Ameson
   
 
Bespoke Loudspeaker enclosures
 
     
 
Cabinet production ceased in 2009
 
     
 
Following notes and pictures are for information and interest only
 
     
 
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  These are generally made from 12mm, 15mm, or 18mm Birch plywood, with MDF or Birch plywood baffles. Usual choice of coverings, styles and pipings. Again, hand cut, assembled and wired. Drive units used are Celestion Century, Century Vintage, Blue, Vintage 30, 70/80, G12H, Classic Lead 80, Rocket 50. We aso use Eminence Loudspeakers who now offer a huge range of (very good) dedicated guitar speakers for particular rock applications if you can actually work out exactly which model is right for you (Red Fang, Screamin' Eagle, Private Jack, Swamp Thang, etc. etc... the mind boggles). FANE International now also offer some very good units. After exhaustive tests we have adopted the NEO magnet Celestion Century as our standard loudspeaker. Not the cheapest but fabulous sound, great efficiency, and light weight. (NB. The Celestion "Alnico Blue" speaker is also excellent but with only 15 Watts honest handling power it is is only suitable in multiples of four with our 50 watt unit - then consider the price - but what a sound...) Other popular cabs include:  
     
 
Ameson 112X
 
 

A traditional open back 1 x 12" cabinet. With Celestion Classic Lead 80 for example it has a punchy open sound, and is suitable for recording or small gigs. Power handling 80 Watts rms.

Dimensions:

22.75"(W) x 17"(H) x 9"(D). Weight with Celestion Classic Lead 80 - 12Kg.

 
     
 
Ameson 210X
 
  A traditional open back 2 x 10" cabinet. With Eminence Legend 102s for example it has a nice compressed bluesy sound, and is great for recording or small gigs. Power handling 40 Watts rms.

Dimensions:

22.75"(W) x 17"(H) x 9"(D). Weight with 2 x Legend 102's - 11Kg.

 
     
 
Ameson 212X
 
  A traditional open back 2 x 12" cabinet. With Celestion Century speakers it has a really pure hot guitar tone, and the sheer volume - even driven with our 50 watt amplifier- is astounding. Power handling 140 Watts rms. Same size and proportions as AC30.

Dimensions:

27"(W) x 20"(H) x 10"(D). Weight with 2 x Celestion Century's - 17 Kg.

 
     
   
 
Front View - Ameson 112X/210X/212X in standard leathergrain finish
 
     
   
 
Ameson 210X/112X/212X Back view - shown with Eminence Legend 102's
 
     
 
Ameson 412AX
 
     
 

A traditional angled closed back 4 x 12" cabinet. Minimal 412 dimensions for ease of handling and tight bottom end response. Even with basic Celestion 70/80 speakers it has a really convincing clear and efficient (i.e. LOUD) SPL output, and is perfect for larger gigs. Power handling 250 Watts rms. Comes with castors... The 412BX is the straight version.

Dimensions:

28"(W) x 28"(H) x 14"(D). Weight with Celestion 70/80- 42Kg.

 
     
   
 
Ameson 412AX trimmed in 1960's Red Rexine - Front View
 
     
 
BASS GUITAR CABINETS
 
     
  We also made a range of cabinets to complement our Bass Amplifiers. They were:  
 
 
  115B - a single 1 x 15" cabinet with a choice of drive units  
  210HB - a 2 x 10" plus horn midtop cabinet also suitable for full range use in smaller venues  
  215B - a 2 x 15" cabinet with a choice of drive units  
  410B - a 4 x 10" cabinet with a choice of drive units  
     
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