Speaker Wiring
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HERE ARE 3 STANDARD WIRING DIAGRAMS THAT YOU CAN USE TO WIRE UP THE SPEAKERS IN YOUR FENDER. YOU CAN DOWNLOAD EACH OF THESE DIAGRAMS AS NECESSARY. WE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING PDF LINKS:
SPEAKER WIRING FOR TWO SPEAKERS:
- This is the standard wiring for Fender amps with two speakers. In stock Fender amps, each speaker is 8 ohms. Wired in parallel, you get the correct 4 ohm load. This is the correct wiring for the Twin Reverb, Vibrolux Reverb & Pro Reverb combos, and two speaker cabinets for the Bassman, Bandmaster, Dual Showman & Tremolux heads.
FOUR SPEAKER WIRING:
- This is the standard wiring for Fender amps with four speakers, ie the Super Reverb, Tweed Bassman, and Blackface Concert. In stock Fender amps, each speaker is 8 ohms. Wired in parallel, you get the correct 2 ohm load for the above stated amps. Most Super Reverb amps from the late 60’son have this speaker wiring.
“CENTER TAB” SPEAKER WIRING FOR FOUR SPEAKERS
- This is the standard wiring for vintage Fenders from the late 50’s to late 60’s, including the Super Reverb, Tweed Bassman, and Blackface Concert. The +positive+ terminal goes from the amp to an eyelet on the “center tab” located on the baffle in the center of the four speakers. A wire then goes from the tab to the positive terminal on each speaker.