 200 loaded with Fane Crescendo 12A speakers. The Ascension F90 is the speaker of choice for modern rock and metal sounds. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. IMHO these are some of the best, if not the best, Ceramic/British Voiced speakers available today. WEM SPEAKER CABINETS - David Gilmour has used a wide variety of small combo amps (amplifier + speakers in one cabinet) in the recording studio, but his early studio rigs and live rigs usually consisted of amplifier heads powering separate 4x12" speaker cabinets. The Ascension F70, 12-inch, 70 watt, ceramic magnet driver, represents the evolution of a classic tone guitar speaker for players looking for a fresh point of reference. The empty cab weighs about 35kg/77 lbs. Marshall, Fender, Mesa, Hiwatt, Hi-Tone, Reeves, Peavy, Bogner, Orange, et cetera. David Gilmour's WEM 4x12 cabinet loaded with Fane Crescendo 100w speakers and Marshall JCM-800 In 2010 Hiwatt UK briefly sold an unlicensed, China made, WEM branded Starfinder 4x12 cabinet made of particle board with printed cloth. All rights Reserved. However, in April 2016 Phil told Calyton Calloway (of Hi-Tone amplification) that David has Fane 122231 speakers in his SA212, which are very different than the 122326 Crescendos, with much more bass. It's such a beast of a driver even attempts at clones have fallen short. I have Creams in a few cabs and have a pair of 72 Fane 122231 Purple Back speakers as well as a pair of Hi Tone 231 clones. In 1994 David had his Hiwatt preamps switchable, so they could be bypassed and allow the Alembic to become the preamp for his whole live Pink Floyd rig. Closed-back cabinets sound more focused and project the sound in one direction. FANE was established to manufacture commercial loudspeakers for radio and television sets as well as the new 'hi-fi' industry as the new technologies and economy of the post-war era saw a huge expansion in affordable consumer products. Fane's present day headquarters and manufacturing plant in West Yorkshire, England. They have the same cast metal frame as the Scholz Classic/Scholz Sugarcone speakers George Scholz used to sell with his Harry Joyce branded Hiwatt amps and speaker cabs. Hey, maybe the greater the flux density, the more my chances are of going back in time? The Starfinder 200 cabinet size was 30" x 30" x 14 1/2". Fane Crescendo 1970s pair Gilmour Floyd 12A Speakers used Pre-Owned $1,247.72 Buy It Now +$166.36 shipping from United Kingdom 28 watchers Sponsored PAIR FANE 10 30 10 INCH ALNICO SPEAKERS 8 OHMS Refurbished $399.00 Buy It Now +$42.04 shipping 10 watchers Sponsored Matched Pair 2x Vintage 1971 Sound City Fane 122190 40w 15ohm 12" Speakers 1970s The Tonker Lite reminded me more of the Vintage Purple Fane sound. Hey! I doubt he has used the China made version that satrted production around 2002-2003. Ted Weber FC12 100w ceramic speakers with aluminum dust covers are described as having the "Classic British Fane Crescendo tone". Yes and no Out of curiosity I did some digging and came up with this: . Couldn't blame Fane for wanting to get a piece of the nostalgia-fuelled money which leaves many guitarist's hands (including mine!). Flux Density 20,000 gauss - what does that mean? I have seen many examples of Fanes with those brand labels on the exact same cast metal frame as the Crescendo, but they were not Crescendos. They have a great Gilmour sound to them when paired with a Hiwatt amp and blend very well with mid 1990s Celestion G12T-75 speakers. FANE was established to manufacture commercial loudspeakers for radio and television sets as well as the new hi-fi industry as the new technologies and economy of the post-war era saw a huge expansion in affordable consumer products. Best suited for use in 1 x 12" and 2 x 12" low- to mid-powered combo amps, the Ascension N30 is an optimal . Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Cabinets typically come wired for 8ohm or 16ohm impedances. I have also seen one catalog listing them as "Crescendo 100A", and a few with "100 'A' "on the spoke labels. The Starfinder is made in the U.K. using Kurt Mueller cones and the magnets are charged on a magnetizer used by the original Fane speaker company. Reviews on Crescendo in 1408 W Whittier Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640 - Crescendo Senior Living of Placentia, Crescendo Performing Arts Academy, Crescendo pilates, Crescendo Home Theater, Crescendo Fashion, Yang's Kitchen, Crescendo, Love is Cinema, Cali Roots Designs, SONGSTRUCK Weddings & Events showan above - 59 Fender Bassman reissue from 1990 with blue frame alnico speakers made by Eminence. All rights Reserved. The stock Marshall cabinets were sold with several different speakers types at different times: G12/75, G12-80, G12M-70, G12-100, G12H-100, G12-65 (1978-1983), G12T-75 (1984 - 1990). Shown above - 100w Starfinder with aluminum dust cap from Rawson Sparfield, made in the United kingdom. WOT'S, UH THE DEAL WITH ALL THE DIFFERENT TWIN REVERBS? The unit used a high frequency electrical discharge to produce sound waves by ionising the air in a small quartz tube coupled to a flared horn. Players worldwide pay continued homage to those classic sounds. In 2008 the FANE product line was officially re-launched under the ownership of the Barnes family with headquarters still located only ten miles from the original FANE factory in Batley, West Yorkshire. Guitar stuff, gear stuff, soundclips, videos, Gilmour/Pink Floyd stuff, photos and other goodies. He often used them in conjunction with Hiwatt SA212 combo amps with Fane Crescendo speakers, for a blend of the Fender and Hiwatt sound. Note the 122326 ID codes. Hey! It is perfect with mid-scooped pedals like the Big Muff and B.K. Rawson Sparfield, Starfinder and the Speaker Cloth design are all Registered Trademarks, The all new "Starfinder" DG12A cast aluminium basket 100w 12 inch guitar speaker featuring extra high power anisotropic, ferrite magnet, 2 inch voice coil and 20,000 gauss is painstakingly reproduced to the same specification as its predecessor, the "CRESCENDO"12A that was instrumental in producing that unique early Floyd sound, This driver has been thoroughly researched in every detail possible and every component recreated to exacting standards, they, are even magnetised on the machine that the original Fane company used back in the 60s and 70s. Specification Bass Resonance 70 hz Frequency Response 30hz to 16,000hz 2 inch voice coil 100 watts rms 20,000 gauss Motherfuzzer As Celestions are widely available - is there one closest to the vintage Fanes that David Gilmour used ? Fanes are Very expensive to manufacture as the Frames also have Titanium in them for strength and lightness. See more. WEM sold these with many different brands of speaker inside, including Fane, Celestion, and Goodman. If you want the Delicate Sound of Thunder / Pulse era sound through a Hiwatt, pair the Crescendo A with a Celestion G12T-75 speaker in your cabinet. I use it to pair with brighter speakers like the Hi-Tone Crescendo A, DR-F, or the Weber FC12. You must log in or register to reply here. The launch of Colossus PRIME 18XS saw the arrival of another legendary FANE high power 18-inch drive unit to stand alongside the mighty Colossus 18XB. The Showman was sold with a matching speaker cabinet fitted with JBL D-130F 15" speakers with silver dust caps or optional D-140F 15" bass speakers. Early model Crescendos had cast metal frames with plain spokes, and later "FANE MADE IN ENGLAND" was cast into one spoke. $375.00 Local Pickup or Best Offer 15 watching Pair Infinity Crescendo CS 3007 Speakers Serviced playing great all original $799.00 Local Pickup 12 watching 4x12" cabs are overkill for home playing and are really only necessary for large venues. I went down to Hi-Watt in Kingston (in 1974) and saw Dave Reeves and bought two 100 watt heads which are still in Dave's rack today. Suitable for reproducing both American and British type sounds, its perfect for players seeking vintage rock tones in abundance. So a 16ohm amplifier should be matched with a 16ohm cab running 16ohm speakers. for putting this video together. Shamara Fane Student at Barstow Community College Whittier, California, United States Without seeing the model number or specs it can be very difficult to identify which is which because Crescendos were not always branded with a Crescendo label. A photo from the Evidence Audio website of David Gilmour's 59 Bassman being serviced with new speaker wire confirmed the original blue frame alnicos are still in his. In the USA? I have also seen several counterfeit Crescendos. Arthur Barnes (Centre) with David Biggs and Dennis Newbold. Shown above - Fane Crescendo speaker catalog pages and ad listings from the early 1970s. Two common types of 12" Crescendos were made in the 1970s - type 'A' general purpose speakers, with aluminum dust caps, and type 'B' or 'B/L' for bass and organs, with plastic treated linen dust caps. It was still fitted with Jensen P10R speakers. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. It also sounds incredibly good with a Big Muff, although there are no known recordings of David using one with a Bassman. Tony474 thanks for keeping it basic! The cast metal speaker frames had four spokes with a notch hole cut out of the bottom of each spoke around the mounting screw holes. Call / Email. Many people replaced these (including Gilmour) with a real 5AR4/CV1377 rectifier tube. Hi-Tone Amplification sells a 150w Fane Crescendo replica called the Crescendo 'A', made by Eminence. A complete product overhaul was conducted to ensure the renowned FANE qualities of incredible performance without compromise are firmly adhered to, the result being a comprehensive range of components from 5-inch through to 18-inch loudspeakers. You must log in or register to reply here. World-renowned brands of the time such as Carlsbro, Hiwatt, Laney, Orange, Sound City and Vox were just a few of those FANE customers. Each performance was recorded on a Boss RC-3 looper and played back through my rig with identical effects and settings, so each performance is identical. Fane Crescendo speakers were made by the legendary British loudspeaker company Fane in the late 1960s, and throughout the 1970s and '80s. Visit the Cemetery . 250.17. However, the stock C12s in the TRRI sound really good (at least when I bought mine around 2006 they did) once they were completely broken in. The massive magnet and ribbed foil tape make them easy to identify. I bet they're expensive. I thought they were mainly for PA type applications, though Sound City used them in their amps iirc. Fair condition gear should function but will show noticeable cosmetic damage or other issues. Gilmour recording at Abbey Road in 1975 using a 1972 Fender Dual Showman Reverb amp with matching Fender 2x15 cabinet with JBL speakers. Established in England, 1958. The type of Celestions David used have not always been clearly identified. A 1x12" cab or 2x12" (two 12" speakers) is suitable for most home or small venue players. -David Gilmour, Guitar Player, Nov 1984. While its stunningly simple 'old school' visual statement will elicit an instant smile, you will find yourself unprepared for the sonic impact about to be experienced. With direct business-owner to business-owner communications and commitment to world class standards and professional excellence we welcome working with business partners around the world to forge a strong and successful future together. The microphone was placed on each speaker to get something that sounded like what I hear in the studio. Copyright Kit Rae. Brand New Fane Crescendo 12A 12 Aftermarket Recone Kit. Shown above - One of my Fane Crescendo 100w 12 A speakers from 1976 or 1977 with 122326 ID code. This driver has been thoroughly researched in every detail possible and every component recreated to exacting standards, they are even magnetised on the machine that the original Fane company used back in the 60s and 70s. Open back cabs spread the sound more in all directions and can sound looser. 2018 underlines our continued commitment to product development and innovation with the launch of FANE Imperium a formidable addition to our professional range of products to stand alongside the Colossus Series, delivering outstanding efficiency to provide a definitive performance advantage and another legendary FANE product for the future. Not exactly the Crescendo sound, but in the same family. Eminence The Governor Redcoat Series 12 inch 75-watt Replacement Guitar Speaker - 8 Ohm. The Showman was basically the head version of the Fender Twin Reverb, for use with and external speaker cabinet. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Shown above - There were various other versions of Crescendo speakers with different specs, differing 4 and 8 spoke cast metal, Reeves original 75w Vintage Purple speaker made by Eminence, , based on Fane purple backed speakers from the 1970s. This is a comparison of one of my original Fane Crescendo speakers to the Rawson Sparfield Starfinder and Hi-Tone Crescendo A speakers. The later 59 Bassman LTDs from 2000 onward changed to Jensen P10R speakers with kapton voice coils, which sounded similar, and could handle high volume much better. Reeves Vintage Purple speaker with a Green Russian Big Muff - In Any Tongue solo, Reeves Vintage Purple speaker with a BKB 911 Tube Driver - Louder than Words solo, G12T-75 speakers with vent hole on back made by Celestion in England in the 1980s (left) and the version without the vent hole from the 1990s (middle and right). I don't think one is any better than the other, it's just a matter of personal taste. David's WEM speaker cabinets are typically loaded with Fane Crescendo 100w 12" speakers. We are committed to offering products of the highest standard, competitive pricing and support services needed to meet the changing demands of the pro audio market place. 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