PRODUCT REVIEW
EMINENCE
Red Fang 12” Speaker
action, as the alnico construction imparts a
sweet chime to everything. While the highs
could get a bit sharp when playing in the
neck and leaving everything wide open, it’s
definitely something that will mellow out
with age and time, leaving you with the
perfect speaker for adding shimmer
to your mix. The low-end was chunky
and thick, and did a great job of
balancing out those highs.
If you’re looking for something with
more midrange punch, Eminence
offers several other models in the
Red Coat line that will satiate your
appetite. But if you’re looking for a
speaker that will excel in a range of
applications, from classic British blues
to pop, you’ll want to test this offering
inspired by our friends across the pond.
BY ADAM MOORE For a good ol’ American
boy, born in the Midwest and raised on
mostly corn and corn-based products, I’ve
always had a certain fascination with
all things British. I grew up watching
Monty Python, spent my college
years studying Shakespeare and
even went as far as dating a British
girl (not recommended).
So when Eminence sent over their
12” Red Fang speaker – a model in
their British-inspired Red Coat series
– I was excited to be transported
back to a time when mop tops were
in and alnico was king. I dropped
it into a 1x12 cabinet and paired it
up with a low-wattage, EL84-powered
head to do my best impersonation of a
Manchester pop combo, circa 1961.
RATING...
4.0
MSRP $189.99
After spending a few hours noodling and
generally harassing the neighbors with Kinks
riffs, several things became apparent. There
was plenty of warmth to be had, and the
midrange was smooth but surprisingly more
understated than I expected. The real news
was in the high-end – sparkle freaks will
rejoice when they hear the Red Fang in
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