G12-65’s

[Mr. Willy]

Love G12-65’s. They become magical with my Soldano when pushed fairly hard (around 11:00 on MV). I don’t consider them dark, more like a smooth high end. I like bright amps, though. Wouldn’t use them with darker amps. Mine are from October 1981.

 

[Frehley12]

My Mark IVa through an 83' JCM800 4x12 with G12-65s just rips. Blows away the Mesa cab with V30's. Think Crue Shout at the Devil tone.

 

[scottosan]

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One of my fav speakers. My C+s loved them, and they are arguably the perfect speaker for any stock/modded Marshall. Pushed they give a higher powered greenback vibe. Now, there were a bunch of different cones for them but I've probably had 5 cabs with them(currently have a 1979 65 cab) and the only difference is some were brighter than others. They all had the same mids/lows. The lows are not as tight as a V30 but they aren't loose. When you put volume to them they really wake up and shine; and sound good low as well.
Your amps will dig them Imo.

I agree. Here’s a pair someone on here just got Perfect across the spectrum and they have the karrang without the ear fatigue

 

[peterc52]

Was going to buy a 412 with them. But they turned out to be G12n-65. Bummer

 

[scottosan]

Yeah, yesterday was a good day.

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I can’t see the attachment. I assume it was the wall of sound. My guitar looks like it was made by Funko

 

[harddriver]

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I agree. Here’s a pair someone on here just got Perfect across the spectrum and they have the karrang without the ear fatigue

These sound good...Are these old vintage 12G65's or the Reissues? I have an 8 ohm reissue in my 1x12 Marshall 2203 amp and it's a great speaker.
If the old one sound better than the reissues I understand what all the talk about them is.

I think Racer has the most time with the vintage ones and about every iteration of them. I decided to try the reissue on Racerxrated's recommendation and I wasn't disappointed at all. Thanks RACER! I remember them being described by Celestion as a higher powered Greenback. I'm not sure it they were 100% on with their description but its a great sounding speaker IMHO.

 

[Mikeyboyeee]

My Mark IVa through an 83' JCM800 4x12 with G12-65s just rips. Blows away the Mesa cab with V30's. Think Crue Shout at the Devil tone.

Awesome to hear. Have MK IV on way. Should rip with 65s and V30s.

 

[scottosan]

These sound good...Are these old vintage 12G65's or the Reissues? I have an 8 ohm reissue in my 1x12 Marshall 2203 amp and it's a great speaker.
If the old one sound better than the reissues I understand what all the talk about them is.

I think Racer has the most time with the vintage ones and about every iteration of them. I decided to try the reissue on Racerxrated's recommendation and I wasn't disappointed at all. Thanks RACER! I remember them being described by Celestion as a higher powered Greenback. I'm not sure it they were 100% on with their description but its a great sounding speaker IMHO.

These are a matching set of 1980s with original covers. @LPMojoGL basicslly stole them, and the guy then thanked him for the thievery.

 

[LPMojoGL]

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I agree. Here’s a pair someone on here just got Perfect across the spectrum and they have the karrang without the ear fatigue

I went to grab one of these 1980 4x12s (with original g12-65s and covers!) from a guy about an hour away. I've heard how they're the best cabs for JCM/JMP mv Marshalls.
I liked the thickness of the straight cab, but much preferred the brightness and overall sound of the slant cab. That's the one I was going to buy. Right before I hit the pay button, I made the seller an offer for the pair. He said let's do it.
So I am now the proud owner of my first full stack. @Shredsmcgee was along for the ride. His job was to reign me in if I got too spendy. Hmph. At least I didn't come home with the JMP 2203.
@scottosan came over to help celebrate. All in all, it was a great day!!!

 

[LPMojoGL]

Was going to buy a 412 with them. But they turned out to be G12n-65. Bummer

Sux man! I'd flip this bottom cab to you, but Denmark is a long way from Dallas.

 

[rstites]

I've got a pair of '79 cabs with the original g12-65's in them. They're my oldest gear - dating to the 80's. I love them with pretty much any classic Marshall or similar amp. They sound great with my SLO. I've run my boogies through them too and they sound great too - just a little EQ adjustment from the Mesa 2x12's I usually pair with them. (I actually loaded a Mesa 2x12 with a pair of them. Sounds great.)

I'd agree that they have a smoother high end than most Celestions (at least the higher wattage ones) which is why they pair so nicely with bright amps, like those classic Marshalls.