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• Thread starter northernguitar
• Start date Oct 9, 2021
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northernguitar

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Joined Jan 18, 2009 Posts 7,399 Location North of Toronto Alrighty....here we go again. I'm looking to trade a Weber ceramic Silver Bell for a V30. I've just been offered a G12H-Anniversary. I've never even thought about them. FWIW, it will be paired with an Eminence GB128 in a 2x12 cab. I'm looking to brighten it up from the Silver Bell. I know a V30 will do it (don't ask me why I traded one away).

northernguitar

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Joined Jan 18, 2009 Posts 7,399 Location North of Toronto I may have answered my own question...the G12H certainly brings the brightness, without the mid push. I think I'm going for it. At any rate, I think the G12H will get me a lot closer to what I'm hunting for than the Weber offers. The G12H also seems like decent trade bait if it doesn't work out.

Tim S

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Joined Oct 27, 2008 Posts 2,735 Location Upstate NY I’d certainly recommend an Anniversary to anyone who want to “un-box” a boxy sounding combo and brighten things up a bit. It worked wonders for my greenboard Blues Jr. (I’m a big fan of heavy magnet Celestions, but they’re probably not for everyone) Edit: If you’re impatient about breaking in speakers, Avatar sells a broken-in Anniversary as a “Hellatone 30” and a broken-in Vintage 30 as a “Hellatone 60” (pretty good pricing too — but they will slap a Hellatone label over the Celestion label unless you tell them not to) Last edited: Oct 9, 2021

Bella

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northernguitar said: I may have answered my own question...the G12H certainly brings the brightness, without the mid push. I think I'm going for it. At any rate, I think the G12H will get me a lot closer to what I'm hunting for than the Weber offers. The G12H also seems like decent trade bait if it doesn't work out. Click to expand...

Zilla does some of the best speaker shootouts/comparisons I've found. Their vids were, um, instrumental (I'll see myself out) in helping me decide on Invader 50s for my ORI50H cab. Hope the anniversary suits your needs!

telemnemonics

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Ad Free Member Joined Mar 2, 2010 Posts 40,226 Age 65 Location Asheville NC I used to love the V 30 and put it in everything. Got tired of the sizzly honk. Funny though, in an old small size (67?) Fender 2x12 the pair of V30 is very bassy and warm. I don’t have an anny just the Heritage 30H55hz and that’s bright and open sounding plus bassy.

Bluego1

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Joined Aug 3, 2018 Posts 2,683 Location Spokane, Washington Nice. I have an Anniversary coming in a couple weeks. That demo pleases me. And validates my order.

northernguitar

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Joined Jan 18, 2009 Posts 7,399 Location North of Toronto

Bluego1 said: Nice. I have an Anniversary coming in a couple weeks. That demo pleases me. And validates my order. Click to expand...

I'm pleased! Though mine is mixed with the EmiGB128, I am very pleased by what I'm hearing. I've only driven it as hard as 'missus in the next room making Thanksgiving pierogies, don't mess with that' volume. I'm looking forward to givin' 'er at some point.

Bluego1

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Joined Aug 3, 2018 Posts 2,683 Location Spokane, Washington

northernguitar said: I'm pleased! Though mine is mixed with the EmiGB128, I am very pleased by what I'm hearing. I've only driven it as hard as 'missus in the next room making Thanksgiving pierogies, don't mess with that' volume. I'm looking forward to givin' 'er at some point. Click to expand...

I’m going to play mine simultaneously (in parallel, they’re both 16 ohm) with a greenback cab I’ve got. Glad you’re liking yours.

Phrygian77

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Gold Supporter Joined Apr 30, 2016 Posts 7,509 Age 47 Location Panama City, FL You could also try the V type. Edit: I guess the problem there is that the GB128 would over power the V type. That may not be a bad thing though. The GB128 is one of my favorites.

northernguitar

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Joined Jan 18, 2009 Posts 7,399 Location North of Toronto

Phrygian77 said: You could also try the V type. Edit: I guess the problem there is that the GB128 would over power the V type. That may not be a bad thing though. The GB128 is one of my favorites. Click to expand...

Good day, Phryg..I hope you're well, brother. Agreed on the GB128. Much underrated. Punchy and chimey and perfect on its own. I used this one for a few years in a closed 1x12. I just want to brighten my 2x12 up a hair and think this G12H30 may be a great compliment. Bragging rights!! This Celestion is made in the UK.

northernguitar

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Joined Jan 18, 2009 Posts 7,399 Location North of Toronto

Bluego1 said: I’m going to play mine simultaneously (in parallel, they’re both 16 ohm) with a greenback cab I’ve got. Glad you’re liking yours. Click to expand...

Thanks man. The web says this Eminence is a 'Greenback' clone. Not sure I get that; I don't hear the 'woody' tone of a GB. However, I think a Greenback may be peaches and cream with this G12H30 Anni. I'm very curious to hear how you like them together.

CV Jee Beez

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Joined Nov 24, 2016 Posts 2,091 Location Duarte, CA The optimal speaker is totally dependent on the amp. I love the G12H-30. With most amps, it does a predictable thing. I paired with a single ended Emory sound and it was horrible. Another time I used a 55hz version and it it was stopped in the mids and not good. Normally, I like the 55hz version. That being said, it may brighten your rig up paired with the GB128 however, we don't know what amp(s) it will be paired with and that is a HUGE factor.

northernguitar

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CV Jee Beez said: The optimal speaker is totally dependent on the amp. I love the G12H-30. With most amps, it does a predictable thing. I paired with a single ended Emory sound and it was horrible. Another time I used a 55hz version and it it was stopped in the mids and not good. Normally, I like the 55hz version. That being said, it may brighten your rig up paired with the GB128 however, we don't know what amp(s) it will be paired with and that is a HUGE factor. Click to expand...

I'm playing through a VOX Night Train 15h G2 and an Orange Rocker 15 Terror. VOX sounds delicious. I haven't tried it loud, nor with my Orange.

CV Jee Beez

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Joined Nov 24, 2016 Posts 2,091 Location Duarte, CA

northernguitar said: I'm playing through a VOX Night Train 15h G2 and an Orange Rocker 15 Terror. VOX sounds delicious. I haven't tried it loud, nor with my Orange. Click to expand...

I think the G12H30 will do what you need it do with Orange. I have an Orange OR50 that I run into a Celestion redback. The redback is a higher wattage G12H30 that rolls off some highs. That painting is great and I believe it's an indicator that your idea will work. I cant say for the Vox but, seems like it would work our great. You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link

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