Celestion G12S
An 80W guitar speaker, built as a high-power variant of the G12M Greenback.
Overview
The Celestion G12S is a guitar speaker built for higher power handling that keeps the tone of the G12M Greenback. It has more headroom and tighter bass. That suits players who need more clean output or play heavier styles of music. Celestion made it to handle amplified performance with reliability and tonal consistency.
Specifications
| Power handling | 80W |
| Impedance | 8Ω |
| Frequency response | 75Hz-5kHz |
| Magnet weight | 30oz |
| Voice coil diameter | 1.75" |
| Cone material | Paper |
| Magnet material | Ceramic |
| Sensitivity | 98dB (1W/1m) |
Design
The G12S is a high power handling version of the G12M Greenback. It uses a 1.75" high temperature voice coil and a 30oz ceramic magnet. Those parts give it the extra power capacity and the tighter bass, and it still sounds like a Greenback.
Context
The G12S is a direct evolution of the G12M Greenback, made for guitarists who want more clean headroom or play heavier styles. It keeps the sonic signature of the original and handles higher power loads better. Within Celestion's guitar speaker lineup, it is a versatile option.
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