Weber FC12 speaker with a Green Russian Big Muff - In Any Tongue solo, Weber FC12 speaker with a BKB 911 Tube Driver - Louder than Words solo, Shown above - Hi-Tone 75w DR-F speaker made by Eminence, based on a Fane purple backed speaker from the 1970s. You can also upgrade the four stock 6L6 Groove Tubes (that's what was in mine, new) for a good set of NOS tubes or JJ Electronics tubes, and swap preamp tubes for NOS or JJ's (2-5 tubes depending on which input you use most and if you use the reverb or vib/trem). Shown above - Fane Crescendo 100w 12 A speakers from the early and mid 1970s with 122326 ID codes and various spoke label colors. 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 original Crescendos were 12" 100w, 15" 100w, and 18" 150w models, all available in both 8 ohm and 15-16ohm. It was removed for the LTD version. Hi-Tone Amplification sells a 150w Fane Crescendo replica called the Crescendo 'A', made by Eminence. Production made after 2002-2003 in China do not have the ink stamp, they have a white rectangular label on the side of the magnet. 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. Fane has a strong heritage and history in sound engineering excellence. 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. There are many cabinet sizes with various speaker sizes and configurations. he also has a Fane Crescendo clone too. David used a 1972-74 era Fender Dual Showman Reverb head with a matching Fender 2x15 inch speaker cabinet in the 1976 recording sessions for Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here album, along with his Hiwatt/WEM cab, and a Leslie 760 rotary speaker cab. It was during this period of growth and development that iconic loudspeaker ranges such as the Classic Series and Crescendo first appeared. I have both and prefer the sound of the blue frame Alnicos. Arthur left the company he had dedicated himself to and the tenure of the Barnes family association with FANE was temporarily ended. 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. AVAILABILITY : IN STOCK 129.27 RRP Inc. VAT The ceramic magnet, 12-inch, 90 watt, Ascension F90 is the speaker of choice for modern rock and metal sounds. Each speaker was mounted in the same isolated 1x12 speaker cab and recorded with a Sure SM57. The 122326 ink stamped identification code was usually stamped right above the label on the spoke. They are also available with Alnico magnets. The Showman was basically the head version of the Fender Twin Reverb, for use with and external speaker cabinet. Butler Tube Driver or Proco Rat. Fair condition gear should function but will show noticeable cosmetic damage or other issues. FANE became the first manufacturer to produce a speaker capable of handling 100 W and generate sound pressure levels in excess of 100 dB. Two common types of 12" Crescendos were made in the 1970s - type 'A' all-purpose speakers, with aluminum dust caps, and type 'B' and 'L', with plastic treated linen surrounds, which were sold in pairs and intended for bass guitar and organs. Hmmmmm..a 212 with a Cream and a Starfinder in Hiya - I'm going to ask a silly question, but it looks like you have heard both (I mean a Fane or Fane-alike, and the Cream )? The flux density and flux capacitor plus going 60 miles per hour makes time travel possible. On the other hand, I like my small open backed Fender combos when playing clean and overdrive because they sound better filling the room. 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. Guitar stuff, gear stuff, soundclips, videos, Gilmour/Pink Floyd stuff, photos and other goodies. Infinity Crescendo CS 3006 Vintage Audiophile Speakers Excellent Tested Working $599.00 $120.00 shipping or Best Offer 2 each Infinity Crescendo CS 3007 Speakers. During this period production grew to exceed 50,000 units per week. Note the extra "ground" switch on the left, which was actually a dummy switch to mimic the look of the original Bassman. 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. Also note the notches around the mounting screw holes that cut through the frame spokes. During the early years of FANEs existence and rapid growth, the company supplied small round and elliptical speakers to manufacturers during the boom period of radio and television set production in the UK. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. It is the perfect amp to use clean, with a B.K. for putting this video together. Hey, maybe the greater the flux density, the more my chances are of going back in time? Thanks folks. The Ascension F25 is a low wattage, 25 watt, ceramic magnet, guitar speaker with an emphasis on crunch and mid-range presence. Another option is the less expensive 1028K version that is readily available. BLENDING CRESCENDOS WITH CELESTIONS - David nearly always runs at least two amplifiers at once in his live rigs, each going to its own speaker cabinet with its own type of speakers. 12-inch, 90 Watt, Alnico, Guitar Loudspeaker. Fender silverface Twin Reverb amp, and Dual Showman Reverb amp. speakers, and Crescendo 15B and 18B PA speakers, all of which have completely different specs and sound than the 12A. David Gilmour est surtout connu pour son jeu de guitare. Privat . The Ascension F30 is a 30 watt, ceramic magnet, guitar speaker. It is also sometimes difficult to identify real Crescendos. Brand New Fane Crescendo 12A 12 Aftermarket Recone Kit. Free Shipping. showan above - 59 Fender Bassman reissue from 1990 with blue frame alnico speakers made by Eminence. Fane Crescendo 100 watt '70s -Type A-Speakers (pair) Michael Landau Owned and Played. There are many versions of the classic Fender Bassman amp combo, but the model that David is most known for using is the reissue from 1990 called the 59 Bassman. Almost all of the leading manufacturers of this time would come to load FANE components into their products during this and the following decades. And I love to buy speakers, and have been collecting since 1972. After '69 the silverface amps became slightly more bassy, with slightly less head room (less clean) when you turn them up, but still good amps for Gilmour. I wonder if people will like the non-aged Crescendo the same? Compare these to the original Fane Crescendo sound clips at the beginning of this section. In a 1979 interview conducted by David Rosen, Gilmour was asked what speakers were in his in the WEM cabs and David replied "I'm not too sure actually. TYPES OF SPEAKER CABINETS - There are many good brands of speaker cabinets - Marshall, Fender, Mesa, Hiwatt, Hi-Tone, Reeves, Peavy, Bogner, Orange, et cetera. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Reeves claims they sound very similar to the original Purples, but I have never tried them. There was a 200w and 400w bass woofer version with a 4" voice coil called a Crescendo Colossus. 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. David used a silverface Twin Reverb in the Dark Side of the Moon recording sessions, and a Dual Showman Reverb (a Twin Reverb in head form) for the Wish You Were Here Sessions. 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. If all of your buying and selling of guitars has taught you one thing, what is it? The black Tolex covered frame had triangle-shaped braced corners and was center cross braced with a 1" steel rod. "One of the first jobs I did in the band was to go out and buy him (Gilmour) some new Hiwatt amplifiers. Cluster One - with Fender 59 Bassman LTD - Strat with EMG-SA pickups, 5AM - with 59 Bassman LTD - Les Paul with P90 pickups, Purple Rain solo (Gilmour/Tom Jones version) - Proco RAT through 59 Bassman LTD - Strat with EMG SA pickups, Calling - B.K. Drivers for household or reinforcement use were advertised in 1959. Compared to my original Crescendos, the Crescendo A is slightly brighter, with slightly more treble/upper mids, and slightly less low end. FANE continues to dynamically engage with a continually changing global audio industry, evolving to the demands of the present time while being faithful to our original maxims of being at the forefront of audio design and engineering and innovative in our approach to predicting future market trends and requirements. Aluminum caps were popular with many speaker manufactureres in the 1970s. Site developed by Edoru. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. WOT'S, UH THE DEAL WITH ALL THE DIFFERENT TWIN REVERBS? Voice Coil: 2.022 inside diameter, 1.375 form length, .500 windings width, 8 ohms. While not an exact replica, it is the same size and is built like a tank. These are made with a replica of a German-made Kurt Mueller cone, the same type that was used in original 1970s Fane Crescendos. Producing high-quality pro audio loudspeakers. Korea, Republic of I never tried the standard Tonker, but I tried the Tonkerlite, which was supposed to be the closer of the two. Those were used with his Hiwatts, and I presume the third was a spare. David has also used other similar Fender tweed amps in his Medina studio in Hove, such as the Bandmaster and Tremolux. The old tubes and speakers can also be worn out, which will add to the cost. All had aluminum dust caps. RS is run by Jeff Lewis, head of the U.K. amplifiers and speaker cabinet company Matamp, and Chris Hewitt, owner of Ozit Morpheus Records and CH Vintage Audio. Introductions such as NXT flat panel technology did not achieve the desired success and the brand suffered from a lack of focus on the core values upon which it had been so successfully founded and developed between the 1950s and 1980s. Unfortunately no Crescendos. The FANE catalogue of components was carefully reviewed and analysed. 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. Brand New Fane 12 122142 Aftermarket Recone Kit 16 ohm. 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. It is still very close to the original, as you can hear in the sound clips below. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. These are also bright speakers, but are more balanced for a wider variety of music and have less upper mids and more lower mids than the Crescendo A. speaker cab loaded with Celestion speakers from 2001 (left) and 2004 (right). The braided piping on the early Starfinders was gold but changed to silver and red on later production. I also think the low frequencies sound less flabby with closed backs, especially from a Big Muff. Buy Direct from Avatar Speakers. By the late 1970s there were at least 14 different models of Crescendo speakers offered by Fane. One is the Hi-Tone Eclipse 4x12 speaker cabinet. From its inception FANE demonstrated the pioneering spirit that has comprised a core element of its ethos through to the present day. The Fender 65 Twin Reverb reissue (from 1992 onward) is the one I use for Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon/Wish You Were Here album tones. In 1984, 1986, 1994, 2001- 2006, and 2015-2016 David combined his Fane Crescendo speakers with Celestion speakers to make a more balanced sound in his live rigs. They work well with a Hiwatt for Gilmour tones. 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). Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. In 1986 respected English loudspeaker brand McKenzie was acquired as part of the audio group portfolio, another association that continues to the present day. I doubt he has used the China made version that satrted production around 2002-2003. 4x12" cabs are overkill for home playing and are really only necessary for large venues. Shown above - There were various other versions of Crescendo speakers with different specs, differing 4 and 8 spoke cast metal The Fane team in the UK production plant in West Yorkshire, England. from 1994. In 1965 Fane Acoustics developed the IonoFane, a revolutionary plasma tweeter capable of incredible high frequency response utilising patented technologies. The amp was set at very high volume, not bedroom volume. Last update February 2022. Poll: Who Supports Gibson or Refuse to Support a Company that Sues/Thwarts Competition to Keep Peddling Inferior/Sloppy Products at Inflated Prices. David Gilmour's WEM 4x12 cabinet loaded with Fane Crescendo 100w speakers and Marshall JCM-800 The also used and Still Use Glass Formers in the Voice Coils. Fane Crescendo speakers were made by the legendary British loudspeaker company Fane throughout in the 1960s, '70s, and '80s. They are a perfect speaker to blend with the Hiwatt sound, and out of all of David's gear, the Hiwatt/Crescendo combo could be said to define the core foundational tone heard in most Gilmour performances. Whittier Speaker's. 15215 Janine Dr East Whittier, California Call Now. Unfortunately, there was no consumer version of the original 1028P speaker offered by Eminence, but at the time I wrote this, Eminence was still making them exclusively for Fender to sell as replacements on their website, and through the Fender Custom Shop, although somewhat expensive. Around 1995 the reissue was re-named '59 Bassman LTD (supposedly for laquered tweed) and several changes were made. 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