Our speakers are Custom Hand Built one by one, using wood pulp fiber for the voice coil former. This type of method was employed in speaker manufacturing since the early 1920s right thru the 1960s.the most classic  jazz, blues, and rock recordings were done on this type of voice coil former. Here at LOUIS ELECTRIC we know this plays a major role in getting CLASSIC VINTAGE TONE.  But just as there were different types of vintage speakers, we make the sound of our speakers match the output transformer and circuit characteristics; in the different model of amplifiers we offer. This gives you the ability to attain that tone you have been searching for. Wether it's 50's 60's or modern, or even a  combination of sounds.            

• Kapton/Nomax = [modern materials commonly used, but lacking in TONE]
• wood pulp fiber = [materials we use in our custom made speakers]              

                                            SPEAKERS

Our 25 Watt alnico speaker is built around a custom-made alnico magnet structure. A British cone, spider cork edge and a HAND MADE electrical grade paper former voice coil  [not nomax or kapton] The 30 watt ceramic  is built around a  custom magnet structure, it has a different type paper voice coil designed which is custom treated to handle greater mechanical stress. The cone, spider and cork edge are all British.

• ONLY AVAILABLE IN 60 WATT MODELS AND UNDER.

                                                      TRANSFORMERS

 Our custom wound transformers are designed and HAND BUILT one-by-one using high temp mil grade magnet wire and are baked at least two times to ensure stabilty.

Model

The Model 5 output transformer is designed for the reproduction of a very uniform response for leads and detailed chords. Designed to emphasize output stage harmonics.  Taps are 8@16 ohms

Model 9

Model 9 uses an output transformer design that pushes the top end and harmoic reproduction in order to liven the response of modern high Watt Speakers. It's primary use is to power two ten's or two twelve's. Fine tuned to enhance harmonics. Taps are at 4 8 16 OHMS

Model 10

Model 10 uses an output transformer design that results in a loud and clear sound. Engineered to minimize amp distorions.Taps are 4 8 16 ohms

                                          CABINET CONSTRUCTION

• ANTIQUE PINE

In the course of aging,pine takes on unique acoustic properties. The natural resins harden over a very long time,in combination with its naturally low density,this gives the wood a mid-range resonance that lends itself well to use in guitar speaker cabinets.Unfortunately most people never get to hear this effect,as the vast majority of speaker cabinets are of new manmade materials such as plywood and/or pressboard.The use of new pine will not replicate this sound,as the wood is still relatively green and soft,additionally,almost all pine cut today is from tree farms where the rate of growth is much faster than it used to be.Hardwoods are generally far too resonant, they also tend to reflect high frequencies very efficiently,which can produce a harsh top end in amplified guitar signals.

• KIMBERLY BAY PINE

An alternative to the antique pine is Kimberly bay pine. This wood is farm-raised in New Zealand,and is very different from north American varieties.The grain is much finer and much more subtle:when properly finished,it produces a quilted effect.Cabinets of this wood are slightly more conventional in appearance and sound than those of antique pine.kimberly Bay pines smooth grain lends itself to stain quite well;as such, it is our first choice for finishes that require artificial color.

• SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE

In the event that a customer requires the durability that a tolex covering provides,Southern Yellow Pine is strong,light weight and resonant...and a very economical and readily available box material.although its neither as resonant as the antique pine nor as unique as kimberly Bay,its still considerably better than typical plywood and is easily the most cost-effective approach to maximizing the tone from a tolex-covered cabinet.

• JOINERY

There are many different ways to join the sides of a wooden box.For beauty and strenght half blind dove tails are hard to beat.Far stronger than required for this application,they also have the benifits of consistency and visual appeal,such that they lend themselves to exposed or covered joints equally well.Add Weldbond,A Glue much stronger than the wood itsself,and you have a virtually indestructible joint

• FASTENERS

Ever hear a cabinet rattle?Not a LOUIS ELECTRIC CABINET.Every single fastener is an 8-32 machine screw.This not only ensures that the connection is mechanically sound and stable,but that the cabinet can be disassembled and reassembled countless numbers of times without fear of stripping anything,and plus the baffles can be changed if damaged or if a different speaker configuration is desired.Rather than use typical techniques of wood screws or just plain glue,by using threaded inserts and T- nuts to hold the baffle and back on the frame.LOUISELECTRIC ensures that your cabinets parts will stay where they're meant to be for decades to come.

CIRCUT BOARD CONSRUCTION

All Louis Electric Amplifiers [except for are tweed models] are made with G10 circuit boards [NO NOISE] to ensure a trouble free life.

• Maximum Temp of 284 F
• Excellent Tensile Strength
• Excellent Electrical Insulator
• Excellent inpact Strenght
• Flame Retardant
• High Degree of Durability
• Moisture Free

 All LOUIS ELECTRIC AMPLIFIERS [except for are tweeds] use Teflon Coated Hook up wire.