1ST WEEK OF 1973, Cone Code: 1021-11 (WE SHIP WORLDWIDE) Fane Guitar Speakers Fane Guitar Speaker, 40W, Ref:GSFS0003. Another decade of continuous success saw increased FANE presence in high-end theatres such as Carnegie Hall, New York, and the Royal Theatre, Copenhagen. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. From the start, FANE had also produced large 12-inch bass drivers for OEMs in the specialist hi-fi industry in addition to producing its own hi-fi products such as the Quartet complete loudspeaker system. Tony yes, you're right about the wording on the label; sounds like something from a space TV programme of the same era!

It was during this period of growth and development that iconic loudspeaker ranges such as the Classic Series and Crescendo first appeared.

Last update February 2022, - There are numerous versions of the Twin Reverb that Fender has produced throughout the years. #1 morgansofas Tele-Meister Joined Feb 15, 2013 Posts 306 Location Sherwood Forest, UK Hi All, I've just bought a Fane Crescendo 12" 100w, serial number 19/72, 15 ohm. JavaScript is disabled. Anyone have the spec for these speakers? Fender switched back to using a real tube rectifier, added a tinted laquer to the tweed covering, and changed the cabinet construction to finger jointed solid pine wood. Fane Crescendo speakers were made by the legendary British loudspeaker company Fane in the late 1960s, and throughout the 1970s and '80s. (bottom row) mid 2000s Crescendo 12MB 300w PA speaker and cone. The black Tolex covered frame had triangle-shaped braced corners and was center cross braced with a 1" steel rod. $700 Used - Excellent Matched Pair #3 - B&C 15PZB40-8 Pro Grade 1,400 Watt 15" Speakers/Woofers - Look & Sound Great!

Similar to the Fane Crescendo speaker with a warmer, more compressed and fattened tone at higher volumes. But I have directly compared my Rawson Sparfield Starfinder DG12A against EVM12L, EV AlNiCo SRO and Altec 417 speakers.
Different tubes offer different sound characteristics, which can affect the cleanness and EQ of the tone. Currency: Reeves Vintage Purple speaker with a Green Russian Big Muff - In Any Tongue solo, Reeves Vintage Purple speaker with a BKB 911 Tube Driver - Louder than Words solo, G12T-75 speakers with vent hole on back made by Celestion in England in the 1980s (left) and the version without the vent hole from the 1990s (middle and right). You must log in or register to reply here. That particular Celestion, especially those made in the mid 1990s - adds a thicker mid scooped tone with lots of low end to the bright mid range of the Crescendos to create a much richer and fuller tone. - 16 ohms, 100 watts, massive 20,000 gauss magnet. Producing high-quality pro audio loudspeakers. Almost all of the leading manufacturers of this time would come to load FANE components into their products during this and the following decades.

A period of changes of ownership and lack of direction combined to make the next few years challenging for FANE. Tony474 thanks for keeping it basic! Delivering the Worlds Finest Range of Professional Audio Loudspeakers, Engineered to Offer Superior Sonic Performance. They work very well with the Hiwatt frequency range however. Guitar loudspeakers, hand crafted in England, that deliver incredible quality and tone. 150w power handling, >100 db efficiency. Built to a high standard with systematic testing and strict quality controls that ensures performance excellence is retained indefinitely, DOWNLOADOUR PRODUCT CATALOGUE!

Fane, 15 Ohm, 40W, 12" Guitar Speaker. FANE was established to manufacture commercial loudspeakers for radio and television sets as well as the new hi-fi industry as the new technologies and economy of the post-war era saw a huge expansion in affordable consumer products. Established in England, 1958. We aretrusted and proven to deliver superior sound quality in the most demanding sound reinforcement applications, by the worlds most famous sound system designers, high quality musical instrument amplification brands and fixed installation companies. Butler Tube Driver - Take A Breath solo, Starfinder speaker - clean tone with compressor - Coming Back to Life solo, Starfinder speaker - clean rhythm tone with compressor - Another Brick in the Wall Part II, Shown above - 150w Hi-Tone Crescendo 'A' with aluminum dust cap and Kurt Mueller cone. Used - Good. Don't miss out on these ! The modern version of that speaker is the G12H-100. These speakers are a bit wider voiced, more agressive than the original Greenbacks, and also take OD much better. Fane has a strong heritage and history in sound engineering excellence.

He is running them through WEM 4x12" cabinets with Fane Crescendo speakers in one and the other has celestion 75s (clean speakers which don't sound so good alone but along with the Fanes he gets an awesome tone). Our comprehensive range of component loudspeakers deliver upon the Fane principles of designing and manufacturing professional speakers of matchless quality and performance. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. The ink stamps on the cones of my speakers are marked 1021/15, but I have seen other Crescendo cones with completely different numbers. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. We are trusted and proven to deliver superior sound quality in the most demanding sound reinforcement applications, by the world's most famous sound system designers, high quality musical instrument amplification brands and . For most people who will never be turning the volume up past 1 or 2 in the home, you would be much better off getting a smaller Fender amp with a single 12" speaker. Note the silver dust cap of the Fane Crescendo speaker visible through the grille cloth on the right. The pedals he used in that rig were often a Rat, Boss CE-2 chorus and Boss CS-3 compressor. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Guitar stuff, gear stuff, soundclips, videos, Gilmour/Pink Floyd stuff, photos and other goodies. They are also available with Alnico magnets. Many thanks - that's a great description for what I am after in my head - I am not a Stadium Player, I made comparison clips of a Fane Crescendo, Hi-Tone Crescendo A, RS Starfinder, and several other speakers on this page, with notes on the differences -, Ive got 4 original Cresendo A 100w, and 2x Rawson Sparfield DG12A, on a recommendation from someone here on the forum. Guitar loudspeakers, hand crafted in England, that deliver incredible quality and tone.

- Phil Taylor, Guitarist Magazine Jan 1995.

In some ways the 75 sound is the opposite of the Fane Crescendo, which is why they balance so well with them. https://www.rawsonsparfieldloudspeakers.com/speakers, http://www.kitrae.net/music/David_Gilmour_Amplifiers_and_Speakers_2.html#Speakers.

Under family ownership, management and direction we are faithful to our heritage and look forward with optimism to the future, bringing the advantages of a genuinely forward-thinking and multi-generational app. Fane also made numerous high powered PA speakers using the Crescendo name that people try to pass off as the type Gilmour used. It sounds very similar to the original amps, but speaker types make a big difference with the sound. An insight into the methods, approaches and perspectives of Fane based on our over 60 years experience designing and manufacturing pro audio component loudspeakers. $279.00. Id look into the new Fane Ascension Series F70/F90s. We are committed to offering products of the highest standard, competitive pricing and support services needed to meet the changing demands of the pro audio market place.

Each performance was recorded on a Boss RC-3 looper and played back through my rig with identical effects and settings, so each performance is identical. The flux density and flux capacitor plus going 60 miles per hour makes time travel possible.

It also sounds incredibly good with a Big Muff, although there are no known recordings of David using one with a Bassman. It is very close to what I was expecting, it takes pedals very well, but there is also a downside. The Showman was sold with a matching speaker cabinet fitted with JBL D-130F 15" speakers with silver dust caps or optional D-140F 15" bass speakers. WEM SPEAKER CABINETS - David Gilmour has used a wide variety of small combo amps (amplifier + speakers in one cabinet) in the recording studio, but his early studio rigs and live rigs usually consisted of amplifier heads powering separate 4x12" speaker cabinets. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. I have also seen different model Fane speakers that have been re-labeled with fake Crescendo labels. 2018 underlines our continued commitment to product development and innovation with the launch of FANE Imperium a formidable addition to our professional range of products to stand alongside the Colossus Series, delivering outstanding efficiency to provide a definitive performance advantage and another legendary FANE product for the future. 1973 and 1974 tours. ou can switch the Jensens for Weber 12F150's or Weber Californias if you want something closer to the sound of the old JBL speakers used in the original blackface and silverface Twins. The HI-TONE Eclipse series cabinets with "HT-C 'A'" speakers from Eminence are an homage to David Gilmour's WEM cabs loaded with Fane Crescendo A speakers. Fane Guitar Speakers Fane With Sound City Logo, 40W, Ref:GSFS0002. These are made with a replica of a German-made Kurt Mueller cone, the same type that was used in original 1970s Fane Crescendos. This accented more of the upper mid range, adding a unique, jangly top end to the Crescendo sound.

Compared to my original Crescendos, the Crescendo A is slightly brighter, with slightly more treble/upper mids, and slightly less low end. The opening of our offshore manufacturing plant enabled FANE greater competitiveness to meet the challenges of a market in which the number of rival brands had increased exponentially at the same time of vastly increasing production output. The A60 is a 12-inch, 60 watt, Classic Alnico driver. Arthur left the company he had dedicated himself to and the tenure of the Barnes family association with FANE was temporarily ended. If you buy this amp really for bedroom level, then I think this is your best choice. NOTE: This website is frequently updated. This Bassman/Hiwatt setup was used for most of the 1993 Pink Floyd sessions which resulted in the Division Bell album, where David first started using the B.K. He also briefly use a pair of silverface Twin Reverbs in a 1984 performance, and a pair of Twin Reverb II amp heads from 1984-87. That said, I use both at home, but I do not have close neighbors who would complain. During the 1960s the electric guitar created the need for more powerful 12-inch loudspeakers. On the other hand, I like my small open backed Fender combos when playing clean and overdrive because they sound better filling the room. Shown above - Three types of cap labels uses on 1970s Fane Crescendos, a black, silver, and a standard. reflections from the aluminum dust caps from the Fane Crescendo 100w speakers.

Butler Tube Driver through 59 Bassman LTD - Strat with EMG-SA pickups, Gilmour's 59 Bassman reissues and Hiwatt SA212 stereo rig used for the 1993 Pink Floyd recording sessions (left) and later in 1999 and 2004 (right). 1 2 3 4 Next M Mcentee2 Member Messages 1,503 Feb 12, 2020 #1 As Celestions are widely available - is there one closest to the vintage Fanes that David Gilmour used ? It was still fitted with Jensen P10R speakers. The 1990 tweed Fender 59 Bassman RI combo amps David used throughout the 1990s and early 2000s were fitted fitted with four 10", 8 ohm, 20w Legend 1028P blue frame Alnico speakers with paper voice coil formers, made by Eminence for Fender. They should be replaced after about 20-25 years, which adds to the cost. In 2010 Hiwatt UK briefly sold an unlicensed, China made, WEM branded Starfinder 4x12 cabinet made of particle board with printed cloth. Plywood or solid wood cabs are going to be sturdier and last longer than particle board if they get hauled around a lot. Most people do not need a large 4x12 cabinet for home or club gigging, but if you do want a 4x12 cab close to a WEM, there are a few options. And I love to buy speakers, and have been collecting since 1972.

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The stock amp sounds excellent, but y. Thanks for the bump BobbyZ and for all of the contributions. 1963-67 blackface Twins and early silverface ('67-69) Twins are the same circuit as far as the sound produced, and most ideal for Gilmour tones. The Ascension F70, 12-inch, 70 watt, ceramic magnet driver, represents the evolution of a classic tone guitar speaker for players looking for a fresh point of reference. David used a 1972-74 era Fender Dual Showman Reverb head with a matching Fender 2x15 inch speaker cabinet in the 1976 recording sessions for Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here album, along with his Hiwatt/WEM cab, and a Leslie 760 rotary speaker cab. Celestion G12T-75 speaker with a Green Russian Big Muff - In Any Tongue solo, Celestion G12T-75 speaker with a BKB 911 Tube Driver - Louder than Words solo. The sound is very detailed and cuts straight through in a band mix. Type A speakers were typically listed in speaker catalogs as "Crescendo 12A" and the spoke labels on the speakers identified them as type "12 A". You are using an out of date browser. GET IT NOW. They were also much heavier and used thicker wood than the Hiwatt and Marshall 4x12 cabinets of the time. Those look great.

These are typically 50w or 70w Fane speakers with completely different specs and sound than the Crescendo. Vintage Bassman amps with the 5F6-A circuit sound very close to the 59 Bassman reissue with blue frame alnicos, but depending on the speakers used, they may sound more overdriven at high volume. It is a tribute to FANE design expertise that other loudspeaker manufacturers, recognising the superiority of the glass fibre coil, replicated the use of this material for their own construction and making it an industry standard. In general, as long as it is a sturdy, well built cabinet, I don't think it matters which brand it is. Marshall, Fender, Mesa, Hiwatt, Hi-Tone, Reeves, Peavy, Bogner, Orange, et cetera. The launch of Colossus PRIME 18XS saw the arrival of another legendary FANE high power 18-inch drive unit to stand alongside the mighty Colossus 18XB. The tone falls somewhere in between the Crescendo A and Weber FC12. The massive magnet and ribbed foil tape make them easy to identify. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The Alembic was essentially two of those pre-amps in one rack housing. The real breakthrough for the industry, and from FANE specifically, came with Arthur Falkus development, presentation and use of the glass fibre voice coil. The A90 is the speaker that long-suffering high output compact combos have been waiting for. Where FANE led the way, others followed. Shown above - David Gilmour's WEM Starfinder 4x12 speaker cabinets loaded with Fane Crescendo 100w speakers, from his 2015 tour. OEM customers could select variations of cones, coils, dust domes and suspensions to modify product to suit their individual requirements, a service that FANE continues to offer today. Pigtails, shims and instructions are included. Frames were coated with a gray hammerite finish but changed to black in the late 1970s-early 1980s. Open back cabs spread the sound more in all directions and can sound looser. I have two identical Mesa open-backed wide-body cabs that I've used for the comparisons. speakers, and Crescendo 15B and 18B PA speakers, all of which have completely different specs and sound than the 12A. T-75s were first made in 1984 and are the most common type of Celestion speaker, so they are very easy to find.

The Silver Label version was reversed so all the text was in black, other than The Crescendo name. 562 were here. David Gilmour's WEM 4x12 cabinet loaded with Fane Crescendo 100w speakers and Marshall JCM-800 By the late 1970s there were at least 14 different models of Crescendo speakers offered by Fane. The Starfinder 200 cabinet size was 30" x 30" x 14 1/2". Fane Crescendo 1970s pair Gilmour Floyd 12A Speakers used $1,488.75 $176.63 shipping 28 watching 182 yladrd61 said: Check out Eminence Legend 1058's I've had the Legend 1058's in a Fender '63 VIbroverb RI. Why not contact them (, Too late now to edit my earlier post, but I've discovered that that link doesn't work. The silver foil Crescendo label on the back plate was made in two versions - a Black Label and Silver Label. Fane has a strong heritage and history in sound engineering excellence. The original 59 Bassmans were fitted with four 10", 8 ohm, 20w Legend 1028P blue frame Alnico speakers with paper voice coil formers, made by Eminence for Fender. Would the Starfinder sound good in a small combo? The stock Marshall cabinets were sold with several different speakers types at different times: G12/75, G12-80, G12M-70, G12-100, G12H-100, G12-65 (1978-1983), G12T-75 (1984 - 1990).

Fane has a strong heritage and history in sound engineering excellence. The Ascension F30 is a 30 watt, ceramic magnet, guitar speaker. Fane is a wholly British owned company with its headquarters located in West Yorkshire, England. The FANE catalogue of components was carefully reviewed and analysed. The current Fane Acoustics company no longer makes Crescendos and vintage Crescendos in good condition are very difficult to find today, expensive when you can find them, and can sound very different from one another due to age and use. We look forward to working with you to celebrate further milestones of achievement in the story of success that we shall forge together No compromises are made on design and component specifications to guaranteeonly the finest audio performance.

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Our story begins when founding partners Arthur E. Falkus and Dennis A. Newbold established the FANE brand by combining the first two letters of their respective surnames (FA and NE) to create the name that would form the identity of their new company. Crescendos are characterized by their massive ceramic speaker magnets with beveled edges around the back plate. Ive got 4 original Cresendo A 100w, and 2x Rawson Sparfield DG12A, on a recommendation from someone here on the forum that knows more about vintage tubes, than I could ever remember. All rights Reserved. The original Crescendos were 12" 100w, 15" 100w, and 18" 150w models, all available in both 8 ohm and 15-16ohm. G12T-75 speakers from the 1980s and 1990s were made in England and say Made in England or Ipswitch England on the round magnet label. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. RS is run by Jeff Lewis, head of the U.K. amplifiers and speaker cabinet company Matamp, and Chris Hewitt, owner of Ozit Morpheus Records and CH Vintage Audio. It is the perfect amp to use clean, with a B.K. In general, as long as it is a sturdy, well built cabinet, I don't think it matters which brand it is. Sound City is one also WEM but mostly I think Hiwatt when Fane comes up. Spain, Like the Hi-Tone DR-F speakers, these are also based on one of the many Fane purple-backed speakers that were included in 1970s Hiwatt cabs. Buy Direct from Avatar Speakers. They sound similar to the Hi-Tone Crescendo A speakers, but not as bright. David's WEM speaker cabinets are typically loaded with Fane Crescendo 100w 12" speakers. TDPRI, short for Telecaster Discussion Page Reissue, is the leading online community and marketplace for Telecaster guitars.

Below are clips of my 59 Basman LTD with blue frame alnico speakers. "Like a Celestion that grew up and took steroids." The Eminence were slightly brighter and slightly dirtier at high volume. Shown above - 100w Starfinder with aluminum dust cap from Rawson Sparfield, made in the United kingdom. At the outset of the new ownership, key FANE staff who were employed during the 1970s and 1980s were recruited to give the team strength in expertise, commitment to continuous improvement and authenticity to the core FANE character. IMHO these are some of the best, if not the best, Ceramic/British Voiced speakers available today. *These are 8 ohms each - Work and sound great! No such thing, I'm afraid. The frames were made of heavy 5ply plywood, not particle board like other 4x12 cabs of the era. We are committed to offering products of the highest standard, competitive pricing and support services needed to meet the changing demands of the pro audio market place. The words Fender, Telecaster, Stratocaster and the associated headstock designs are registered trademarks of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Fane Crescendo Type A speaker with Green Russian Big Muff - On the Turning Away solo, Fane Crescendo Type A speaker with a Green Russian Big Muff - In Any Tongue solo - no modulation, Fane Crescendo Type A speaker with a Green Russian Big Muff - In Any Tongue solo with modulation, Fane Crescendo Type A speaker with EHX Ram's Head Big Muff - Mother solo, Fane Crescendo Type A speaker with Green Russian Big Muff - Money solo, Fane Crescendo Type A speaker with B.K. One unit was equipped with aluminium voice coil windings, a favourite technique of Arthur Falkus to extend high frequency response. WEM sold these with many different brands of speaker inside, including Fane, Celestion, and Goodman. Established in England, 1958. Fane has a strong heritage and history in sound engineering excellence. The difference is the K has a kapton voice coil instead of paper, and is 35 watts instead of 20. In 1986 respected English loudspeaker brand McKenzie was acquired as part of the audio group portfolio, another association that continues to the present day.

Both amps are alwasy on, which allows him to have a blend of both types of speaker tones. You must log in or register to reply here. Starfinder speaker with Green Russian Big Muff - On the Turning Away solo, Starfinder speaker with Green Russian Big Muff - In any Tongue solo - no modulation, Starfinder speaker with Green Russian Big Muff - In any Tongue solo with modulation, Starfinder speaker with EHX Ram's Head Big Muff - Mother solo, Starfinder speaker with Green Russian Big Muff - Money solo, Starfinder speaker with B.K. Kits Secret Guitar, Gear, and Music Page People sometimes mixed the two, but guitarists typically used the 130 speakers. WOT'S, UH THE DEAL WITH ALL THE DIFFERENT TWIN REVERBS? In 2007 FANE was relocated from its then manufacturing plant in Leeds to its current home at our headquarters in Castleford, West Yorkshire, England. Classic British Fane Crescendo tone. Hey! Brand New Fane Crescendo 12A 12 Aftermarket Recone Kit. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Shown above - Examples of frame spoke labels used on Fane Crescendos from the 1970s. WOT'S, UH THE DEAL WITH THE FENDER 59 BASSMAN REISSUES DAVID GILMOUR USED? Suitable for reproducing both American and British type sounds, it's perfect for players seeking vintage rock tones in abundance. Butler Tube Driver. Note the extra "ground" switch on the left, which was actually a dummy switch to mimic the look of the original Bassman. - David Gilmour, Guitar Player, Nov 1984. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Gilmour's 1990-91 era 59 Bassman reissue with 10" blue frame Alnico Legend 1028P speakers (Evidence Audio photo), 10" blue frame Alnico Legend 1028P speakers with paper voice coils, made by Eminence for Fender. They have the same cast metal frame as the Scholz Classic/Scholz Sugarcone speakers George Scholz used to sell with his Harry Joyce branded Hiwatt amps and speaker cabs. The unit used a high frequency electrical discharge to produce sound waves by ionising the air in a small quartz tube coupled to a flared horn. They can occasionally be found on the used market, but I do not know anything about the accuracy or build quality. Get the best deals on Fane when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. This speaker has had a small cone repair, its sound and looks are unaffected. Thankyou all, I thought it was a mad thought! These are the same sound clips from this page. A 1x12" cab or 2x12" (two 12" speakers) is suitable for most home or small venue players. The revolutionary and trail-blazing new speaker technology was highly successful. Most were 50w or 70w Fanes with completely different specs. David used them on the front end of his Yamaha RA-200 rotary speaker cabinets for Pink Floyd's 1977 tour and 1980-81 performances of The Wall, and in his barn and Hove studios. The original Crescendos were 12" 100w, 15" 100w, and 18" 150w models, all available in both 8 ohm and 15-16ohm. Shown above - David Gilmour's WEM Starfinder 4x12 speaker cabinets from his 2006 tour with barely visible Producing high-quality pro audio loudspeakers. These should be the best clones for Fane Crescendo speakers. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Shown above - Fane Crescendo speaker catalog pages and ad listings from the early 1970s. It also works for David's 2006 tour tones, heard on Remember That Night and Live in Gdansk. Without seeing the model number or specs it can be very difficult to identify which is which because Crescendos were not always branded with a Crescendo label.

-David Gilmour, Guitar Player, Nov 1984. Fane produced a massive number of speaker models with many different options, so there is not one "Fane" sound, and the Crescendos sounded very different to other Fanes. Arthur Barnes (Centre) with David Biggs and Dennis Newbold. He had WEM 4x12 cabinets with Fane Crescendo speakers in, identical to the ones he uses now" - Pink Floyd backline tech Phil Taylor, Guitarist Magazine Jan 1995, "I have two new 100-watt Fender Twin Reverb heads running to two 4xl2 cabinets each-two WEM cabinets with Fane Crescendo speakers and two Marshall cabinets with Celestions." The modern Fender Twin Reverb works very well to replicate those many of the 1970s Pink Floyd tones heard on Dark Side of The Moon and Wish You Were Here. "Like a Celestion that grew up and took steroids." . By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. I went down to Hi-Watt in Kingston (in 1974) and saw Dave Reeves and bought two 100 watt heads which are still in Dave's rack today. The Crescendos have a distinct bright tone that accents the upper mid range. Depending on the speakers used, these cabs typically weigh in at 50-68 kg/110-150 lbs range! In 1984, 1986, 1994, 2001- 2006, and 2015-2016 David combined his Fane Crescendo speakers with Celestion speakers to make a more balanced sound in his live rigs. In the 1970s Fane made speakers for Selmer,Watkins (WEM), Simms-Watts, and Dave Reeves of Sound City and Hiwatt fame, which is likely where Pink Floyd was first introduced to them. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Originally the G12/75 and G12T-75 had a vent hole on the back to relieve VC pressure and tame the high end, allowing them to stay clean at very high volume, but later G12T-75 speakers from around 1986 onward had no vent.

There were also 12" and 15" "Crescendo M.V." Vintage 1970s Fane 50w 12" Speaker Sound City Hiwatt Model 12289 , Cone WHF1005.

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