The hp is a celestion vintage rockdriver makes the job very well utilization very traditional setup, one is immediately at home. Celestion is a reknown maker of speakers in the uk, having been founded in 1924. Put these into a randall 4x12 cabinet in replacement of celestion rocket 50s. What would be the best wgs to swap in closer to, get superior to the original. It is now rated at 60w capabilit and, handles extra heat. 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. May 11, 2014 demo of the celestion classic lead with a montage intro 1 x12 guitar cabinet. Celestion vintage 30 vs warehouse guitar speakers et65.
Alnico blue 12 speaker the celestion blue alnico 12 speaker was originally designed in the 50s for early vox and marshall amplifiers. Delivering enormously detailed, complex overtones, with an intricate vintage 3d crunch, for players as. The vintage 30 has more of a voxlike tone somewhat like the alnico blue speakers in an ac30, while the 7080 would be a little more marshally sounding closer to the g12 75s in a marshall 412 cabinet. It conveys a satisfying warmth, detailed expressiveness and exceptional.
Its made to specialize in heavy riffs and ripping solos. Dl 1x12 cabinet creamback vs greenback vs rockdriver jr. 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 modern boutique 2x12 speaker set features one celestion alnico blue 15w 12 speaker and one celestion g12h 30w anniversary vintage guitar speaker. It uses an alnico magnet andf is known for its exceptional. I looking for a speaker that sounds similar to the celestion rockdriver junior. Celestion vintage 30 the v30 guitar speaker features complex overtones, a warm lowend, a rich vocal midrange and a beautifully detailed topend.
The g12h in its most commonly found form is the 30watt cousin of the g12m. Celestion classic lead 80 12 inch 80w guitar speaker. Hi, i bought a brand new drri and installed a brand new celestion gold speaker and thus replaced the jensen factory speaker. Celestion g12m greenback 12 speaker the g12m25 greenback speaker is a reproduction of the early ceramic magnet version of the g12, now referred to as the greenback.
As the neighbours were still in bed, tg kicked things off with the clean channel. I replaced a vox celestion 10 inch that was made in china with this celestion g10 vintage also made in china and the difference is night and day. A friend has been offered them at a good price in richer sounds and he has asked my advise. Give your guitar tone a modern boost with the bold, americanvoiced celestion atype speaker.
Recognised as the voice of 1980s rock and blues, the speaker was particularly popular in 4x12 cabinets and is considered by many to be the finest speaker. Celestion g12t75 doesnt suck vintage marshall jcm800. Im using a 20 gibson les paul sg aged custom shop and a 1982 marshall jcm800 4104. A comparison of 18 guitar speakers, using the same riff and under the same conditions. He is new to all this and i dont want to say go for it if they are a poor product, so any help would be appreciated. The celestion pulse 12 inch bass speaker is a 200 watt beast with a kevlar loaded paper cone. The g10 gold is the ultimate 10 speaker, blending unmistakable alnico class with a rich lowend, creamy midrange and vintage chiming topend. 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. I was lucky enough to snag a hughes and kettner triplex amp at a local pawn shop. Celestion rockdriver junior warehouse guitar speakers.
In fact, the company crafted the first ever dedicated guitar speaker, solidifying the brands place as the voice of rock and roll. 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. The celestion g1265, a forerunner to the g12t75, was originally created as a higherpower handling version of the g12m greenback. Celestion vintage 30 vs warehouse guitar speakers et65 on vimeo. Celestion metalhard rock 2x12 speaker set guitar center. After looking at a few options, we settled on the celestion pulse 12 inch speaker.
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. Celestion t3903 12 classic series vintage 30 60w 8 ohm reverb. Celestion classic lead 80 and montage guitar cabinet youtube. A comparison of the vintage 30, g12h55,classic vtype and the g12m greenback from celestion.
Celestion alnico blue, ruby, gold and cream shootout youtube. We find out by comparing a celestion vintage 30 8 ohm against a 16. And for the designer of a box loudspeaker, the fundamental design decision, at any price level, is how much bass extension to aim for. Basically, when you buy a cab without caring what speakers you get inem, if theyre not vintage 30s, youll most likely get these. G12t75 weapon of choice for yngwie malmsteen, the g12t75 is a high powered rock players dream with a tight lowend and aggressive midrange. The bottom line the celestion cream is an incredibly detailed speaker that rings with warm vintage chime, while the lightweight neo creamback delivers highdefinition response and punchy hard rock tones. My tech21 powerengine60 solidstate came with it inside. A firm favourite with lead guitarists, the classic lead features a tightly controlled lowend, with strong high bass low mid punch, aggressive mid range attack and a powerful yet controlled. They are not yet broken in, and i have not tried them at full blast, but would think that the difference would be even greater.
Not at all farty like the cheap stock celestion speakers that some builders put in their amps just for the name. The celestion cream is a superbly voiced alnico speaker with an enormous 90 watts of headroom and belllike tone. Guitar speakers our classic range of 10, 12 and 15 inch speakers delivering legendary celestion tone including g12m greenback, vintage 30 and g12t75. The metalhard rock 2x12 speaker set features one celestion vintage 30 speaker and one celestion g12t75 12 speaker. Classic series classic lead 80 speakers pdf manual download. Kingsdown vintage consonance innerspring plush mattress, queen.
Full text of total guitar magazine june 2005 internet archive. All speakers are 12 and demonstrated by denis cornell. Hp celestion g12 rockdriver vintage doccasion zikinf. Celestion g10 vintage 10 8 ohm guitar speaker 60w a worthy successor to the vintage 10, the g10 vintage is a 10 speaker with bags of attitude. G12m25 greenback 12 speaker the celestion g12m25 greenback speaker is a reproduction of the early ceramic magnet version of the g12, now referred to as the greenback.
Celestion heritage series g1265 heritage 12 guitar speaker. Despite made in china this palmer cabinet sounds very good. Jun 30, 2014 wanted celestion a series speakers celestion a4c center celestion a1 compact standmounts celestion a1 standmounts celestion a2 floorstanders celestion a3 floorstanders celestion a5r must have triple bar treble driver. We obtained a set of a1s, which are the bookshelf version, in a beautiful natural cherry veneer. I knew id want to record a beforeandafter to get a good handle on the. The vintage 10 is one of my all time favorite celestion speakers. Im using a 20 gibson les paul sg custom shop aged and a 1982 marshall jcm800 4104.
Comparison 27 celestion guitar speakers using the same. Not much but heres what i know about the celestion seventy80 12 speaker. Celestion bluesrock 2x12 speaker set musicians friend. For playing modern death metal black dahlia murder, bloodbath type stuff. At this low purchase price, they cost as little as the rocket 50s go for but they sound much more articulate, less mushy played a lower volumes.
Demo of david laboga dl112psdeluxe cabinet, loaded with three different celestion speakers for. Celestion bluesrock 4x12 speaker set musicians friend. Cordesman, writing about minimonitors in the aprilmay 1987 stereophile vol. Good condition, ideally not cherry and rosewood but would accept black.
The neo creamback is every ounce a classic celestion, delivering all the magical tone youd get from a traditional creamback. Celestion heritage g1265 12 inch guitar speaker 65 watts. This is a combo poweramp advertised as being capable of amplifying the sound of any preamp you play through it without colouring it, and i have to say that the advertisement does correspond to reality. The cream has been specially created to bring alnico class to all kinds of amps from 1watt to 90watts. G12h150 redback the g12h150 redback has been created for players who are looking for extreme power handling but refuse to compromise on great tone. Celestion design, develop and manufacture premium guitar and bass speakers, as well as high quality professional audio loudspeakers and compression drivers. Celestion modern boutique 2x12 speaker set guitar center.
Celestion classic lead 80 and montage guitar cabinet. Using powerful ceramic magnets and the same voice coil design as the vintage 30, the g10 packs an impressive punch with its 60 watt power handling. The celestion bluesrock 2x12 speaker set features one celestion g12m greenback 12 speaker and one celestion g12h 30w anniversary vintage guitar speaker. Their a series of speakers was introduced a short time ago, including the a1, a2, and a3. Home made cabinet with celestion rockdriver speaker vs palmer. Innovatively designed for exceptional sleep, the vintage. Possibly wgs could even downsize the et series further for. Vintageelectric vintage electric electric, semi acoustic guitars. Developed in the late 70s, the classic lead guitar speaker uses a fibreglass voice coil former to deliver an 80w power rating and a unique dynamic sound. 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. This series is an attempt to show how different speakers affect guitar. 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. 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.
I havent seen a vintage 10 in several years, though. It will always be possible to design a speaker with extension down to 20hz, but will the result be musically and commercially. Demo of david laboga dl112ps deluxe cabinet, loaded with three different celestion speakers for. Does wgs have anything that has similar sound characteristics. There were a few features that drew us to this speaker. A quick scour of the web brought us right back to celestion. In this clip i compare 27 celestion 12 inch guitar speakers. They dont have as much character as the vintage 30, but they still sound like a typical celestion speaker. 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. Celestion classic series classic lead 80 specifications pdf.
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