Celestion G12-K85

A high-power ceramic-magnet guitar speaker built for tight bass and clear mids at high volume

Overview

The Celestion G12-K85 is a guitar speaker made by Celestion. It started as a high-power variant of the G12-65, with more headroom and tighter bass, and it keeps the classic tonal character. It was built for players who need reliability and clarity at high volume, and it has been used in professional guitar cabinets.

Specifications

Power handling	85W
Impedance	8Ω
Frequency response	75Hz-5kHz
Magnet type	Ceramic
Voice coil diameter	1.75"
Cone type	Paper
Basket type	Pressed steel

Design

The G12-K85 is a high-power version of the G12-65 design. The goal was the same signature tone with more headroom and tighter bass. It uses a ceramic magnet and a 1.75" voice coil to handle 85 watts, and it sits in a pressed steel basket with a paper cone.

Reception

The G12-K85 is known for a tight, punchy low end, a clear midrange and a smooth top end. Hard rock and metal players like it because it handles high volume without distorting or "flubbing out."

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