Tell me about: Rola Celestion G12-30 speakers

DankStar

Her Little Mojo Minion
Eyeballing cabs - which means I'm going to be hitting you guys up for thoughts on speakers cause I only know a handful

First up - Rola Celestion G12-30
 
Re: Tell me about: Rola Celestion G12-30 speakers

I've never played one but I was eyeballing a G12-30 loaded cabinet for sale a few years back. After doing some research the consensus is that they are nothing like a G12H-30. They were OEM speakers loaded in lower-end cabinets with small magnets and have little headroom (and not in the good way).
 
Re: Tell me about: Rola Celestion G12-30 speakers

I want a 4x12 loaded diagonally with 2 Swamp Thangs and Two Texas Heats. If I were going Celestion, it'd be Vintage 30's paired with Lead 80's.
 
Re: Tell me about: Rola Celestion G12-30 speakers

I've never played one but I was eyeballing a G12-30 loaded cabinet for sale a few years back. After doing some research the consensus is that they are nothing like a G12H-30. They were OEM speakers loaded in lower-end cabinets with small magnets and have little headroom (and not in the good way).

If they're anything like the G12L-35s used in the first generation of Valvestate cabinets, they're awful. G12H30s OTOH are one of my favorite speakers.
 
Re: Tell me about: Rola Celestion G12-30 speakers

Cool, thanks. The cab is a great deal though - nice compact 2x12. I didn't realize it's like a 2 hour drive though. Gonna wait for something closer. But this info will come in handy.
 
Re: Tell me about: Rola Celestion G12-30 speakers

I can't tell you much about the Rola as I haven't used it, but wanted to let you know this thread was selected as the random lucky winner of the orange '78 model... So get your axe ready and make sure to check your PMs!
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Re: Tell me about: Rola Celestion G12-30 speakers

Congrats on the cool 78 set Jason. That's a $320 prize!
I'm glad you got them, because I'll actually get to try them out! :beerchug:
 
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Re: Tell me about: Rola Celestion G12-30 speakers

Grats to Dankstar! Can't wait to hear how they sound.

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Re: Tell me about: Rola Celestion G12-30 speakers

Gearjoneser's mojo must've rubbed off on you. He's always winning something.
 
Re: Tell me about: Rola Celestion G12-30 speakers

CONGRATULATIONS dank star. Make these pups sound good for all of us here at the forum.
 
Re: Tell me about: Rola Celestion G12-30 speakers

Thanks dudes! After my amp failed and a rat chewed up $430 worth of AC repairs, this was good news. The rat shall pay.
 
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