12 Inch Weber 12A125-A Speaker( 8 ohm, 30w, Medium dope)

Weber 12A125A (Alnico) — The Goldilocks Speaker for Tweed 5E3 Amps

Best Speaker for

late 50’s tweed Deluxe, replaces Chicago Jensen P12Q.

12″, 11oz AlNiCo magnet, 30 watts, 1-1/4″ voice coil, seamed, ribbed cone.

Bright, later breakup that is very smooth and compressed at higher volumes. A favorite for late tweed and early brown Deluxe.

Specs

Weight: 4.85 lbs, Diameter: 12.125″, Depth: 6.25″ with cover, Cutout size: 10.75″

If there’s one speaker that consistently unlocks the full potential of a tweed 5E3, it’s the Weber 12 Inch 12A125A (Alnico). Often called the “Goldilocks” choice—not too loose, not too stiff—this speaker nails the balance that classic tweed circuits demand.

The 12A125A delivers a tightened low end that reins in the infamous 5E3 flub without sacrificing warmth. Chords stay defined, single notes stay punchy, and the amp feels more controllable at gig and studio volumes. The woody, harmonically rich midrange preserves that unmistakable tweed voice—raw, vocal, and alive—while sitting perfectly in a mix.