{"product_id":"2026-milkman-jerry","title":"2026 Milkman JG40 \"Jerry\" Milkman Alnico D120 Speaker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe JG40 is Milkman Sound's answer to a special project announced in 2024: a grab-and-go version of Jerry Garcia's iconic rig, borrowing the styling of his setup and aiming to nail his late-'70s guitar tone, when he was using JBL D and K 120 speakers pretty much exclusively. Milkman sourced about 50 original JBL speakers and had them rebuilt for a limited-edition run of amplifiers. The whole process was difficult and expensive, and in the end the amp stayed out of the regular lineup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat changed in early 2025, when Milkman completed a faithful reproduction of the JBL speaker, the Milkman Alnico Speaker. Now the amp is part of the regular lineup, though availability remains somewhat restricted because of the time-consuming nature and expense of building it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCircuit: 40W Class AB via a pair of 6L6 power tubes, with adjustable grid bias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker: Milkman Alnico D120 (paper edge), 8 ohm, a faithful recreation of the classic JBL K120, which is no longer made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffects: Tube-driven spring reverb, with a reverb tone control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabinet: 12\" combo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 21\" W × 9\" D × 20½\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 47 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls: Volume, Bright, Treble, Midrange, Bass, Reverb, Reverb Tone, Preamp Level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt as a \"clean machine,\" the JG40 maintains high definition, note separation, and dynamic response even when pushed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker response:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Milkman D120 is a faithful recreation of the classic JBL K120 Alnico speaker, which is no longer made. It gives the amp tight lows, bright upper-mid chime, and zero flub.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWarmth \u0026amp; EQ control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Volume, bright switch, treble, midrange, and bass controls let you dial in woody warmth or cutting single-coil articulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOnboard reverb:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A tube-driven spring reverb circuit with a dedicated reverb tone control adds lush, ambient space.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrateful Dead \/ Garcia tones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nails the sparkling, articulate clean tones of the late '70s.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCountry and slide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excels at crisp country riffs, clean pedal steel bends, and dynamic slide playing (think Ariel Posen-style tones).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade by Milkman Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: JG40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40W Class AB, 6L6 pair, adjustable grid bias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilkman Alnico D120 speaker (paper edge), 8 ohm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable now at Wood \u0026amp; Wire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milkman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67677440475321,"sku":null,"price":4399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/2026MilkmanJG40_Jerry_MilkmanAlnicoD120Speakerfront.webp?v=1791989726","url":"https:\/\/woodandwire.net\/products\/2026-milkman-jerry","provider":"Wood \u0026 Wire Fine Fretted Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}