Description
Offered for your consideration is a vintage Jensen part # P15N 15 inch Alnico magnet wide-range woofer, USA-manufactured in 1949. At first I thought that the EIA source/date code, 220919, indicated that it was made by Jensen (220) in the 19th week of 1959 since permanent magnet Jensen woofers from the late 1940’s aren’t encountered very often. But then I saw “original speaker from 1949 Fender amp works well” handwritten on the box that the woofer was stored in, and the 49xx code on the transformer shelf. So, please have a look at my large photos and read the remaining description to decide if this remarkable Jensen guitar speaker should be yours. This Jensen 15” extended-range woofer is in relatively clean, good condition. The ribbed, seamed original paper cone does have one old puncture repair, as pictured, with some fading, smoothing, and ingrained dust from the years, but it’s still quite sound structurally. Plus, the vented voice coil dustcap is in great shape with no telltale signs of ever being harmed, and the suspension is cone-integral permanent. In addition, the steel basket has no dents but there is some enamel fading, a bit of surface rust, and a number of tiny scuffs and scratches, as pictured. The ivory, four-piece chip paper flange gasket is notably well-preserved. Also, the magnetic pot covering the Alnico V magnet structure has no flaws, but the bell-shaped cover it should have is missing (I do have the original screw for it). And, the terminal spades have been de-soldered. I also placed a tiny red decal next to positive for the new owner’s convenience. Most importantly, this Jensen 15” speaker has been fully tested and sounds great—very strong with clear, fast midrange, ample bass, and highs that approach the audibility limit. Plus, I tested its DC resistance at 7.1?, consistent with a nominal 8 ohm driver rating. Lastly, the basket measures 15?” diameter, it stands 6?” tall, and the four-corner mounting holes are spaced 10?” adjacent / 14?” diagonal apart, c-t-c. This old Jensen was made to last by American craftsmen, and last it certainly has! As pictured and described, this Jensen P15N wide-range 15” guitar speaker is offered at a competitive price. Terms of sale: I encourage interested parties to ask any questions they may have about this listing before committing to purchase as there are no cancellations, returns, refunds, or claims considered. Payment is due at checkout by PayPal or other accepted methods. This is a heavy driver, so U.S. mailing addresses will pay $29.95 for very securely packed shipping via U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, or UPS with tracking, delivery confirmation, and insurance. International purchases accepted only from those who are able to pay with PayPal, including shipping by insured U.S Postal Service Global Priority Air Mail—fast but expensive—no exceptions. Thanks for looking! *The woofer will have a piece of rigid cardboard secured over the cone with wire ties at four mounting holes. Then it’ll be wrapped with protective sheets and placed in a sturdy box with shock-absorbent materials. This will ensure the cone, surround, and terminals are fully protected, and that there are no disappointments!
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