how does a celestion vintage 30 sound?
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JMguitars
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I tend to associate the V30 sound with a tight bass and upper mids.
To my ears, the V30 shines when handling effects laden sound and moreso distortion. It adds definition to the sound and I really like how it reproduces distorted lead guitar.
As Repulse87 mentioned, I share the experience of the V30 sounding good on Mesa amps (at least those I've tried).
However, if you're planing to use a Class A amp or a fairly clean amp, look elsewhere for a better suited speaker. You're gonna find that the V30 makes the amp sound sterile and trebbly.
For me, I've found the best compromise to be a V30 with either a Greenback or GH30 in a 2x12 close-cab format.
YMMV.
To my ears, the V30 shines when handling effects laden sound and moreso distortion. It adds definition to the sound and I really like how it reproduces distorted lead guitar.
As Repulse87 mentioned, I share the experience of the V30 sounding good on Mesa amps (at least those I've tried).
However, if you're planing to use a Class A amp or a fairly clean amp, look elsewhere for a better suited speaker. You're gonna find that the V30 makes the amp sound sterile and trebbly.
For me, I've found the best compromise to be a V30 with either a Greenback or GH30 in a 2x12 close-cab format.
YMMV.
subversion
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Ditto JM:
1. This driver breaks up easily at low volumes, it thrives on high gain, effects laden inputs. it's not good for cleans...
2. If you are gonna install this as an after-market replacement, make sure your enclosure has thick walls + closed back. the v30 sounds thin & trebly with thin-walled cabs, especially open back units.
1. This driver breaks up easily at low volumes, it thrives on high gain, effects laden inputs. it's not good for cleans...
2. If you are gonna install this as an after-market replacement, make sure your enclosure has thick walls + closed back. the v30 sounds thin & trebly with thin-walled cabs, especially open back units.
troubledyouth
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2x12 Cabinet. Is marshall a good choice
Are the Marshall 1936 G12T-75W 2x12 speaker cabinet a good choice. I am using a Class A 15 Watt amp head. Or are there any local stores here that i can get a good 2x12? Pls recommend. Thanks
Are the Marshall 1936 G12T-75W 2x12 speaker cabinet a good choice. I am using a Class A 15 Watt amp head. Or are there any local stores here that i can get a good 2x12? Pls recommend. Thanks
JMguitars
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Re: 2x12 Cabinet. Is marshall a good choice
I guess they are OK esp if you can buy them 2nd hand.
My own personal preference remains the GH30 or Greenbacks for Class A amps.
If in doubt, bring down your amp to the shop so that you can try the amp thru the cab firsthand.
Regards.
troubledyouth said:
I guess they are OK esp if you can buy them 2nd hand.
My own personal preference remains the GH30 or Greenbacks for Class A amps.
If in doubt, bring down your amp to the shop so that you can try the amp thru the cab firsthand.
Regards.
JMguitars
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The Celestion site used to have some soundclips of certain speaker models ... this included the V30 model.
Anyhow, its no longer there so I thought I'd post a link for all to check out some speaker soundfiles.
This link was taken off another forum thread.
http://www.scumbagamps.com/Speakers/speakerlist.html
Anyhow, its no longer there so I thought I'd post a link for all to check out some speaker soundfiles.
This link was taken off another forum thread.
http://www.scumbagamps.com/Speakers/speakerlist.html