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Description
For those who crave the sound of the classic British tone with the power to handle modern demands, the Celestion Vintage 30 12'' 60-watt speaker is a standout choice. Born in the '80s as a response to the need for a speaker that could deliver the iconic Alnico Blue sound while managing greater power, this speaker is now a staple in the world of guitar amplification. Its Heavy 'H' ceramic magnet, paired with a specially engineered cone and voice coil, creates an audial experience that is both detailed and dynamic.
The Vintage 30 is not just about power; it's about sonic precision. Its enormously detailed and complex overtones ensure that every note you play is rich with character. Whether you're using it in a single combo amp or a 4x12 cabinet, expect a three-dimensional crunch and a well-defined soundscape. The speaker's warm low end, rich midrange, and articulate highs make it versatile for any style, capturing the essence of your performance with clarity and depth. Join the ranks of countless recordings that have been elevated by the unmistakable sound of the Vintage 30.
Key Features:
- 60W power handling
- 100dB sensitivity
- Frequency range: 70-5000Hz
- Round copper voice coil
- Ceramic magnet
- Ideal for 4x12 configurations or standalone use
Videos
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Celestion Vintage 30 vs Fender Eminence Stock Speaker
Celestion Vintage 30 vs Fender Eminence Stock Speaker
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Celestion Vintage 30 vs Seventy 80 - Marshall SL5 Slash
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Celestion Vintage 30 vs G12T-75 Face-Off REMATCH!
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The new Celestion Vintage 30 made in China vs the Mesa made in UK(2011)I didn't expect that!!!!
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Celestion Vintage 30 V30 demo
Guy Capuano
Reviews
PROS
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Delivers exceptional headroom and clear highs for pedal steel guitar
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Significant volume boost for smaller amps
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Superior mic performance for recording metal with Shure SM57
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Enhances overdrive tones; preferred by professionals like Slash
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Ideal for rock and metal tones, maintains good clean tones
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Perfect high frequency definition for live shows
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Excellent build quality, seemingly built to last
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Versatile in various cabinet configurations for dynamic sound
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Provides noticeable upgrade from stock speakers
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Great mids, useful for live rock situations
CONS
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Can sound harsh and squeaky compared to other speakers
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Uncomfortable harmonic feedback when muting strings
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Midrange can be congested in a 2x12 setup
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Variation in sound quality across different manufacturing versions
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Celestion Vintage 30 12'' 60-watt.
Features and functionality
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The Vintage 30 is rated at 60 watts RMS, suitable for amps outputting up to 80 watts RMS at 8 ohms, like the Peavey Bandit 112 when not paired with an external cabinet.
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Setup and maintenance
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The Bandit's built-in overdrive circuit manages tone coloration, not speaker wattage, so the Vintage 30's peak wattage is less relevant for this setup.
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Use cases and applications
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V30s are preferred in closed back cabs with humbuckers for tight, aggressive metal tones but can be harsh with single coils.
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Single coils can sound harsh through V30s unless paired with a bass-heavy amp and reduced treble settings for a warmer tone.
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The Vintage 30's high efficiency (100 dB @ 1W) may lead to excessive volume even at low amp settings, making it less ideal for a 0.5W setup.
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The Laney L5 Studio amp, when paired with the Vintage 30, excels in clean tones for recording, but users rely on pedals for gain to maintain low volume.
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It's noted that recording with a quiet amp often requires additional solutions like attenuators or using reactive load boxes with IRs to manage volume effectively.
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User experience
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V30s may sound unpleasant in open back Fender combos, but work well in dark, midrangey amps like a '64 Ampeg Gemini I.
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V30s often require loud volumes to sound optimal, offering tight bass and pronounced mids when driven hard.
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Owners report that achieving desirable overdrive tones with the Vintage 30 at low volumes is challenging, as even 0.5W can produce over 90 dB SPL.
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Comparisons
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UK-made Vintage 30s have a more pleasant top end and punchy mids compared to the standard Chinese models.
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Some users prefer pairing V30s with different speakers like G12H30s or Creambacks for a more balanced tonal range.
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Some users suggest considering Celestion Greenbacks for lower wattage applications due to their 25W rating, which might offer more manageable volume levels than the Vintage 30.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 14 Reviews and 69 Ratings
41029
the msot inconsistent speaker line in celestion history
the V30 cuts a mix and can sound quite good in a loud 4 piece... more cannot be said of it. Its entire reputation is based on the original 80s models. Those Marshall branded 'vintage' speakers you find in some mid 80s amps and cabs sound really, really good. Celestion branded ones are a crap shoot. I don't think its just that the older ones are really broken in. Celestion messed with the formula like they always do and created yet another collectible speaker that sounds great but cannot be replicated. Thanks guys.
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Good rock speaker
In a 2x12 can be a little congested in the mid range, but in a 4x12 they sit very nicely in a mix. Put two of these on the bottom and two Greenbacks on the top and you've got a killer cabinet.
41029
I had that setup in a tall marshall 4x12 with a pair of marshall branded 80s V30s and some pre-rola G12M greenbacks.... it sounded great to me, but I was told in the room the upper mids of the V30 drowned out the creamy vintage greenbacks to varying degrees depending on where one stood in the audience... my solution was just to mic up the best greenback through the PA at most shows, but the V30 definitely does better with a G12H 30 watt greenback because they have similar sensitivity...
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Best Way to Upgrade Your Amplifier.
Tossed this into my Blackstar Club 40 after a lot of research and it made a world of difference. It plays quiet for bedroom levels (which was almost impossible before) and has a lot more overall presence when cranked up. Great overdrive tones. Slash uses these, I mean come on.
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41029
you're mostly hearing the V30 if its a 25 watt greenback with M magnet.... theV30 is considerably more efficient and brighter so it'll 'drown out' the other speaker. You'll hear the G12M somewhat, but it'll be more of an accent and the cab will also be a smidge less loud than with a pair of 100dB efficiency speakers. If you have an H30 greenback then the efficiency is matched, but if not consider changing it to achieve full volume and get the benefits of speaker mixing.
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The speaker every guitarist has to try at least once
The standard of good rock & metal tone, and still makes a pretty good clean tone
Artist usage
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"What kind of speakers?" "Celestion speakers." "Vintage 30's?" "Yep."
According to this Guitar Geek rig diagram, Brett uses Celestion Vintage 30s in his cabinets.
At 0:36 in this rig rundown, Monte mentions that his Orange cabs are loaded with Celestion Vintage 30's.
In a Premier Guitar interview, Chris Kies confirms that John Jeffers uses Celestion Vintage 30 12'' 60-watt speakers in his Orange amplifier, as detailed in the Whiskey Myers Rig Rundown with John Jeffers & Cody Tate.
In this video, Sergey mentions that he used a variety of studio gear as well as guitar amplifiers for his album "Satellite:"
-Eventide H3000 -Roland SDE3000 -Synergy Friedman HBE Module -Synergy SYN-1 -Marshall Silver Jubilee -Custom Audio Amplification PT100 -Gibson Les Paul -Lexicon PCM80 -st.Rock React:IR -Mesa Boogie Mark V -Synergy Metro Plex -MXR/CAE Line Driver Booster -Marshall Plexi MkII -Universal Audio Apollo 8 -Zilla 2x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30's and Creamback's -Shure SM57 -Model D Synth -Oberheim OB-Xa
"I find it advantageous that a lot of sound guys are familiar with the Mesa Boogie 4×12 straight (standard sized) cabinet with vintage 30s. I often find myself wondering if people actually like the way the 30s sound or if they just trust someone else’s influence too much. This cab, however, does get the job done and I find that it responds well with the Rectifier. It lives on its side when I’m using casters."
"Homemade Fender Tweed Deluxe 5E3 circuit with 6L6 Tung Sol JAN tubes, 4 ohm Vibrolux output transformer into two Vintage 30 Celestion speakers. Wood from a 100 year old house. I had the idea to use a bigger Output transformer for 6L6 tubes and put the chassis in on its side to make a head for years. Built the cabinet in my friend's car shop in about an hour. This time, the idea worked just like I had hoped. That is rarely the case."
Pedulla recently got hooked on the Bad Cat Lynx—a 50- watt, 2-channel head driven by EL34s—which he routes through a Bogner 4x12 cabinet loaded with Celestion Vintage 30s
Used by the musician according to this 2004 GuitarGeek diagram.
In an interview with Ariel Pozzo, Hernán Langer discusses using the Celestion Vintage 30 12'' 60-watt speaker for achieving his signature distortion sound.
In the article titled "Mike Plotnikoff: How To Record Electric Guitars" from Sound On Sound, Mike Plotnikoff confirms using the Celestion Vintage 30 12'' 60-watt.
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