Fane 12" speakers worth?

[loglinear]

I have a Hiwatt 4x12 cab from 1978. Contains 4 Fane steel frame, 16 Ohm, 50Watt speakers. I want to keep the cab and load it with Celestions, and then sell the 4 Fanes at a guitar show. Anyone know what the 4 Fanes might be worth, please? Are they sought after, or not really?

date codes on the speakers show "24/78", serial #s in the 11,000's. That's it. They look kind of industrial: no label on magnet, steel frame, not a fully round magnet (two opposite flat edges on the round perimeter of the magnet). Please see attched pic.

Thanks!

[loglinear]

whoops...serial #s are in the 25,000's, not 11,000's.

[Natural Mystic]

Dude, how much do you want I'm interested!

[cjmask]

I have the same Hiwatt cab. Solid as a rock isn't it. I love it, but the fanes have their own character. A little dark maybe? I have thought about switching out the speakers because the cab is so solid. I can't really help you out with the price of them, but they are supposed to be crazy vintage collectibles. I have been offered $800 + for the cab. let me know if you find a price!

[TAVD]

Worth more than any Celestions, imo, but I do think there's a place for each. Hiwatts just sound right with Fanes and Marshalls just sound right with [good] Celestions. I love Fanes and I own a few, but I don't think you'll get what they're worth, especially at a guitar show. I'd stick 'em in a box for safe keeping or buy another cab. You might break even if you sell them and blow your wad on Celestions.

[Musiclab]

I think Fanes are soooooo much nicer than celestions, I take that back, they're JUNK!
quickly sell me you Hiwatt cabinet for 100 bucks

[Natural Mystic]

The coveted Fane speaker is the early 70's 25watt version with the cast frame. These go for some good money any where between $100-$200 per speaker. The ones you have are more readily available and are not worth as much... probably about $75-$100 a piece. PM me if you'd like to sell them, I have a few friends who love Hiwatt gear and will pay you good money for them!