Looking for a Celestion for a 1X12" combo

V-man · 10-18-2009, 12:36 AM

I have a 60 watt tube combo that I am thinking of upgrading the speaker on if I can find the right deal on the right speaker.

Since this is a 60W amp running one 8ohm speaker, I am assuming the replacement must be rated for a minimum of 60 watts or I would risk blowing it at higher volumes (please correct me if I am mistaken). If so, that narrows the gap to the G12 Century Vintage, Vintage 30, G12T-75, Classic G12K-100, and a couple of less-popular options.

What I am looking for is a speaker that performs extremely well as a single speaker. Ideally the amp would be used as a dedicated blues amp with a secondary function as backup amp for punk/metal/rock. What I would like to see (if possible) is a different tool in the shed, though.

I have 2 4x12s: a 16 ohm 1960A with G12T-75 stockers, and an Avatar with 8 Ohm V30s. I would like something different and have NO desire to buy another G12T-75, but I also realize a V30 solo may have unique qualities compared to a quad in a 4x12. Price is also a consideration, and obvioulsly the more popular items will be more readily available in the used market. So in a way, I almost feel as if painted into a "8ohm V30" corner, but I was wondering if there was an alternative you would recommend above this given the criteria posted. TIA.

nofearfactor · 10-18-2009, 01:43 AM

Youre not going to be using all 60 watts all the time.

Have a look at these:
Celestion V12-60

JohnH · 10-18-2009, 03:25 AM

Have you seen Martys thread?:
***Everything and Anything About Speakers***
It links to every speaker test and evaluation thread known to all of us!

I also came back to V30's for my 1x12 combo and 1x12 cab, but I dont have access to many alternatives. No complaints though. V30's are used in plenty of high-end 1x12 combos.

Why dont you just swap a V30 out of your Avatar cab into the combo? Its not a big job, and if you put the combo speaker in the cab too, then it probably wont make much audible difference to the cab since its only 1 out of 4, and the electrical specs match. It should be fine at least for a test and maybe long term.

John

nofearfactor · 10-18-2009, 09:36 AM

I'm using V30s in a couple of Rocktron 112S 1x12 cabs in an FRFR rig being pushed by a rack tube stereo 50/50 power amp and I love em. I'm playing industrial-metal with that rig.

10-18-2009, 12:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
V-man Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 189	Looking for a Celestion for a 1X12" combo I have a 60 watt tube combo that I am thinking of upgrading the speaker on if I can find the right deal on the right speaker. Since this is a 60W amp running one 8ohm speaker, I am assuming the replacement must be rated for a minimum of 60 watts or I would risk blowing it at higher volumes (please correct me if I am mistaken). If so, that narrows the gap to the G12 Century Vintage, Vintage 30, G12T-75, Classic G12K-100, and a couple of less-popular options. What I am looking for is a speaker that performs extremely well as a single speaker. Ideally the amp would be used as a dedicated blues amp with a secondary function as backup amp for punk/metal/rock. What I would like to see (if possible) is a different tool in the shed, though. I have 2 4x12s: a 16 ohm 1960A with G12T-75 stockers, and an Avatar with 8 Ohm V30s. I would like something different and have NO desire to buy another G12T-75, but I also realize a V30 solo may have unique qualities compared to a quad in a 4x12. Price is also a consideration, and obvioulsly the more popular items will be more readily available in the used market. So in a way, I almost feel as if painted into a "8ohm V30" corner, but I was wondering if there was an alternative you would recommend above this given the criteria posted. TIA. __________________ Gibson: '88' Explorer 90, Flying Vs - '02' V-Factor, '06' RI, '07' RI Jackson: '92' Rhoads Tribute, '92' Rhoads PCS, '02' KV2 '92' ESP/Hill King V '04' Epiphone Goth V '81' Marshall 1992 '92' Marshall 4100 '97' Crate Blue Voodoo BV-60 Combo

10-18-2009, 01:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
nofearfactor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hellbillyville Posts: 180	Re: Looking for a Celestion for a 1X12" combo Youre not going to be using all 60 watts all the time. Have a look at these: Celestion V12-60 __________________ myspace- http://www.myspace.com/nofearfactor some gear pics- http://community.webshots.com/album/...ecurity=QbSaeN

10-18-2009, 03:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
JohnH Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong NSW Posts: 640	Re: Looking for a Celestion for a 1X12" combo Have you seen Martys thread?: *Everything and Anything About Speakers* It links to every speaker test and evaluation thread known to all of us! I also came back to V30's for my 1x12 combo and 1x12 cab, but I dont have access to many alternatives. No complaints though. V30's are used in plenty of high-end 1x12 combos. Why dont you just swap a V30 out of your Avatar cab into the combo? Its not a big job, and if you put the combo speaker in the cab too, then it probably wont make much audible difference to the cab since its only 1 out of 4, and the electrical specs match. It should be fine at least for a test and maybe long term. John __________________ DSL401 8412 cab Crate Powerblock 1 x 12 Vintage 30 cab '76 Shergold Masquerader '93 Les Paul Studio '83 Roadstar

10-18-2009, 09:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
nofearfactor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hellbillyville Posts: 180	Re: Looking for a Celestion for a 1X12" combo I'm using V30s in a couple of Rocktron 112S 1x12 cabs in an FRFR rig being pushed by a rack tube stereo 50/50 power amp and I love em. I'm playing industrial-metal with that rig. __________________ myspace- http://www.myspace.com/nofearfactor some gear pics- http://community.webshots.com/album/...ecurity=QbSaeN

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