Celestion V30 versions

[Edgecrusher]

Depending on the musical style and amp being used, you may want to venture away from V-30 options altogether or for at least one of the setups. Front loaded vs. rear loaded also makes a difference. I myself am growing tired of the vintage 30 and greenback options in cabs.

Yeah the V30 has become so ubiquitous that the sound is kinda stale.

My favorite for a long time has been the old 80 watt celestions that came in the model 1982 marshall cabs in the 80's They now sell a 80 watt classic but not sure how they compare. For me they have the tightest lows of any that ive tried. That being said I do still have a couple cabs with V30's kicking around, well because they work. Though thinking about it neither are "traditional" cabs. 1 is a Mesa Half back that has v30's in a open compartment up top with 90 watt black shadows in the closed bottom. The other is a weirdo mesa open back cab with 1 v30 surrounded by 4 1x8's both cabs are excellent I recommend either if you dont want to venture from v30's but want something a bit different.

 

[Adieu]

Yeah the V30 has become so ubiquitous that the sound is kinda stale.

My favorite for a long time has been the old 80 watt celestions that came in the model 1982 marshall cabs in the 80's They now sell a 80 watt classic but not sure how they compare. For me they have the tightest lows of any that ive tried. That being said I do still have a couple cabs with V30's kicking around, well because they work. Though thinking about it neither are "traditional" cabs. 1 is a Mesa Half back that has v30's in a open compartment up top with 90 watt black shadows in the closed bottom. The other is a weirdo mesa open back cab with 1 v30 surrounded by 4 1x8's both cabs are excellent I recommend either if you dont want to venture from v30's but want something a bit different.

Btw, fyi the 90 watt "Black Shadow" MC-90 is pretty much the Mesa custom order version of the old UK-made g12h-80

 

[NegativeEase]

Depending on the musical style and amp being used, you may want to venture away from V-30 options altogether or for at least one of the setups. Front loaded vs. rear loaded also makes a difference. I myself am growing tired of the vintage 30 and greenback options in cabs.

Yeah, thats definitely the plan -I wasnt clear... presently one rig is blend of 30s and Greebacks and the other is 70s right now. But they are more valuable vintage cabs that dont need to travel

 

[Edgecrusher]

Btw, fyi the 90 watt "Black Shadow" MC-90 is pretty much the Mesa custom order version of the old UK-made g12h-80

Interesting didnt know that. Cheers

 

[ehdwuld]

I have a Veteran 30 in a 1x12 cabinet at the moment

I also have a V30 that is lacking a cabinet

 

[Dudeman7]

My favorite "Vintage 30" is the Eminence Governor. Pretty cheap, sounds great without the ice pick effect and can be bought from just about anywhere that sells speakers.

I have one paired up with an Eminence Wizard. Both are in separate cabs stacked on each other. They complement each other beautifully. Best guitar tone I have had.

 

[ehdwuld]

My favorite "Vintage 30" is the Eminence Governor. Pretty cheap, sounds great without the ice pick effect and can be bought from just about anywhere that sells speakers.

I have one paired up with an Eminence Wizard. Both are in separate cabs stacked on each other. They complement each other beautifully. Best guitar tone I have had.

this is the setup I am using with the Jet City Eminence and the Veteran 30
I have the V30 loose but I will put it some were