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Description

The Marshall 4x12 cab with 65-watt Celestion Creambacks is a formidable addition to any guitarist's arsenal, combining classic design with modern performance. Renowned for its powerful projection and rich tonal clarity, this cabinet is an industry standard for professional musicians seeking to elevate their sound. The Celestion Creambacks are celebrated for their ability to deliver warm, vintage tones with a smooth midrange and a tight low end, making them ideal for both clean and overdriven sounds.

This cabinet is designed to handle the rigors of touring and studio sessions alike, offering a robust construction that ensures durability without sacrificing sound quality. Whether you're shredding solos or laying down rhythm tracks, the Marshall 4x12 cab provides the dynamic range and responsiveness that guitarists crave. Its iconic design not only looks great on stage but also offers the classic Marshall sound that has shaped the landscape of modern rock and metal music.

Key Features:

  • Equipped with four 12-inch Celestion Creamback speakers
  • Power handling capacity of 260 watts in total
  • Delivers a classic British tone with a modern twist
  • Ideal for both live performances and studio recordings
  • Sturdy build quality for reliability and longevity
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UPGRADING MY MARSHALL CAB | Vintage vs Greenback vs Creamback

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UPGRADING MY MARSHALL CAB | Vintage vs Greenback vs Creamback

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Mods and upgrades

  • Users frequently replace stock speakers with Celestion Greenbacks or WGS Green Berets to achieve specific tonal qualities.

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  • Owners recommend brands like Zilla or Avatar for custom-built cabinets with any desired speaker, including G12M, offering premium sound at around $650 for oversized 2x12s.

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  • Some users replace stock speakers with neodymium alternatives from Celestion to significantly reduce weight while maintaining sound quality.

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User experience

  • Users note that Harley Benton has a US-based Reverb store, simplifying the buying process and avoiding international import hassles.

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  • Some users report difficulty finding straight cabs on the used market, as slant cabs are more prevalent due to higher initial sales.

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  • Guitar Center's shipping for heavy items like 4x12 cabs is praised for its affordability, despite mixed reviews on packaging quality.

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  • Marshall 4x12 with Greenbacks offers a massive sound that's not overly loud due to the JTM45's 30-watt output and the speakers' low efficiency.

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  • Combining a 4x12 with a 2x12 can result in volume discrepancies due to different speaker configurations; impedance matching is crucial.

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Use cases and applications

  • Harley Benton offers a 1x12 cabinet with a Greenback, suggested for pairing with mini amp heads like the Soldano.

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  • Rear-loaded, all-plywood cabs are favored by users seeking vintage sound characteristics, reflecting a demand for specific construction features.

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  • 4x12 cabs are commonly used in recording studios for their unmatched sound projection and presence, despite their impracticality for frequent transport.

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  • 4x12 cabs are favored in metal genres for their stage presence and air-moving capability, despite often being mic'd for just one speaker.

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Comparisons

  • Open-back cabinets with Greenbacks reduce low-end frequencies below 200Hz, affecting the fullness of wound strings, compared to their closed-back counterparts.

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Features and functionality

  • The removable back and mono/stereo switch in Peavey 212 cabinets enhance versatility and sound, but the initial removal of the back can be challenging.

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  • Straight baffle 4x12 cabs are preferred by some for their tighter sound and better resonance at high volumes compared to slant baffles.

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  • The Marshall 4x12's casters make it easier to move, mitigating its otherwise cumbersome size and weight.

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Value and pricing

  • Harley Benton cabs, available in both loaded and unloaded configurations, are noted for their affordability and decent quality, even in new condition.

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Build quality

  • The Marshall 1960 series is confirmed to be made of birch ply, contrary to some claims about particle board usage in newer models.

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See how Kurt Cobain uses Marshall 4x12 cab with 65 watt celestion creambacks.

Kurt Cobain

Singer, Guitarist

Nirvana

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Kurt Cobain used a Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers, likely from the 1980s, during the recording of "Nevermind" and on tour before "In Utero." This is detailed in an article from "The Kurt Cobain Equipment," created with input from Nirvana's guitar tech. Numerous photos from 1991 to 1992 further document its use, including performances like "Live at the Paramount" in 1991.

See how Robin Finck uses Marshall 4x12 cab with 65 watt celestion creambacks.

Robin Finck

Guitarist

Nine Inch Nails

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During the March of The Pigs music video you can see Robin playing through a Marshall 4x12 cabinet.

See how Dean Ween uses Marshall 4x12 cab with 65 watt celestion creambacks.

Dean Ween

Guitarist

Ween

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In this video Dean ween is seen playing a Marshall cab with a mesa/boogie mark III head

See how Karl Sanders uses Marshall 4x12 cab with 65 watt celestion creambacks.

Karl Sanders

Guitarist

Nile

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"These are my old Marshall 4x12 cabinets I've had for 25-30 years, I love the Marshall 4x12's with celestions. These have the 65 watt creambacks in them and Oh man what a crushing tone. They look so new because the good folks at Spawn recoverd them for me and they stayed true to the vintage aesthetics...on the backs there's custom plates for everything."

See how Bonnie Fraser uses Marshall 4x12 cab with 65 watt celestion creambacks.

Bonnie Fraser

Singer, Guitarist

Stand Atlantic

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Can be seen in the background during the performance sections of the video.

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