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Guitar Speaker Tonal Characteristics and Application Guide

Extremely balanced vintage tone with a little country honk and a touch of Lead/Rhythm Guitar, Country, Blues, Bluegrass,
The Copperhead 10" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 10" Moderate Tight Aggressive Warm Moderate Louder Medium Up to 75 watts
*Coloration, Tone, and the appropriateness of a speaker for a specific genre of music are very subjective subjects. Eminence has dedicated countless hours to the tonal evaluation of each speaker in these two series. Additional listening tests were also conducted by Greg Martin, lead guitarist for the Kentucky Headhunters and Steve Wilson of Ambient Sound, both recognized in the music industry as experts on the subject of guitar tone.

classic blues tone. Harmonica and Funk

Very loud, touch sensitive and responsive with nice bell sounding top end American Rock, Blues, and
Ragin Cajun 10" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 10" Aggressive Chunky Moderate Crisp Aggressive Loudest Medium Up to 75 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar
and a little bite. Country

Delta Demon 10" Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 10" Moderate Fat/Round Subdued Dark Subdued Loud Extremely balanced, dark, creamy smooth tone Slow Up to 100 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar Jazz, Delta Blues, and Classical

A clean and full tone, slow to break-up, but crunchy when driven. Lead/Rhythm Guitar,
Lil' Buddy 10" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 10" Aggressive Fat/Round Moderate Warm Subdued Louder Slow Up to 50 watts Jazz, Rock, and Blues
Smoother and less defined than many 10 guitar speakers. Harmonica

Southern Rock, College Rock,

Black Powder 12" Open Back 1, or 2 X 12" Subdued Tight Moderate Crisp Aggressive Louder Raw and bright with tight bass and explosive mids and highs Medium Up to 75 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar
This data is provided to be used as a general guideline to aid in guitar speaker selection, however the suitability of a specific speaker for a specific purpose is a matter of personal taste and can only be determined by you the user. Eminence makes no guarantees regarding the suitability of any speaker in these series for any specific application.

Heavy Metal, and Grunge

Very powerful, thick and chunky tone. Very touch sensitive with good Very American tone suitable for
Swamp Thang 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Aggressive Fat/Round Aggressive Dark Moderate Loudest Slow Up to 150 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar
sustain. Awesome bottom end. Blues, Rock, and Jazz

Nice tight low-end, smooth midrange and top end sparkle. American cousin Classic American Rock tone of
Red White and Blues 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Moderate Tight Moderate Warm Aggressive Louder Medium Up to 120 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar
to The Governor. the 60's and 70's

Good club speaker for American

Screamin Eagle 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Aggressive Tight Moderate Crisp Aggressive Louder Bright and articulate tone with screamin top end and tight bass Medium Up to 75 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar
Blues and Rock

Nice warm, fat tone with a little top end bite and clarity. Very touch sensi- American Rock, Blues, and
Texas Heat 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Aggressive Fat/Chunky Aggressive Crisp Moderate Louder Medium Up to 150 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar
tive with a hint of British flavor. Southern Rock

Very balanced with crisp mids and top end bite. Tight bottom end, very
Lil' Texas 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Aggressive Tight Aggressive Crisp Aggressive Louder Medium Up to 125 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar Classic Rock, Blues, Country
American tonality.

Lead/Rhythm Guitar,
Clean and full, with lots of body and sparkle. Smokey smooth with high-
Cannabis Rex 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Aggressive Fat/Round Moderate Warm Moderate Loudest Slow Up to 50 watts Acoustic Guitar, Country, Jazz, Classical
end definition.
Keyboard

Clean, full vintage tone with fat, warm lows, woody mids and tame, smooth Country, Blues, Jazz, Classical,
Canis Major 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Aggressive Fat/Round Moderate Warm Moderate Loudest Slow Up to 50 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar
highs Rock

Vintage American voiced tone with tight lows and warm, smooth upper mid
Black Mountain 12" Open or Closed Back 1 or 2 X 12" Subdued Tight Moderate Warm Aggressive Louder Fast Up to 30 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar Blues, Classic Rock, Country
emphasis and highs. Great single note lead tone

Very loud, gutsy, and meaty tone with singing highs and nice, clear British Rock and Blues, Country
Ramrod 10" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 10" Aggressive Chunky Moderate Warm Aggressive Louder Medium Up to 75 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar
overtones and Jazz

Vintage classic British tone

Vintage British tone with loads of detail, chime and grit and a nicely defined
Red Fang 10 10" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 10" Aggressive Chunky Moderate Warm Aggressive Loudest Medium Up to 50 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar for blues, country, rock, indie
low end
and jazz

Lynch Super V12 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Aggressive Fat/Round Moderate Warm Moderate Louder Very full, clean and warm tone with nice presence and control Medium Up to 150 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar Blues, Rock, Country, Jazz

Thick and smooth, with lots of mids and extended highs. Very well balanced Classic British tone for Blues,
Private Jack 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Moderate Tight Moderate Warm Aggressive Louder Medium Up to 50 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar
speaker. Classic British flavor Indie, Jazz

Classic British Rock tone of the

The Governor 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Moderate Tight Aggressive Warm Moderate Loudest Classic British tone. Thick and raunchy with lots of mids Fast Up to 75 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar
60's and 70's

Vintage classic British tone for

Red Fang 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Moderate Chunky Moderate Warm Aggressive Loudest Vintage British sound with warm undertones and high-end sparkle Fast Up to 50 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar
Blues, Country, Indie and Jazz

English Rock, Southern

The Tonker 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Aggressive Fat/Round Moderate Warm Moderate Loudest A very fat, clean and warm tone through the mid-range, smooth top end Medium Up to 150 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar Rock, Country (Great with a
Telecaster)

A nice round, balanced tone like the Tonker, but with extended top end and
Tonkerlite 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Aggressive Fat/Round Moderate Warm Aggressive Loudest Medium Up to 125 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar Blues, Southern Rock, Country
less lower-mid meat.

Very articulate, but with a hint of grit. Nice sustain and exceptionally good Classic Rock tones of the 60's
The Wizard 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Aggressive Fat/Chunky Aggressive Warm Aggressive Loudest Medium Up to 75 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar
tight bottom. Cross between Private Jack and The Governor and 70's

A proven and revered sound, very loud and responsive/articulate in every Lead/Rhythm Guitar, Great for College Rock, Classic
Man O War 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Moderate Chunky Aggressive Crisp Aggressive Loudest Slow Up to 120 watts
register. Chunky and solid sound with a little top end sparkle Harmonica Rock, Grunge, and Heavy Metal

Authentic British flavor well

Very smooth and warm with a fat bottom end and highs that cut through the
The Tonespotter 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Aggressive Fat/Round Aggressive Warm Moderate Louder Medium Up to 75 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar suited for Blues and Classic
mix. Warm and thick overtones
Rock

Warm and rich, but also very clean and well defined. Great presence! Very Lead/Rhythm/Steel
Commonwealth 12" 12" Open or Closed Back 1, or 2 X 12" Aggressive Fat/Round Moderate Warm Moderate Louder Slow Up to 125 watts All genres
full and smooth. Very little cone break-up, but likes Overdrive. Guitar

Warm and rich, but also very clean and well defined. Great presence! Very Lead/Rhythm/Steel
Commonwealth 15" 15" Open Back 1, or 2 X 15" Aggressive Fat/Round Moderate Warm Moderate Louder Slow Up to 150 watts All genres
full and smooth. Very little cone break-up, but likes Overdrive. Guitar

A very big, clean and warm British sound. A somewhat throaty tone with fat Delta Blues, Texas Blues, Jazz,
Big Ben 15" Open Back 1, or 2 X 15" Aggressive Fat/Round Subdued Dark Moderate Louder Medium Up to 225 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar
bass and smooth highs. and Country

Vintage American tone with moderate, but tight, percussive lows and Lead/Rhythm Guitar,
Legend 1028K 10" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 10" Subdued Tight Moderate Warm Aggressive Loud Fast Up to 35 watts Country, Blues, Rock
extended highs. Harmonica

Vintage American tone with punchy lows and warm, smooth, bluesy mids and
Legend 1058 10" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 10" Moderate Chunky Moderate Warm Moderate Louder Medium Up to 75 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar Country, Blues, Rock, Jazz
highs. Fatter Legend 1028K tone with more depth.

Vintage American tone with tight lows and warm, smooth mids and highs.
Legend 1258 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Subdued Tight Moderate Warm Aggressive Louder Medium Up to 75 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar Blues, Rock
Strong upper mid emphasis and extended highs.

Balanced, more mellow British sound with warm, smooth mids and highs
Legend V128 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Moderate Tight Moderate Warm Moderate Louder Medium Up to 120 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar Blues, Rock, Heavy Metal
and tight lows.

Cleaner British voiced tone with a full low end, warm, throaty mids and a
Legend GB128 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Moderate Fat/Round Moderate Warm Moderate Louder Medium Up to 50 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar Country, Blues, Rock
very open top end. A cleaner Private Jack tone with a fatter low end.

Very balanced, fat, round, punchy lows and warm, smooth mids and lows,
Legend 1218 12" Open or Closed Back 1, 2, or 4 X 12" Aggressive Fat/Round Moderate Warm Moderate Louder Medium Up to 150 watts Lead/Rhythm Guitar Country, Blues, Rock, Jazz
very clean and articulate.