2X12 SILVER CONE
Headrush Cabinets

2X12 SILVER CONE

Inspired by Roland® JC-120
2x12" Speaker

The 2x12 Silver Cone it is inspired by speaker cabinets Jensen-style (silver cone), characterized by:

  • Sound bright, open and very defined
  • High present and typical American “sparkle”.
  • Light and controlled bass
  • Ideal for clean, country, funk, surf and pop

Controls

Axis (Y/N)

Microphone position:

  • Y (On-axis) -> brighter and sharper
  • N (Off-axis) -> softer and more natural

On-axis enhances the “sparkle”

Breakup (%)

Simulate cone saturation:

  • Bass -> clean, brilliant and transparent
  • Medium -> light heat
  • High -> Lightweight vintage breakup

This cab always maintains a lot of clarity

Out Gain (dB)

Check the output volume:

  • Negative -> attenuation
  • 0 dB -> neutral
  • Positive -> boost
Amp Gain (dB)

Check the input level:

  • Negative -> less thrust
  • 0 dB -> neutral
  • Positive -> more presence and dynamics

Suggested Microphones

Pro Tips

CABINET BEHAVIOR

  • Bright and open sound
  • Lots of definition on the highs
  • Light bass → never muddy sound
  • Light and controlled breakup
  • Advice:
  • Cond 87 → perfect clean
  • Dyn57 → more presence
  • Ribbon → sweetens the highs
  • Off-axis → less harsh

Advice

  • Cond 87 → perfect clean
  • Dyn57 → more presence
  • Ribbon → sweetens the highs
  • Off-axis → less harsh

Final advice

  • Breakup 10–20% → perfect clean
  • Use this cab for bright, defined sounds

Setup Examples

Clean bright / country

MicTypeCond 87
AxisY
Breakups10–15%
Amp Gain0dB
Out Gain0dB

Rhythmic funk/pop

Mic TypeDyn57
AxisY
Breakups15–20%
Amp Gain0dB
Out Gain0dB

Clean soft / ambient

MicTypeRibbon 121
AxisN
Breakups20–25%
Amp Gain0dB
Out Gain+1 dB