The g12h in its most commonly found form is the 30watt cousin of the g12m. New listing vintage 1976 marshall jmp 4x12 guitar amp cabinet w celestion g12m blackbacks. All speakers are 12 and demonstrated by denis cornell. Although the low end of the 75 watt celestion used in 1960as and bs is more in your face or should i say, chest than the vintage 30, it might interest you to know that the latter is the first choice of modern metal crunch masters such as james hetfield metallica, dave mustaine. I seriously thought i was going to have to actually save for a while to fill the cab with the speakers i wanted but then i ran across the wgs website. Celestion metalhard rock 2x12 speaker set guitar center.
With the g12 century vintage, celestions mission was to create a loudspeaker that combined all the benefits of a neodymium magnet structure with a voicing that evoked the classic guitar tones of the 1960s and 70s. In this clip i compare 27 celestion 12 inch guitar speakers. Celestion t3903 12 classic series vintage 30 60w 8 ohm speaker. A few years ago i replaced the stock jensen c12n with an eminence cannabis rex. Note that the soundfiles are not normalized adjusted to the same maximum volume. Vintage 30 speaker the celestion vintage 30 speaker recreates the sound of the original celestion blue with new cone and new coil assembly to improve performance. The sl6 tweeter was developed with the diagnostic help of laser interferometry so that its first breakup mode was above the audio band, resulting in true pistonic motion in the unit. Celestion heritage g1265 12 inch guitar speaker 65 watts.
Celestion rockdriver junior warehouse guitar speakers. It is an adaptation of the classic lead, offering a pleasing lift in the upper frequency spectrum, solid bass, and plenty of midrange. Here at celestion we wholeheartedly approve of this experimental behaviour and humbly suggest a few combinations of our own. Celestion vintage 30s post by doctor turn sun jan 28, 2018 4. Starting in the 1960s, they helped define generations of guitar tone. Possibly wgs could even downsize the et series further for. A combination of aggressive crunch and midrange warmth made the g1265 a firm favourite in the early 60s, 70s and 80s.
Celestion g12k100 12 8 ohm guitar speaker 100w celestions very own monster of rock, the g12k100, makes full use of the heaviest g12 magnet to combine huge power handling with superb clarity across a wide frequency response. Im using a 20 gibson les paul sg custom shop aged and a 1982 marshall jcm800 4104. Developed in the midsixties, it was quickly adopted by players like hendrix, clapton, beck and page, who typified the louder and more aggressive blues rock playing styles that came to characterize that era. However this specific magnet configuration, combined with a carefully selected cone material and edge treatment, gifts the g12 century vintage with a classic rock sound for. The celestion seventy 80 12 guitar speaker gives you modern british tone with gutsy midrange and plenty of top end punch. Originally created in the late 70s using more modern techniques and materials for a higher power handling, the g1265 is widely regarded as one of the best speakers ever produced for use in a 4x12 cabinet. The neo characteristics of fast attack, responsiveness and articulation are very much in evidence. The tone kings full eminence celestion speaker cross comparison chart. The smallest and least expensive of the group is the impact 10, a compact twoway system whose 5inch woofer operates in a vented enclosure and crosses over at 3. The f12x200 is celestions answer to the growing trend of fullrange flatresponse speakers. May 17, 2016 testing both speakers through a bogner 112otp and bogner barcelona head in 20 watt mode. Comparison 27 celestion guitar speakers using the same. The seventy 80 takes the sound of celestion s classic original g12m greenback ceramic speaker to the max.
Celestions decades of experience in speaker construction shines in this unique design that offers neutral voicing while maintaining the feel and response of a celestion guitar speaker. Celestion g10 vintage guitar speaker the g10 vintage is the natural evolution of the wellrespected vintage 10. Celestion seventy 80 12 80watt replacement guitar speaker. Celestion vintage 30 8 ohms my goto speaker 061811. Recorded as part of the ultimate speaker demo as featured on. The g12m creamback is perhaps the definitive vintage celestion ceramic magnet guitar speaker. Celestion has made a name for itself as the speakermaker of choice for some of the biggest names in amplification today, and its not due to plain luck. This has been the predominant speaker when it comes to heavy metal recordings, and for good reason. The seventy 80 is one of celestions most popular speakers. The metalhard rock 2x12 speaker set features one celestion vintage 30 speaker and one celestion g12t75 12 speaker. A comparison of the vintage 30, g12h55,classic vtype and the g12m greenback from celestion. However, when i replaced the cannabis rex with the celestion g1265 heritage i said to myself now i know why bigname players have used celestion. Celestion classic lead 80 80w, 12 guitar speaker 16 ohm. This oversized item has special shipping requirements.
The tubemeister 112 cabinet is loaded with a single 12 celestion vintage 30 speaker, beloved by guitarists worldwide for its rich midrange and allaround fantastic response. Celestion alnico blue, ruby, gold and cream shootout youtube. It is now rated at 60w capabilit and, handles extra heat generated by higher power equipment. The regular celestion labeled versions sound almost the same. Classic series g10 vintage speakers pdf manual download. The original 1967 greenback, characterised by a controlled lowend, warm mids and detailed highs. In the end i went with the vintage just because i liked the sound of it better than the greenback. A very modern approach is combining speakers with different characteristics to get your own special tonal cocktail.
Im using a 20 gibson les paul sg aged custom shop and a 1982 marshall jcm800 4104. But judging by a some clips on youtube it seems a good bit forward than british vintage, so id imagine its more in the g1265 lineage. But given time i became very happy with the tight woody tone of the g10. In fact, the company crafted the first ever dedicated guitar speaker, solidifying the brands place as the voice of rock and roll. Incorporating a solid mahogany body with mahogany setneck complete with ingenious offsetneck design for superb upper fret access. I looking for a speaker that sounds similar to the celestion rockdriver junior. Celestion classic series g10 vintage specifications pdf.
Unfollow celestion vintage speaker to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ok i removed 4 hughes and kettner v12 rockdriver vintage series 12 8ohm speaker drivers from a 4x12 hughes and kettner guitar cabinet which stated it was 400watts also listed, making each driver in theory rate at 100watts according to hughes and kettner. The reversefitted neck double coil and out of phase centre position wiring created one of the most recognisable guitar sounds of the genre real black magic. A comparison of 18 guitar speakers, using the same riff and under the same conditions. Celestion classic lead 80 vs celestion vintage 30 youtube. The g10n40 is characterised by satisfyingly deep lows that are complemented by sweet and clear upper mids and an articulate, welldefined top end. View and download celestion classic series g10 vintage specifications online. View and download celestion classic series g12 century vintage specifications online. Sounds this is an extremely versatile amp that will sound crystal clear to its metal through the crunchy blues, the saturation in the english rock, hard. Just listen to any hendrix recording and chances are youll be listening to a g12h with a 55 cs. I wanted a 4x12 with 2 x veteran 30s in an x with 2 x g12h30s to fill out the bass. It currently has the above mentioned celestion rockdriver junior. Celestion classic lead 80 vs harley benton g212 vintage cab.
Celestion ditton 15xr speakers vintage classic rare st george, bristol celestion ditton 15xr beautiful vintage speakers stunning sound full working order very good cosmetic condition for age with some age related marks,some imperfection was covered with furniture wax as per photo,but hardly noticeable any. Celestion rockdriver junior post by slashwannabe1 wed apr 25, 2012 4. Aug 08, 2014 the g12m25 watt from the late 60s through the early 70s are my favorite celestion speakers for classic hard rock and blues tones, and the heritage series 20 watt g12m reissue is also a fantastic speaker choice for this genre. Celestion classic series g12 century vintage specifications. Blackstar series one 412a pro 240w 4x12 angled guitar cabinet w celestion vintage 30 speakers. Perfect for adding extra girth to small valve amplifiers. I was lucky enough to snag a hughes and kettner triplex amp at a local pawn shop. The resulting weight of the g12 century vintage is just 1. The hp is a celestion vintage rockdriver makes the job very well utilization very traditional setup, one is immediately at home.
Some have called the vintage 30s bass kick tuneful. I chose the celestion g10 vintage instead of the celestion greenback. The g12m25 watt from the late 60s through the early 70s are my favorite celestion speakers for classic hard rock and blues tones, and the heritage series 20 watt g12m reissue is also a fantastic speaker choice for this genre. Victory amps v112v 1x12 60watt compact extension cabinet with. This cabs small footprint and light weight make it perfect for studio or. Celestion upgrade your tone with a new guitar speaker. Celestion g12 century vintage guitar speaker 60 watts, 12 product description. Celestion design, develop and manufacture premium guitar and bass speakers, as well as high quality professional audio loudspeakers and compression drivers.
Celestion speakers cabinets vacuum tubes speakers tolex and tweed grillcloth transformers test equipment vacuum tube accessories chassis baffles adhesives glues capacitors resistors turret eyelet boards back panels cabinet hardware amplifier kits bias testers faceplates knobs capacitor kits covers logos pilot lights pots reverb accessories reverb tanks capacitor. Does wgs have anything that has similar sound characteristics. Blackstar series one 412a pro 240w 4x12 angled guitar cabinet w. The celestion will play reasonably loud, providing strainfree reproduction into the 90db spls. The shipping company will call you to schedule your delivery date and time. The voice of rock and roll loading speakers into your guitar cabinet the g10 gold is the ultimate 10 speaker, blending unmistakable alnico class with a rich lowend, creamy midrange and vintage chiming topend.
Delivering enormously detailed, complex overtones, with an intricate vintage 3d crunch, for players as diverse as slash, steve stevens and peter frampton. It is now rated at 60w capabilit and, handles extra heat. A massive bottomend, rockhard midrange and restrained topend make this the perfect speaker to add thump and grind to modern highgain tones. Classic series g12 century vintage speakers pdf manual download. Closer to the sound of the vintage 30 than its predecessor, the g10 vintage still maintains a distinctive tonal flavour of its own. The celestion vintage 30 has been one of the most used and most notorious speakers of the guitar world. This features the same same sound clip played through the celestion vintage 30 and celestion classic lead 80 guitar speakers.
Celestions very own monster of rock, the g12k100, makes full use of the heaviest g12 magnet to combine huge power handling with superb clarity across a wide frequency response. It predates the celestion vintage 30 rated at 60 watts. Developed in the 1980s as a natural evolution of the g1280, the celestion classic lead 80 features a traditional guitar speaker cone built together with a fibreglass voice coil and a larger dust cap, which encourages the specific cone modes that give this speaker its unique sound, combining the best of vintage and modern tones. Some have said that the g10 vintage is the 10 version of the vintage 30. The labelled marshall vintage by celestion, also known as the g12 vintage is the original vintage 30. Skip to main content skip to footer site51273887991517 site51274741970732124432 new 660256 celestion classic lead 80 80w, 12 guitar speaker site51273887991517,site51273887991538. Testing both speakers through a bogner 112otp and bogner barcelona head in 20 watt mode. I stumbled across these celestion clones recently as im putting together a cab for a couple of recording projects.