It currently has the above mentioned celestion rockdriver junior. 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. Oversized tolexcovered ply birch 4x12 cab wcelestion vintage 30. Celestion metalhard rock 2x12 speaker set guitar center. Whatever the sound, from the bayou to the blues, the patriot series has a speaker that can deliver it. Celestion cream 12 guitar speaker features at a glance. Celestion rockdriver junior post by slashwannabe1 wed apr 25, 2012 5. The cream has been specially created to bring alnico class to all kinds of amps from 1watt to 90watts. Eminence the governor redcoat series 12 75watt replacement guitar speaker 8 ohm. Nos comes with the upgraded jensen c12n speaker, and it really warms up the sound and cuts out the highs that the hr series. In the mid 70s a friend bought a bass marshall, a normal plexi head specified for bass, but with a rectangular 4 x 15 speaker cabinet, in a zig zag pattern.
A comparison of the vintage 30, g12h55,classic vtype and the g12m greenback from celestion. Celestion 12 guitar amp replacement speakers sweetwater. Skip to main content skip to footer site51273887991479 site51274741970544124368 new 660230 celestion vintage 30 60w, 12 guitar speaker site51273887991479,site51273887991537. Closed back cabinets old dog guitar gear electric guitar. Jan 07, 2017 a comparison of the vintage 30, g12h55,classic vtype and the g12m greenback from celestion.
The celestion g12 century vintage guitar speaker features a pot type magnet that actually sits inside the voice coil. Demo of david laboga dl112psdeluxe cabinet, loaded with three different celestion speakers for comparison. The vs6 is one of the most popular guitars in the vintage range due to its stunning looks, excellent playability thanks to its ingenious offset heel design and awesome tones via authenticrecipe wilkinson mwvc double coil pickups. Celestion vintage 30 60w, 12 guitar speaker 8 ohm musicians. The metalhard rock 2x12 speaker set features one celestion vintage 30 speaker and one celestion g12t75 12 speaker. Eminence the governor redcoat series 12 75watt replacement. It conveys a satisfying warmth, detailed expressiveness and exceptional. Select speaker by name celestion g10 gold celestion gold celestion cream celestion blue celestion ruby vtjunior g10n40 g10 greenback g10 creamback g10 vintage neo 250 copperback g12k100 atype f12x200 vtype g12m65 creamback g12h75 creamback classic. Theyve been in one of my studio cabs for years, not on the road.
Celestion vintage 30 in deluxe reverb the gear page. What would be the best wgs to swap in closer to, get superior to the original. A 12 guitar speaker with vintage british sound via alnico magnet 90w power rating for todays powerhouse amps pressed steel chassis. Celestion cream 12 90watt alnico guitar speaker 16 ohm. The speakers are all mounted in the same cabinet, an all ply marshall jcm800 1933 1x12 closed back. Easy for them to make any such one today, but doubt they would because of lack of a sizable market for it. Celestion g12 century vintage 60w, 12 neodymium guitar. Evokes the sounds of the classic 1960s and 70s rock bands. Guitar speaker comparison tcase 2xiso celestion vintage 30, eminence legend v12, altec 4178h duration.
I like the sounds of the amp except it seems to have wa. Im using a 20 gibson les paul sg aged custom shop and a 1982 marshall jcm800 4104. The g1260 is a custom made celestion speaker thats very similar to a vintage 30. The g1260 has excellent low end response with smooth top end sparkle. Celestion vtype 12 70w guitar amp speaker 8 ohm musician. In the 1960s, celestion s original greenback speakers helped shape generations of guitar tone, and became a staple of modern music. The reason is, i own 26 different amps and each one has a best tone. The celestion g10 vintage guitar speaker is the natural evolution of the wellrespected vintage 10 speaker. We all know that our choice of guitar, pickups and amps are hugely. Celestion guitar amplifiers for sale in stock ebay.
Currrent slide celestion g12h anniversary 30w, 12 guitar speaker. 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. But, not to make you send another amp back, but the blues jr. Size 15 diameter 12 diameter 10 diameter 8 diameter. Celestion seventy 80 12 guitar speaker features at a glance. I mainly use les pauls with either paf clones or p90s. Im basically looking for a used pair of v30s, but hellatones dont pop up on ebay too often in single or double pairs, and was wondering what eminences equivalents are. Vintage celestion lk23 10 8 ohm england speaker matched pair from marshall 8x10. Eminence has teamed up with veteran pedal steeler paul franklin and blues guitarist josh smith to create two guitar speakers that are as versatile as the artists themselves. In fact, the company crafted the first ever dedicated guitar speaker, solidifying the brands place as the voice of rock and roll. A 12 guitar speaker with modern british sound the perfect balance of deep bass, smooth mids, colorful highs, and epic power handling great for all musical styles 80w 80hz5khz 16 ohms 6.
The g12h75 creamback delivers 75watts of power handling with ease and has unmistakeable g12h tone, with a tighter low end than the g12m65 creamback and a punchier, more dynamic high end. I use this speakercab with my backup amp, a mesa ta15. I got lots of input from the web and friends, but at the end you have to try and find the one you like. In boutique combos it delivers lowend warmth and midrange attack. Celestion g12 neo creamback guitar speaker 16 ohms 12 guitar speaker with neodymium magnet, 4. Open quick view dialog for celestion heritage g12h 55hz 30w, 12 vintage guitar speaker incheckoutpromo. How new speakers could improve your guitar tone hughes. Ive recently purchased a cabinet with seventy 80s in it. Celestion g10s50 vintage guitar speakers pair srb music. Be sure to match the correct ohm rating for your amplifier output. The celestion g12h is a reissue of their 12 guitar speaker that was rereleased in 1994 for the celestion 70th anniversary. New celestion atypes are killer for the atone the gear page. I recently put one in a somewhat bright sounding scumback 1x12 cab the cab with a hinge on the back i have. The g12h in its most commonly found form is the 30watt cousin of the g12m.
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 few years ago i replaced the stock jensen c12n with an eminence cannabis rex. Basically looking for the eminence version of v30, g12h30, greenback, and how you guys thought they stood up to the celestion equivalent. All speakers are 12 and demonstrated by denis cornell. Celestion seventy 80 12 80watt replacement guitar speaker. The g10 gold is the ultimate 10 speaker, blending unmistakable alnico class with a rich lowend, creamy midrange and vintage chiming topend.
Celestion vintage 30 the v30 guitar speaker features complex overtones, a warm lowend, a rich vocal midrange and a beautifully detailed topend. This has been the predominant speaker when it comes to heavy metal recordings, and for good reason. Didnt eminence release a line of speakers based off of celestions most popular ones. Hughes and kettner attax 80 guitar amp demo youtube. My main amp is a mesa lone start special, and i like a thicker, more rounded sound, even when cranked. 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 g10 vintage 60w, 10 guitar speaker 8 ohm. 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 g12h anniversary 30w, 12 guitar speaker 8 ohm. My friend, who is a gear snob and tends to stick with kerry wright cabs and vintage celestion and scumback speakers, took one listen to the atype in that cab and immediately offered to buy the cab and speaker off me.
Anaheim, ca february 4, 2019 at this years namm show, celestion, the company responsible for the firstever dedicated guitar speaker and wellknown as the voice of rock and roll behind many of the worlds most memorable guitar performances, is pleased to unveil the new celestion ruby, a 12inch diameter alnico magnet guitar speaker, with a 35watt power rating. 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. I put this into an open back seismic cabinet that had a celestion greenback in it. If you like classic rock breakup, zep, slash, etc, this might be the speaker for you. Celestion heritage g1265 12 inch guitar speaker 65 watts. The original 1967 greenback, characterised by a controlled lowend, warm mids and detailed highs. I was lucky enough to snag a hughes and kettner triplex amp at a local pawn shop. Guitar combo amplifier, 50 watts, wcelestion rockdriver junior 12 speaker, reverb. The g12m65 creamback produces the familiar woody g12m tone, but handles greater power making it ideally suited for todays amps, when a vintage tone is desired. 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 new millennium. Delivering sledgehammer lows in 4x12s as favored by slipknots mick thomson. Best for guitar keeping the classic sound would be what could be called a 12 speaker assembled in a 15 frame, meaning a 12 guitar speaker voice coil and magnet built on a 15 frame and pushing a light thin paper cone.
Celestion heritage g1265 65w, 12 vintage guitar speaker. If you want a truly vintage sound, this is the speaker for you. In this clip i compare 27 celestion 12 inch guitar speakers. Celestion rockdriver junior warehouse guitar speakers.
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 celestion vintage 30 is really good for classic rock. I love the celestion blues, the green backs and the heritage series speakers. I am not sure what watts the fender speaker is that i replaced the vintage 30 with, but it. New celestion atypes are killer for the atone the gear. Get the guaranteed best price on speakers for instrument amps like the celestion vintage 30 60w, 12 guitar speaker at musicians friend. A guitar amps tube power amp works on the principle of matching. Closer to the sound of the vintage 30 than its predecessor, the g10 vintage still maintains a distinctive tonal flavour of its own. Celestion heritage g12h 55hz 30w, 12 vintage guitar speaker. Get the guaranteed best price on speakers for instrument amps like the celestion vtype 12 70w guitar amp speaker at musicians friend. The g10s50 has higher power handling capacity while retaining much of the chime celestions are known for. Ive heard good things about the eminence texas heat also.
The alnicomagnet celestion cream 12 guitar speaker gives you vintage tone, with increased power handling for todays powerhouse amps. Celestion blue or gold celestion greenback g12m 25w celestion g1230h eminence legend 1258 i didnt like the weber 12f150, the wgss didnt do it for me either and so the jensen reissues. The original celestion seventy 80 speaker weighed just under 6 lbs. Celestion vintage 30s vs seventy 80 ultimate guitar.
The celestion vintage 30 has been one of the most used and most notorious speakers of the guitar world. Open quick view dialog for celestion heritage g1265 65w, 12 vintage guitar speaker incheckoutpromo. Incorporating a solid mahogany body with mahogany setneck complete with ingenious offsetneck design for superb upper fret access. Give your amp a modern british sound with the celestion seventy 80 speaker. I do play modern droptuned songs as well and the speaker does well in the marshall but it may not be as tight as some might like for that style of music. They break up a little, in a nice way, but i would characterize them as. Home made cabinet with celestion rockdriver speaker vs palmer. Our opinion is the g1260 is slightly warmerdarker than a stock vintage 30 guitar speaker. It is now rated at 60w capabilit and, handles extra heat generated by higher power equipment. Despite made in china this palmer cabinet sounds very good. Celestion g12h30 70th anniversary vintage series 16 ohm guitar 30 watt speaker.
Make offer rola celestion creamback g12h vintage guitar speaker pair celestion vintage g12m blackback speakers pair from 1978 marshall combo. G10 greenback this guitar speaker adds real class to small combos and when combined in a 4x10 provides a raunchy fullbodied tone rich in lowend thump. It is now rated at 60w capabilit and, handles extra heat. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items.