Jensen Vintage alnico 5 pm 12” 8 ohm guitar speaker. P12S. Great shape/tone! 1960 - Chrome

Legendary vintage Jensen Alnico 5 PM 12” guitar speaker P12S In great shape. Classic killer jensen tone from this Alnico speaker. Works and sounds great. Cone looks nearly new! Here’s what google has to say about it:

Jensen P12S is a highly sought-after vintage 12-inch Alnico 5 permanent magnet (PM) speaker. Famous for its use in 1950s Fender Tweed-era amplifiers, it is prized for early, creamy breakup, sparkly highs, and a compressed, vintage tone. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]Key Specifications & Features

• Magnet Type: Alnico 5 (Permanent Magnet)
• Size: 12 inches
• Power Handling: Typically 10 to 15 watts (historically rated, though some push up to 25W depending on age)
• Impedance: Commonly found in 8 Ω configurations, with some units in 16 Ω.
• Voice Coil: Often features a \(1\frac{1}{4}\) to \(1\frac{1}{2}\)-inch voice coil. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Tonality & Application

• The "Tweed" Sound: It is heavily associated with classic 50s amps, offering rich, sparkling cleans at low volumes and an edgy, highly compressed crunch when pushed. [1, 2, 3]
• Best Uses: Ideal for low-wattage tube amplifiers (e.g., vintage Fender Tweed Deluxe, Gibson Falcon, and lower-powered combos), as well as low-wattage studio setups where early speaker saturation is desired