Info and rating for this Fane thanks

[thefatcyclist]

Hi,
I am new to this really informative site.
I have obtained a Fane in reasonable condition, which I am hoping to pair to build a 2x12, but I do not know anything about it as I haven't seen one similar.
I appears to be pressed steel, the date code is 45/73 and cone code is 1021/11. It is rated 16 ohms and model number is 122485.
The dust cap has a mini cone surrounding it. Can any one help with model and wattage.
Thanks

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[Dr.HI-TONE]

That most likely came from a Selmer PA speaker. Definitely not HIWATT related.

That type of cone is a "Whizzer cone". Whizzer cones were used in PA speakers and don't handle distorted guitar sounds.

I can guess with a fairly high percentage of confidence that it is between 40-50 watts.

[thefatcyclist]

Thanks,
Just as well I didn't pay very much for it then. I'll build it into a 1x12 and see what it sounds like with my keyboards or acoustic guitar then... and keep looking for a pair of speakers.
What if I reconed it without the whizzer cone?

[Dr.HI-TONE]

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you could do it and let us all know how it turns out!

[OldSchoolDave]

I'll build it into a 1x12 and see what it sounds like with my keyboards or acoustic guitar then...

Try that first, as that's the original purpose for that speaker.

I have heard of folks cutting off the whizzer portion (carefully, with an Xacto knife), but I'd bet the end result is still a compromise. Still, that'd be something to try before sending it off for reconing. Other than having the whizzer, I don't know how the 011 cone varied from the 015 or 003.

Dave

[thefatcyclist]

Thanks for the replies guys. I've done some reading on whizzers now and noticed the knife trick. I also notice that some people actually like the guitar sound from whizzers, but like you guys most say "horrible" at best. I will update.
Incidentally am I the only person that noticed the Hiwatt 122422 that was on Ebay and then pulled by the seller at the last minute a few days ago. I presume because they suddenly realised what they had up for sale and the bidding was very low, or sold elsewhaere. Seller said he had 3 of them. I have emailed him but as yet no reply. Seems to be a "general dealer" across many areas not a guitar player.

[Dr.HI-TONE]

I was the high bidder on the 122142 on ebay. The sellers can't see the maximum bid, only the current bid. I had bid it to win it. I will be very surprised if he sold it for more than I had bid.

By the way, Welcome to the Vintage HIWATT forum!

[thefatcyclist]

Sorry 122142 Hiwatt, finger slip

[OldSchoolDave]

Incidentally am I the only person that noticed the Hiwatt 122422 that was on Ebay and then pulled by the seller at the last minute a few days ago.

I missed it. Was that ebay.uk?

Dave

[Dr.HI-TONE]

yes, ebay.uk

[OldSchoolDave]

yes, ebay.uk

Ah, that explains it. Some of us are braver than others when it comes to transcontinental shipping (and you know who you are ).

Dave