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Old August 3rd, 2012, 08:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Warehouse Speakers... my new favorite
About a month ago I replaced the British made Greenbacks in my Dr. Z Prescription RX with a WGS Reaper HP (50 watt Celestion G12H clone) and a Blackhawk (Celestion Gold clone).

I haven't had much time to sit and break them in... but now I believe their sounding as they should and what an amazing combination!!

Almost everything I jack into them sounds great! Have tried a Bruno Cowtipper, Dr. Z Maserati and a z28.

I just can't say enough good things about them. And for the money - its a no brainer to choose WGS rather than Celestions.

Has anyone tried a WGS replacement in a blackface Deluxe Reverb?

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There's a WGS Reaper HP in my RedPlate Blues Machine that is a perfect match for it. Very full sounding with a little more midrange than a Jensen but not too much like some Celestion speakers.
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Old August 4th, 2012, 12:54 AM   #3 (permalink)
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There's a WGS Reaper HP in my RedPlate Blues Machine that is a perfect match for it. Very full sounding with a little more midrange than a Jensen but not too much like some Celestion speakers.
Yes I was happily surprised by it. I had tried a Celestion G12H at first with a Greenback and I thought it was too harsh.
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Old August 5th, 2012, 08:25 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Why does this come off like an advertisement? Who would believe that WGS sound better than real UK Greenbacks? Where can I find the specification sheets for WGS speakers?
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Old August 5th, 2012, 08:39 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Why does this come off like an advertisement? Who would believe that WGS sound better than real UK Greenbacks? Where can I find the specification sheets for WGS speakers?
http://wgs4.com/catalog/british-invasion
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I'm thinking about trying one from them.
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Old August 5th, 2012, 02:16 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Why does this come off like an advertisement? Who would believe that WGS sound better than real UK Greenbacks? Where can I find the specification sheets for WGS speakers?
Because people like yourself are paranoid. I'm a player and happy customer. In no way affiliated with WGS. The end. And it's very possible that they can sound better. Celestion never been known as an innovative company.
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Old August 5th, 2012, 02:51 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I have the ET-65 and a couple of Veteran 10's. Will buy another once I decide which one. A few amp builders think they are alright also.

http://wgs4.com/builders
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Why does this come off like an advertisement?...
What would lead you to conclude that?

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...Who would believe that WGS sound better than real UK Greenbacks?...
Why couldn't they? Preference for one speaker over another is totally subjective. Celestion, Weber, Eminence, Scumback, Mojotone, WGS etc. all make Greenback-inspired speakers that people like. There is no universal "better" when it comes to tone.

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...Where can I find the specification sheets for WGS speakers?
What is your beef with WGS? This is the 2nd recent post where you dismiss WGS as inferior, or unworthy. What are your motives?
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Old August 5th, 2012, 02:57 PM   #10 (permalink)
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What is your beef with WGS? This is the 2nd recent post where you dismiss WGS as inferior, or unworthy. What are your motives?
+1, been wondering that.

I have a Vet 10 in my 80's fender sidekick SS practice amp, sounds wonderful.

I had tried the Invader 50 W "greenback derivative" in a 2x12 configuration. It sounded really good: mid-heavy but bright and would take overdrive very very well. But that's not my sound (I go for more Fender clean sounds) and I sold them. I look at WGS first when I'm thinking about buying a speaker, as I think they are great, the price is right, and the customer service is good. Probably next for me would be the G12C if I ever have a need for another speaker.
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Old August 5th, 2012, 03:06 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I have purchased two speakers recently from WGS,a G12C & a G8C.
Fantastic tone & top notch customer service.
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Old August 5th, 2012, 03:20 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Got this im my VSA. Sounds great.
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Been "Window Shopping" at WGS for sometime. I have a Silvertone 1483 that still has the original 15" ceramic Jensen and I run it into a closed back cab that has 2x12 Celestions, (M-70s). Hopefully in the near future will be swapping out the Celestions for one WGS G12C + one G12C/S. Should make things a little more Fender sounding and have read nothing but good in regards to WGS speakers to date.
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Sounds like StephaninMelb might be back.
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Nah, not enough copy and paste.
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Sounds like StephaninMelb might be back.
The thought did cross my mind.

Especially when Vintage Amps 1 asked "...Where can I find the specification sheets for WGS speakers?"

It was like deja vu all over again.
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I just went to the Warehouse sight and didn't find the prices all that inexpensive. Are these just the retail prices or are there other stores
that sell these at discount prices?
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I just went to the Warehouse sight and didn't find the prices all that inexpensive. Are these just the retail prices or are there other stores
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Pretty sure they are the sole distributor. From their "About":
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