Description
The Eminence Platinum Series L12-40A is the Alnico-voiced heart of the Platinum
lineup—a 12-inch, 40-watt guitar speaker designed to capture the warmth, chime,
and musical compression that made the most legendary vintage amps iconic. Built
with a premium Alnico magnet, the L12-40A responds dynamically to your picking
hand, delivering harmonically rich cleans, smooth breakup, and expressive
overdrive that sings. Purpose-built for players who crave “feel” over sheer power,
the L12-40A is ideal for boutique amp builders, blues and classic rock players, and
anyone seeking studio-ready Alnico tone in a reliable, American-made package.
The L12-40A marks Eminence’s return to the Alnico speaker segment, delivering the classic
warmth and clarity that Alnico magnets are known for, with modern enhancements in
dynamics and articulation. Inspired by the iconic Red Fang, this 40-watt speaker offers
smooth, vintage tones, ideal for genres like blues, rock, and country.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Basket Diameter 304.8 mm (12 in)
Nominal Impedence 16 Ω
Power Rating Watts 40 W
Resonance 97.13 Hz
Usable Frequency Range 80Hz-5.2kHz
Sensitivity 97.3 dB
Magnet Weight 992.215 g (35 oz)
Gap Height 7.92 mm (0.312 in)
Nominal Voice Coil Diameter 44.45 mm (1.75 in)
8ΩMOUNTING AND SHIPPING INFO
Overall Diameter 309.12 mm (12.17 in)
Baffle Hole Diameter 282.70 mm (11.13 in)
Front Gasket Yes/No Yes
Rear Gasket Yes/No No
Mounting Holes Diameter 6.096 mm (0.24 in)
Mounting Holes B.C.D. 298.45 mm (11.75 in)
Magnet Diameter 102.87 mm (4.05 in)
Depth 161.036 mm (6.34 in)
Shipping Weight 4.81 kg (10.6 lb)
Net Weight 3.99 kg (8.8 lb)
Volume Displaced 2.24 liters (136.7 in3)