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Offline fenderguy81

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So I bought an old Audio Guild (Similar to Magnatone, not Guild) that needs a bit of work. I can't find a schematic for my specific model and the output is no longer wired the way it was from the factory. It is my understanding that most of these amps came with a single 12" speaker and a single 8" with individual amps that allow you to mix in the separate speakers. This model came with a single 12" speaker and no sign that an 8" was ever installed in the cabinet. Here is the only other example I've been able to find with the same configuration:

https://reverb.com/item/42918319-vintage-1960-s-audio-guild-corp-magnatone-panaramic-universal-bonham-tube-amp-amplifier-hand-wired?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=42918319

The previous owner was running it out of the ext. 1/4" jack to a single 8 ohm 12" replacement Celestion speaker. I was able to source a mini amphenol plug and would like to wire it up to a single speaker (anyway to tell if 8 ohms would be sufficient)? Here are some gut shots of the amp with the chassis mounted reverb tank removed (there is another reverb tank in the cabinet and I will reattach the chassis mounted Gibbs tank when I put everything back). Any help would be greatly appreciated!







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Re: Help Wiring Stereo Output Audio Guild Tube Amp Amphenol Plug To Speaker
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2022, 12:45:33 pm »
« Last Edit: January 07, 2022, 02:42:07 pm by Latole »

Offline PRR

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Re: Help Wiring Stereo Output Audio Guild Tube Amp Amphenol Plug To Speaker
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2022, 03:32:39 pm »
It has 4 6L6 and *two* output transformers. Running just one speaker is "wrong"", and risks ruining vintage iron.

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Re: Help Wiring Stereo Output Audio Guild Tube Amp Amphenol Plug To Speaker
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2022, 10:55:26 am »
It has 4 6L6 and *two* output transformers. Running just one speaker is "wrong"", and risks ruining vintage iron.

4 7591 tubes, but your point is well taken. It's odd that some left the factory with dual output transformers into a single speaker. I guess I'll have to find a suitable 8" speaker and modify the baffle as I don't want to inadvertently damage one of the output transformers. Thanks for the input!

 


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