Silverface Dual Showman Reverb Head with 2 x 8″ Speakers inside?

Q

Hello,

Do you think it’s possible to retain an original Silverface Dual Showman Reverb chassis in it’s head form and then install 2 x 8″ speakers inside the head cabinet to convert the head into a combo?

I think the SF Dual Showman sounds great and it will be really cool that it can be carried around in a very portable form.

Thanks much for your help!

Best,
Phil



Phil, N.T.

One Thought on Silverface Dual Showman Reverb Head with 2 x 8″ Speakers inside?
    24 Jul 2021
    11:33pm
    Comment:

    Yes, for sure, I’ve got one. You could probably get three 8’s in there if you had to.
    3X8 ohm parallel is a nice sound for a Fender amp.
    I used the ceramic Jupiter 8, great sounding speaker the only hitch being they don’t move a lot of air.

    The 2×8 Showman is literally a miniature Twin Reverb. Sounds exactly like a Twin minus the volume. .
    I’ve pushed mine pretty hard without blowing up the speakers but I’m sure i could toast it on demand.
    So, back to the top with the 3×8 idea.
    Haven’t tried it yet, but one extra speaker might really make a diff for both power handling and versatility.

    Mather Cabs made my 2×8 head. Highly recommended.

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