Jensen P10R Alnico Vintage 8Ohm

Using a pair of these in an open back cabinet powered off a small amp in stereo. With a Strat they really bring out the jangle and those elusive delicate qualities of the guitar. Delay, reverb and modulation effects come across well. The natural overdrive of the amp seems to work with the speakers to give a satisfying sense of edgy articulaton.

They are bright and cutting and start working hard at a lower volume which is exactly what I was aiming at with this cabinet build.

What anyone feels about a guitar speaker is quite subjective. The subtle differences are almost impossible to quantify even from the best demos. What it eventually boils down to is "do they make you want to play more?" These speakers "feel" good - I find myself enjoying the sound and wanting to play more.

I bought these about a year ago and I'm pleased with them.

I bought this for my 5w practice combo, to replace a Celestion Vintage 10. It has brought the amp to life. The Jensen is a more "hi-fi" speaker, with richer highs and lows and less of a mid-hump. The amp no longer sounds like a little box.

My only negative is that it is slightly lower sensitivity than the Celestion, so the amp isn't quite as loud, although it's not a big difference. It still keeps up with the band, as long as the drummer is easy on the cymbals.

I think these are a great alternative in a 1 x 10" configuration. Probably good in 2, 3, or 4 x 10's too, but I wouldn't know.