JBL D130F
A 15-inch guitar loudspeaker with rubberized surround, designed for professional use
Overview
The JBL D130F is a 15-inch full-range guitar loudspeaker developed for professional musicians, with production beginning in the late 1950s and continuing through the 1960s. Marketed as "The Guitar Loudspeaker Designed for the Professional," it was commonly used in high-powered amplification cabinets, including the Fender Dual Showman, which has been documented housing a pair of D130F speakers. The driver features a rubberized surround and was offered in both 8-ohm and 16-ohm impedance versions, with some units labeled as supporting either. It is part of JBL’s extended-range speaker line and uses an alnico magnet structure.
Specifications
| Diameter | 15 inches |
| Surround type | rubberized |
| Impedance | 8 or 16 ohms |
| Power Handling | approximately 50 Watts RMS |
| DC Resistance | 5.8 ohms |
| Construction | Alnico magnet |
Design
The speaker was produced with both grey and orange baskets, with orange-framed units appearing in later production runs.
Context
Introduced in the late 1950s as part of JBL’s 'F' series, the D130F was positioned as a professional-grade guitar and bass speaker, known for its wide frequency response and robust output. It became a staple in high-end guitar cabinets, particularly those made by Fender, and remained in production through the 1960s, with units dated as late as 1968.
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