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JohnnyCrash · June 27th, 2008, 03:28 PM

I just ordered an Avatar 2x12" cab loaded with Celestion AlNiCo Blues.

It is going to go perfectly with my Vox AC30 rebuild. I'm too busy to build a 2x12" cab right now, and Avatar cabs are great looking and inexpensive!

Photos and soundlips when my rebuild is done and the cab gets here.

I've wanted Celestion Blues forever! I am excited :)

milocj · June 27th, 2008, 03:48 PM

Cool! I was going to shell out the cash for one when I built my (5E3) Clone but my favorite local store didn't have one in stock at the time. Since they had a Weber Alnico Blue Dog I went for the instant gratification.

I've always wondered how the Celestion or a Tone Tubby would compare.

JKjr · June 27th, 2008, 05:16 PM

Perhaps the finest speaker ever made? It gets my vote. I also have an AVATAR 2x12 with a V30 and a G12H...sounds great with any amp, Brit or American. But when I switched out the V30 with a blue? OMG!!
I had Don Butler do the Beano treatment to my BBRI...Sounded real good with the stock Greenbacks. Threw in a couple Blues and it's 5 times the amp (maybe 6, my math's a little weak).
There is bad news...I can't make one fit in my Blues Jr. May be time for a new cab...

JohnnyCrash · June 27th, 2008, 05:28 PM

I went with Avatar for a 2x12" V30 cab a long long time ago. Still use it as my main gigging cab (though I haven't gigged in a long long time HAHA).

I can't wait to hear the Blues with a Vox clone pushing them...

teleamp · June 27th, 2008, 05:52 PM

Cool, that should be a sweet rig.

zeeman · June 27th, 2008, 06:49 PM

Great speaker imo. Anxious to hear your sound clips and review. It goes great with my 5E3 and I've heard quite a few with a vox and the chime is unreal.

meyekel · June 27th, 2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeman

Great speaker imo. Anxious to hear your sound clips and review. It goes great with my 5E3 and I've heard quite a few with a vox and the chime is unreal.

+1. I have been on the lookout for a beat to hell cheap AC15 to drop the Blue in. Not exactly punk but you have a winning combo there Crash!

JohnnyCrash · June 27th, 2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by meyekel

+1. I have been on the lookout for a beat to hell cheap AC15 to drop the Blue in. Not exactly punk but you have a winning combo there Crash!

I've got too many amps to cover the punk/metal sound :)

I've been really digging my 6L6 modded BF Princeton build lately, and I've been listening to a lot of Tom Petty... the 36w is just not being used much - I could really use that old school Vox/Blue chime.

I can't wait! I'm so excited!!!

Guitarslinger1 · June 27th, 2008, 09:13 PM

IMHO, the Celestion Blues are as expensive as hell, but worth it. The saying "you have to pay to play" really holds true a lot of times with guitar gear.

The same holds true for the new OT I put in my old 5E5A build. I recently installed an expensive OT (no, not Mercury), along with a couple of other tweaks, and that amp sounds like God on a good day. I was very pleased with the 4 ohm version on my Mini-Bassman (5F6A, 2 x 10") and this lead me to finally breaking down and trying the 8 ohm version in this Pro.

Unfortunately, these transformers, like the Celestion Blues, are a little too expensive to use in every build, but they are nice.

You're going to dig on those speakers Johnny.

Zenotal · July 9th, 2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeman

Great speaker imo. Anxious to hear your sound clips and review. It goes great with my 5E3 and I've heard quite a few with a vox and the chime is unreal.

I just bought a new Fender Tweed Deluxe '57 Reissue and am considering getting a Celestian Blue to replace the stock Jensen. Any thought or opinions? What's the difference between the two?

JohnnyCrash · July 9th, 2008, 05:36 PM

I'm guessing the Blue will compress a bit more. The P12Q is rated for 35 watts, the Blue for 15 watts.

AlNiCo speakers compress when driven hard. It should have a thicker, creamier top end when cranked.

By the way, here's some updated photos of my new Vox AC30/15 and 2x12" Blue rig:

Big Lug · July 9th, 2008, 08:18 PM

Johnny. We all know how truly modest you are about your amp building skills and all, but man, that is one nice looking rig.

You da man!

ibobunot · July 9th, 2008, 08:25 PM

Re: I'm now a Celestion Blues owner

Don't forget all us little people that knew you when Johnny...

MickM · July 9th, 2008, 11:59 PM

Sweet lookin' rig Johnny, guitar too! Btw, you didn't retire that mandolin already did you?

JohnnyCrash · July 10th, 2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MickM

Sweet lookin' rig Johnny, guitar too! Btw, you didn't retire that mandolin already did you?

Nope, I'm still using it.

I have two tracks that'll need a mandolin in the near future.

6942 · July 10th, 2008, 08:27 AM

Looks good.....I hope you enjoy the new speakers!

Steve

Joe M · July 10th, 2008, 08:54 AM

Any comments about the Gold being "better" than the Blue??

EZchair Picker · July 10th, 2008, 09:21 AM

Congrats on gettin the Blues!

Not only do they have great tone and response, but they are LOUD!!!

chet · July 10th, 2008, 09:37 AM

I've always been underwhelmed by the Celestion Blues. I've tried one in a DRRI, Blues Jr. and a Vox AC-15CC1.

golfnut · July 10th, 2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyCrash

It is going to go perfectly with my Vox AC30 rebuild. I'm too busy to build a 2x12" cab right now, and Avatar cabs are great looking and inexpensive!

How much did the cab cost? I bought the Dr Z 2X12 with Celestion blues and I was just wondering a price comparison.

June 27th, 2008, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 10,658 1 Photos	I'm now a Celestion Blues owner I just ordered an Avatar 2x12" cab loaded with Celestion AlNiCo Blues. It is going to go perfectly with my Vox AC30 rebuild. I'm too busy to build a 2x12" cab right now, and Avatar cabs are great looking and inexpensive! Photos and soundlips when my rebuild is done and the cab gets here. I've wanted Celestion Blues forever! I am excited :) __________________ - 3 Gibsons, 5 Teles, assorted other guitars, about a dozen amps, about two dozen pedals, a Smith & Wesson SW40VE, & a .40 SIG Sauer P226R = too many toys, no money, carpal tunnel, and a serious hearing problem.

June 27th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 10,658 1 Photos	I went with Avatar for a 2x12" V30 cab a long long time ago. Still use it as my main gigging cab (though I haven't gigged in a long long time HAHA). I can't wait to hear the Blues with a Vox clone pushing them... __________________ - 3 Gibsons, 5 Teles, assorted other guitars, about a dozen amps, about two dozen pedals, a Smith & Wesson SW40VE, & a .40 SIG Sauer P226R = too many toys, no money, carpal tunnel, and a serious hearing problem.

July 9th, 2008, 05:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 10,658 1 Photos	I'm guessing the Blue will compress a bit more. The P12Q is rated for 35 watts, the Blue for 15 watts. AlNiCo speakers compress when driven hard. It should have a thicker, creamier top end when cranked. By the way, here's some updated photos of my new Vox AC30/15 and 2x12" Blue rig: __________________ - 3 Gibsons, 5 Teles, assorted other guitars, about a dozen amps, about two dozen pedals, a Smith & Wesson SW40VE, & a .40 SIG Sauer P226R = too many toys, no money, carpal tunnel, and a serious hearing problem.

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June 27th, 2008, 03:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
milocj Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,952 3 Photos	Cool! I was going to shell out the cash for one when I built my (5E3) Clone but my favorite local store didn't have one in stock at the time. Since they had a Weber Alnico Blue Dog I went for the instant gratification. I've always wondered how the Celestion or a Tone Tubby would compare.

June 27th, 2008, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
JKjr Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: raleigh nc Posts: 571	Perhaps the finest speaker ever made? It gets my vote. I also have an AVATAR 2x12 with a V30 and a G12H...sounds great with any amp, Brit or American. But when I switched out the V30 with a blue? OMG!! I had Don Butler do the Beano treatment to my BBRI...Sounded real good with the stock Greenbacks. Threw in a couple Blues and it's 5 times the amp (maybe 6, my math's a little weak). There is bad news...I can't make one fit in my Blues Jr. May be time for a new cab...

June 27th, 2008, 05:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
teleamp Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central TX Age: 53 Posts: 3,194 1 Photos	Cool, that should be a sweet rig.

June 27th, 2008, 06:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
zeeman Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 355 5 Photos	Great speaker imo. Anxious to hear your sound clips and review. It goes great with my 5E3 and I've heard quite a few with a vox and the chime is unreal.

June 27th, 2008, 09:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Guitarslinger1 Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 971	IMHO, the Celestion Blues are as expensive as hell, but worth it. The saying "you have to pay to play" really holds true a lot of times with guitar gear. The same holds true for the new OT I put in my old 5E5A build. I recently installed an expensive OT (no, not Mercury), along with a couple of other tweaks, and that amp sounds like God on a good day. I was very pleased with the 4 ohm version on my Mini-Bassman (5F6A, 2 x 10") and this lead me to finally breaking down and trying the 8 ohm version in this Pro. Unfortunately, these transformers, like the Celestion Blues, are a little too expensive to use in every build, but they are nice. You're going to dig on those speakers Johnny.

July 9th, 2008, 08:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
ibobunot Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ******** Age: 60 Posts: 7,326	Re: I'm now a Celestion Blues owner Don't forget all us little people that knew you when Johnny...

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MickM Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hbg. PA Age: 55 Posts: 2,396	Sweet lookin' rig Johnny, guitar too! Btw, you didn't retire that mandolin already did you?

July 10th, 2008, 08:27 AM	#16 (permalink)
6942 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 3,218	Looks good.....I hope you enjoy the new speakers! Steve

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Joe M Super Moderator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,465	Any comments about the Gold being "better" than the Blue??

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EZchair Picker Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Between the lines Posts: 314	Congrats on gettin the Blues! Not only do they have great tone and response, but they are LOUD!!!

July 10th, 2008, 09:37 AM	#19 (permalink)
chet Banned Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Jersey Shore Age: 48 Posts: 13,814	I've always been underwhelmed by the Celestion Blues. I've tried one in a DRRI, Blues Jr. and a Vox AC-15CC1.

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