The American Bass Godfather is one of the most legendary names in SPL bass — a subwoofer (and amplifier line) built to move serious air. In this American Bass Godfather review we cover the subwoofer specs in 12", 15" and 18", the Godfather amplifiers, power handling, recone options, and who it's for. Everything is in stock at JS Ultimate Sounds.
American Bass Godfather Review: Quick Verdict
The Godfather is American Bass's flagship SPL subwoofer — a high-excursion, high-power woofer for builders chasing big numbers. With massive motors and serious power handling, it rewards a strong electrical system and a properly tuned enclosure. If you want a legendary name that genuinely gets loud, the Godfather delivers.
American Bass Godfather Subwoofer Specs
- Power (18"): 3,000W RMS / 6,000W max
- Impedance: Dual 1-ohm or Dual 2-ohm (GF-1811 / GF-1822) — match the coil to your amp
- Voice Coil: 4.0" flat-wound coil for high power handling and heat tolerance
- Sizes: Available in 12", 15" and 18"
- Use: SPL competition and extreme daily bass builds
See full details on the American Bass Godfather 18" subwoofer page.
American Bass Godfather Amplifiers
To feed a Godfather sub, American Bass offers matching Godfather amplifiers. The Godfather 2000.1D delivers 2,340W RMS at 1 ohm from an efficient Class D design (over 90% efficiency), while the Godfather 3000.1FR is a full-range Class AB monoblock making 3,000W at 1 ohm. Match the amp's RMS to your sub's wired impedance.
Power Handling & What You Need
A Godfather sub is a big-power driver — to get the most from it, plan for a strong electrical system: a Big 3 upgrade, a high-output alternator, and one or more batteries. Build a properly braced, correctly tuned enclosure and set your amp gain carefully.
Godfather Recone Kits
Pushed your Godfather too hard? American Bass offers genuine Godfather recone kits in 12", 15" and 18" to rebuild your sub with factory parts and get it back to full output — far cheaper than replacing the whole driver.
Who Should Buy the American Bass Godfather?
The Godfather is for serious bass-heads and SPL competitors who want a legendary, high-output subwoofer and have (or will build) the electrical to support it. For milder daily builds, American Bass's other series may be a better fit — see our brand overview below.
Where to Buy the American Bass Godfather
JS Ultimate Sounds carries American Bass Godfather subwoofers, amplifiers and recone kits in stock and ready to ship. Want the brand overview first? Read our Is American Bass a Good Brand? review.
American Bass Godfather FAQ
How much power does the American Bass Godfather handle?
The Godfather 18" handles 3,000W RMS / 6,000W max with a 4.0" flat-wound voice coil. Other sizes scale accordingly. It's a big-power SPL driver that rewards a strong electrical system.
What sizes does the Godfather come in?
The American Bass Godfather subwoofer is available in 12", 15" and 18", in dual 1-ohm or dual 2-ohm configurations to match your amplifier.
What amp should I use with a Godfather sub?
Use a matching high-power monoblock such as the Godfather 2000.1D (2,340W at 1 ohm) or Godfather 3000.1FR (3,000W at 1 ohm), wired to your sub's impedance.
Are American Bass Godfather subs good?
Yes. The Godfather is American Bass's flagship SPL subwoofer, known for high excursion and serious power handling. It's built for loud, competition-minded builds.
Can you recone a Godfather subwoofer?
Yes. American Bass offers genuine Godfather recone kits in 12", 15" and 18" to rebuild the driver with factory parts and restore full output.
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