All the benefits of a neodymium magnet combined with '60s and '70s guitar tone.

The incredible magnetic properties of Neo mean that only a small amount is needed to produce the same flux as a much larger ceramic magnet structure. What's more, the magnet of the G12 Century Vintage is a 'pot' type which actually sits inside the voice coil (unlike the 'ring' magnet of the G12 Century which surrounds the voice coil). The resulting weight of the G12 Century Vintage is just 3.65 lbs. (1.66kg).

The Neo characteristics of fast attack, responsiveness and articulation are very much in evidence. However, this specific magnet configuration, combined with a carefully selected cone material and edge treatment, gifts the G12 Century Vintage with a classic rock sound for the new millennium.

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Celestion G12 Century Vintage Guitar Speaker Specifications:

• Nominal diameter: 12", 305mm
• Power rating: 60W
• Nominal impedance: 8 and 16
• Sensitivity: 98dB
• Chassis type: Pressed steel
• Voice coil diameter: 1.75", 44.5mm
• Voice coil material: Round copper
• Magnet type: Neo
• Frequency range: 75-5000Hz
• Resonance frequency, Fs: 70Hz
• DC resistance, Re: 6.88
  
  Mounting Information
• Diameter: 12.2", 309mm
• Overall depth: 5.0", 128mm
• Magnet structure diameter: 5.5", 140mm
• Cut-out diameter: 11.1", 283mm
• Mounting slot dimensions: 0.31", 7.9mm
• Number of mounting slots: 4
• Mounting slot PCD: 11.7", 297mm
• Unit weight: 4 lbs., 1.7kg

Celestion G12 Century Vintage Guitar Speaker

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Took a chance, glad I did!

Posted by jmernyk from Philly area on Apr 13, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Tour and session player for 35 years

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Funk, Jazz, Fusion, Folk + more

My goal was mainly to cut down the weight of my amp without sacrificing tone too much. These things are so light that it takes over 10 pounds off of my Pro Reverb (2X12" 50W combo amp) and makes it so much easier to lug around. Turns out these things sound great, even a bit better than the stock speakers. I have used them live and in the studio and they always make me notice how nice my tone is! I play tele's, strats, 335, 339 and Paul's and after adjusting the amp for each guitar these speakers make each one sound amazing. But boy, do you have to pay for the savings in weight. For me, totally worth it!

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Ultra lite V30 +

Posted by TonePro from Boise, ID on Jun 30, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Serious Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rocking Blues to Shred

Replaced the V30 in my new SuperSonic with one of these and just love it. It is better balanced than the stock V30 with tight bass, smooth highs and super quick response. Crunches and sings like all good Celestions and tone for days.

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light, loud, and crisp

Posted by Anonymous Musician on Apr 1, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: N/A

Reviewer's Play Style: N/A

i've had this little gem in two combo amps, a peavey valveking, and most recently an epiphone valve standard. the clarity is outstanding in both amps. this speaker cleared up the mud of the peavey, and in the epi, i can crank the little 15 watter and cut through a whole group. doesn't break up too badly when played clean at high volumes, but can really crunch when called upon. keeps up with my genz-benz g-glex 212 cab! a definate rock solid speaker with great tone and a really nice price.

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Century Vintage wasn't for me

Posted by Triguy from Janesville, WI on Jul 31, 2006

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

I put this speaker in a 112 tube combo because my original speaker was so heavy. The light weight of Century Vintage is awesome! I just thought the sound was too smooth. The pure sound of your amp comes through with no coloring at all. That could be good or bad, depending on what you're looking for. I went to an Eminence Texas Heat instead which gave me more chunkiness, but I do miss the Century's light weight. It seemed like a good quality speaker, just not the sound I was looking for.

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