my 1978 Cab

Dmann · 12-28-2008, 01:04 PM

Well I bought this thing when I was 15 (19 years ago) along with a JMP 2203 Mk2 Master Volume 100w Lead Head used, (traded in a Peavy Bandit 112 and about $300 cash) and after finding this website, decided to finally open it up and see what was inside.

From reading various opinions, I apparently have a pretty decent somewhat vintage Cab?

Only one thing, I checked every square inch and there is no signature inside anywhere... so anyone know whats up with that? everything looks authentic to me. I checked a reference and the codes indicate the G12-65's are 1978's. Also looks like the previous owner did some re-wiring. I haven't had any issues though, I love the sound of this now 30 year old Cab, hasn't failed me in 19 years of LOUD metal shredding goodness.

Vintageheadbox · 12-28-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmann

Well I bought this thing when I was 15 (19 years ago) along with a JMP 2203 Mk2 Master Volume 100w Lead Head used, (traded in a Peavy Bandit 112 and about $300 cash) and after finding this website, decided to finally open it up and see what was inside.

From reading various opinions, I apparently have a pretty decent somewhat vintage Cab?

Only one thing, I checked every square inch and there is no signature inside anywhere... so anyone know whats up with that? everything looks authentic to me. I checked a reference and the codes indicate the G12-65's are 1978's. Also looks like the previous owner did some re-wiring. I haven't had any issues though, I love the sound of this now 30 year old Cab, hasn't failed me in 19 years of LOUD metal shredding goodness.

Nice looking cab you got there.. Sometimes there were no sigs also It cant be a 78 the Jcm800 series didnt come out until 1981

Dmann · 12-28-2008, 08:20 PM

hmm ok, I guess I made a mistake reading the codes. I think I was just stuck on 1978 because I also found out my Head is a '78 today.
(Info posted here Identifying, Repairing, Cleaning advice )
Anyways, Did a re-read of the codes stamped on the G12-65's which are;

Month / Year / Day
LP12 - L/P/12 - November 1981 12th
LP13 - L/P/13 - November 1981 13th
EQ23 - E/Q/23 - May 1982 23rd
EQ24 - E/Q/24 - May 1982 24th

I think I got it right this time, used this as a reference Celestion Date Codes

12-28-2008, 01:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dmann Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 15	my 1978 Cab Well I bought this thing when I was 15 (19 years ago) along with a JMP 2203 Mk2 Master Volume 100w Lead Head used, (traded in a Peavy Bandit 112 and about $300 cash) and after finding this website, decided to finally open it up and see what was inside. From reading various opinions, I apparently have a pretty decent somewhat vintage Cab? Only one thing, I checked every square inch and there is no signature inside anywhere... so anyone know whats up with that? everything looks authentic to me. I checked a reference and the codes indicate the G12-65's are 1978's. Also looks like the previous owner did some re-wiring. I haven't had any issues though, I love the sound of this now 30 year old Cab, hasn't failed me in 19 years of LOUD metal shredding goodness.

12-28-2008, 08:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dmann Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 15	Re: my 1978 Cab hmm ok, I guess I made a mistake reading the codes. I think I was just stuck on 1978 because I also found out my Head is a '78 today. (Info posted here Identifying, Repairing, Cleaning advice ) Anyways, Did a re-read of the codes stamped on the G12-65's which are; Month / Year / Day LP12 - L/P/12 - November 1981 12th LP13 - L/P/13 - November 1981 13th EQ23 - E/Q/23 - May 1982 23rd EQ24 - E/Q/24 - May 1982 24th I think I got it right this time, used this as a reference Celestion Date Codes

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