4x Jensen P10S?

Phil_S

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Aug 20, 2009, 7:23:49 PM8/20/09

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Any thoughts on this speaker in a 4x10 for guitar? Might have an
opportunity. Might not. It doesn't hurt to be prepared.

Anyone know how many watts the S is rated for? 8-10W would be my guess. A
40W cabinet would be nice. I'll figure out what to do with it after I build
it. Another project I don't need, but I'll have fun doing it anyway, if it
materializes. The idea is to build it from 0.5" birch ply so it won't weigh
so much.

Damn, Angela used to have a picture of a chart from an old catalog, but that
must have got the ax when he redid the website. Anyone seen his website
lately? I hardly recognized the place.

Thanks.

Phil_S

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Aug 20, 2009, 10:08:00 PM8/20/09

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...and approximately, what would typical dimensions be for a 4x10?
Thanks.
Phil

Chuck

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Aug 20, 2009, 10:24:38 PM8/20/09

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Phil - the "S"(for Standard) series is definitely low wattage - they
were on the lowest quality/build rung, beneath the Professional and
Concert series speakers. Lots of people avoid them because of this. I
think they sound great - particularly if they are the alnico Ps. At
some point they switched them to ceramic but kept the P prefix. I
don't know anything about those.I think your in the right ballpark
with your watt estimate. I don't know of a chart anywhere that gives
the exact numbers - although someone here might. My personal take on
the dimensions would be to go for a 28" square, or mount them
diagonally a go for a rectangle of the same area.My two pfennigs...
Chuck

Phil_S

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Aug 21, 2009, 10:31:49 AM8/21/09

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"Chuck" <cclaw...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Thanks very much, Chuck. Only if cheap seems to be the watchword on these.
Phil

Chuck

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Aug 21, 2009, 12:40:03 PM8/21/09

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On Aug 21, 8:31 am, "Phil_S" <psymondsnos...@comcast.net> wrote:
> "Chuck" <cclawso...@gmail.com> wrote in message

I'd be willing to pay $20 or so per piece, if I was building. You
won't be disappointed with the sound. Are yours the alnicos?

KingofTone

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Aug 21, 2009, 2:45:04 PM8/21/09

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There is an old Jensen chart here:

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/amp-central-station/126383-jensen-p15r-fender-pro-tweed.html#post1451649

It lists P10S in the Concert Series but at only 9 watts each. I'd
think a 4 x 10 cab would be a great project for them. Let us know how
it comes out.

Sean

Phil_S

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Aug 21, 2009, 4:04:07 PM8/21/09

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"KingofTone" <kingo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Looks like this one isn't going to happen. Speakers will cost more than
they are worth. Maybe another time/place. Thanks for the advice.
Phil

Mike

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Aug 22, 2009, 7:10:02 PM8/22/09

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"Phil_S" <psymond...@comcast.net> wrote in message
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Someone on our version of Ebay is selling 4 Jensen Model P10R alnicos and
states these stats:

10 inch diameter, 25 Watt r.m.s, 8 ohms impedance, alnico magnet, Italian
made.

Mike NZ

Chuck

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Aug 22, 2009, 7:28:30 PM8/22/09

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On Aug 22, 5:10 pm, "Mike" <a...@b.com> wrote:
> "Phil_S" <psymondsnos...@comcast.net> wrote in message

Well, they started making them in Italy when? Early 80s? It sounds
like a third generation under that name. Of course, the seller 'could'
have the wattage wrong. The early ones - generally mid-50s to mid 60s
were often used in organs, and the amps in those tend to be in the
10-20 watt range, but not exclusively, of course. I'd still feel
pretty good about Phil's guess with these.
Chuck

Phil_S

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Aug 22, 2009, 9:58:52 PM8/22/09

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"Mike" <a...@b.com> wrote in message news:4a907b9e$1...@news.orcon.net.nz...

Thanks, but I'll pass on the Italian ones. It was good of you to mention
it.
Phil

jh

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Aug 23, 2009, 3:58:20 AM8/23/09

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Phil_S schrieb:

...although IMHO the italian P10R is pretty nice.

Jochen