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jupiter89 · 10-10-2009, 11:37 PM

Hey option1080 I have the same exact concern. I am planning to buy the 1960AX cab, and I have a 100watt 1959HW plexi. I got concerned when reading Guitar Center's comment on the 1960AX that states "If used as a half stack with a 100W head, a power brake is recommended." After reading that I sent this e-mail to Celestion : "I am considering purchasing a Marshall 1960AX speaker cabinet
which contains four G12M 12" Celestion Greenbacks. The dealer
Guitar Center mentions on their site that if a "half stack" (one
cabinet) is used with a 100W head as I intend to do, that a
"power break" is recommended. I assume this is to cut down the power from the amp going to the cabinet to keep the speakers
from being blown. Is this really necessary ? If so, is it just only an issue when the amp if fully cranked ? " Here's the response I got back from "Doctor Decibel" at Celstion: "It would only need a power break if you really crank it especially with
high gain, for 'normal' use I don't think it would really be required
although it is very easy to find yourself turning up just a little bit
more .....

Regards
The Doc"

I will play with no worries through my 50 watt JCM800 or DSL50, but I will chance it with the 100watt head.

10-10-2009, 11:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
jupiter89 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 48	Re: 1960ax w/ Greenbacks Question Hey option1080 I have the same exact concern. I am planning to buy the 1960AX cab, and I have a 100watt 1959HW plexi. I got concerned when reading Guitar Center's comment on the 1960AX that states "If used as a half stack with a 100W head, a power brake is recommended." After reading that I sent this e-mail to Celestion : "I am considering purchasing a Marshall 1960AX speaker cabinet which contains four G12M 12" Celestion Greenbacks. The dealer Guitar Center mentions on their site that if a "half stack" (one cabinet) is used with a 100W head as I intend to do, that a "power break" is recommended. I assume this is to cut down the power from the amp going to the cabinet to keep the speakers from being blown. Is this really necessary ? If so, is it just only an issue when the amp if fully cranked ? " Here's the response I got back from "Doctor Decibel" at Celstion: "It would only need a power break if you really crank it especially with high gain, for 'normal' use I don't think it would really be required although it is very easy to find yourself turning up just a little bit more ..... Regards The Doc" I will play with no worries through my 50 watt JCM800 or DSL50, but I will chance it with the 100watt head.