SE4122 Cabinet for JR

JR · Post by JR » Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:51 am

Acquired SE4122 S/N 8376 today. Has all 4 original Fanes, 122142(17,000G) stamped frames, overall excellent condition. replaced s&p, sounds wonderful.

Post by **OldSchoolDave** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 3:26 am

Nice!

Was that a local find or was it shipped in?

FWIW, the original grill cloth on that one would have been black, but the S&P looks great.

Dave

Hiwatt Bob · Post by **Hiwatt Bob** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 5:10 am

awesome!

that right there is my holy grail. you better enjoy that cab!

JR · Post by JR » Sun Dec 30, 2007 1:38 pm

This cab was located within 100 miles of my home. I gave up a (non big 10 network) televised Wi vs. Texas BB game to get it. Did I mention that the Big Ten Network and Charter cable both suck?

JR · Post by JR » Sun Dec 30, 2007 1:47 pm

I always wondered if these cabs live up to their reputation as sounding great. I had honestly never tried one although a friend had a Marshall bottom with Fanes in it, and I've always had (and always will keep)Marshall bottoms. Anyway, this cab sounds beautiful. It has a nice bottom thump to it. It also has great highs. The Fanes clean up real nice, the breakup is at the right spot, and their character at high volume is very nice.

Dr.HI-TONE · Post by **Dr.HI-TONE** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:34 pm

Very Nice!!!!

You should bring that down in June!

Post by **OldSchoolDave** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 5:57 pm

JR wrote:I always wondered if these cabs live up to their reputation as sounding great.

Wonder no more!

There's just something magic about the HIWATT / Fane combination. Just as there is with Marshall / Celestion.

If you ever get tired of that cab, I know of at least a couple of guys who wouldn't mind driving down I-94 to take it off your hands

.

Crank it up and enjoy!

Dave

JR · Post by JR » Wed Jan 02, 2008 1:45 pm

man, when it rains it pours, one of my old JCM800 bottoms became avaiable and I'm going to get it tonight. I'm sure wifey will be festive.

Post by **OldSchoolDave** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:17 pm

JR wrote: I'm sure wifey will be festive.

Since you're a member of this board, I'll share my secret to gear acquisition with you (shhhhh, this is just between you and me

):

Keep everything in black flight cases. To your better half, they'll probably all look the same. When you uncrate something to enjoy and she asks; "When did you get THAT?", just say; "Oh THIS old thing? I've had that in its case for awhile and just wanted to see if it still worked

".

22+ years of marriage (not quite as many flight cases) and counting...(on both).

Dave

JR · Post by JR » Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:42 am

Actually, it went pretty well, I just wheeled it in. I gotta stop shopping though, too much good gear out there this time of year.

Post by **OldSchoolDave** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:08 am

JR wrote:... too much good gear out there this time of year.

Keep us posted on any deals you want to pass on. MadTown ain't that far away from Minneapolis.

Dave

JR · Post by JR » Tue Jan 08, 2008 2:41 am

I am quite pleased with the Hiwatt bottom. The new/old Marshall straight I got has the G12H65 in it, not tops on the Celestion list. I prefer my Scumback loaded 4x12's to the Celestions, but I must find more Hiwatts with old Fanes in 'em.

Post by **OldSchoolDave** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 2:48 am

JR wrote:... but I must find more Hiwatts with old Fanes in 'em.

I hear ya! I'm keeping my eyes peeled for the same.

BTW, some of the Marshall guys really like those Celestion 65's. I've used a single G12H-80 and like it, but haven't played through the 65's. If you ever want to get rid of them or trade for something (non-Fane, of course

), let me know.

Dave