Scumback speakers for rock/metal??

[fek]

going back and reading it again, which one is the most similar to a high wattage greenback>? is that the m? sorry for the stupid q's ive got a greenback cab and its always my favorite, but would like something that could handle more watts...

M's are the higher wattage Greenback. I have had the 100 watt M's and still have the 65 watt M's with the large dust cap.

 

[glassjaw7]

Blackback versions should add some hair and presence suitable for metal I would think.

 

[MichaelG]

I'd vote for the BM75s with the large dust cap. I have always found reissue Greenbacks and G12-65s too flat sounding, especially the 65s. I love the Blackbacks for moderate to high gain.

I second this. This is also the speaker that Jim would also probably recommend, guessing from your intended musical target.

I've got 4 of these in a diezel FL and holy shit..... they sound very alive; they are not too bright or sizzly at all. Great for metal, which is pretty much all I play. Handles 80's thrash through modern metal with ease.

 

[Junk Yard Dog]

Bumping for recent experiences. I have Creamback H/M mixed in a diagonal 2x12; top panel open on the back of the cab to let it breathe a bit.

I play modded marshall amps, which can be a bit bright. Maybe the Celestions aren't broken in yet, but they tend to get bit to 'gritty' or piercing at higher volume and gain, and I find myself running my treble at zero almost.

I like my amps to do the EQ's and adding cut and distortion more than the speaker, but some speaker flavor is good. I play hard rock and some early metal in a cover band. Zep, GNR, Kravitz, AIC, Tool, Black Album Metallica.

I have a Redback and J75-100. Each I tried in a 1x12 with ported vent in the back and I much prefer the J75 as it allows me to use my amps EQ more and it still cuts, but the Redback is an awesome speaker for sure! ...the J75 I have is a 2011 and I guess has Weber parts? I dunno, it just has a sticker that says Weber...

Anywho, Scumback speakers for rock/metal?

 

[sleewell2]

m75s and k100s are a killer combo for rock and metal.

 

[maddnotez]

Just checked out the link and the clips on the website again.

I have still never tried these speakers and have wanted to for years. Seems like the M75-LD would be the best sounding option for high gain brutal metal type tones?

 

[Spaceboy]

Just email Jim @ Scumback if you have questions. He's SUPER responsive and will tell you the right speaker for your music preference and specific gear.

 

[Phil M]

J75 is my favorite all around. No need to mix IMO.

BM75s are good for the heavier stuff too.

 

[Junk Yard Dog]

I called Jim. He recommended the H75-LD on the bottom and the M75-LD or J75-LD as the top-angled speaker.

I'll do more research. My amps are angry, brigther modded marshalls, so I don't like gritty speakers that sound like their added more distortion or hair....I call that fizz.

 

[s_swanson]

If you have bright amps and are worried about too much "fizz", then I would go with the M and H mix that Jim recommended over the J's. The H's will give you the low-end thump, and the warmth of the M's will smooth out the highs. The J's might not smooth them out enough-if you had darker amps they would work a little better IMO.

I have an M75/J75 mix in my 2x12 right now, and used to have a quad of M75-LD's in a Marshall 4x12. I've also had an M55 and a J55 in a 1x12 combo at one time. I haven't owned the J75-LD's.......yet!

 

[RedPlated]

I have J75/ V30’s in my 412. Sounds really good. Not too bright, but no mud and plenty of bass. J75 on top and V30 on bottom.

 

[Junk Yard Dog]

Yeah, Jim said to get the Large Dust Cap (LD) in the H, J, and M for my amps, as they tame the high end, so that’s something to consider!

 

[Junk Yard Dog]

I may try a Creamback H75 on the bottom and a J75-65watt on the top of my diagonal and see how that combo works.

 

[RedB4Black]

My favorite scumback combinations have been:

H75LDC/H55 in an X-pattern - These sounded incredible in my Mills cabs, but a little bass heavy in the standard sized Wizard cabs
J75/Vintage 30s - top/bottom - great in standard sized cabs

 

[Scumback Speakers]

Anywho, Scumback speakers for rock/metal?

Forgot about this clip on youtube from Ramon Ortiz. BM75-LD 65w speakers.

It's got a G12-65 Celestion in the clip for a comparison.

 

[RedPlated]

 

[pfapin05]

I have searched a bit, but whats the general concensus of scumbacks for heavy rock/metal? Ive got a spare cab im gonna use in a stereo, or wet/dry rig. Right now its got 75's and one of them are blown. Would like to get a pair to mix with them...

Dont even bother with scumbacks man, he is such a douche. Get yourself some Splawn smallblocks and you can thank me later! Best metal sounding speaker I have ever played through!

 

[Scumback Speakers]

Thanks RedPlated! I figured out what I missed on getting that YT link embedded after quoting your post!

 

[Rdodson]

Jim has been nothing but a pleasure for me to deal with, answering every question and having more information listed than Celestion and the other manufacturers combined.

 

[Scumback Speakers]

Jim has been nothing but a pleasure for me to deal with, answering every question and having more information listed than Celestion and the other manufacturers combined.

Thanks Ron!