Pick your sound with the eminence guitar speaker tone guide, a collaboration of our. Celestion recommends their g10n40 as a slightly beefier option. There are certain tones that stand out in musical history. I understand that it is very close to a tweed champ so it is. The redcoat series captures some of the most wellknown amp tones ever recorded and revered for decades. My favorite has got to be an avatar closed back 4 x 12 that has 1 celestion blue, 1 red fang, 1 vintage 30 and 1 reverend alltone 1250. These include the wizard, lynch super v 12, and the red fang from the red coat series. Dec, 2007 im looking to change the speaker in my vox ac15.
Sponsored content is clearly labeled everywhere it appears, and premier. May 06, 2017 vox ac30 2000 blue speaker vs vintage 1966 alnico silver. Eminence speaker llc covid19 update status dear customers, partners, and employees, today, the number of cases of covid19 in the usa will exceed 23,000 people. Ive heard great results with a britvoiced eminence red fang in a vintage tweedstyled american amp, and an. View similar products to the open box eminence red coat red fang 10.
Otoh, if you are after a middominant tone, to one with modest bass depth perfectly. Im debating between the celestion greenback or celestion alnico blue. My friend is building me an amp based on a magnatone varsity circuit. Now that the red fang has been out there for a while, id like to bring this thread back to life. Eminence speaker llc covid19 update status dear customers, partners, and employees. The eminence red fang 12 guitar speaker defines the british invasion. The eminence red fang speaker is a great speaker for guitar amplifiers that need a vintage british tone. Eminence red coat red fang 12 guitar speaker 50w 8 ohm. I have both but i havent compared them side by side but have noticed as i gig 23 times a week with either band or duo that in my 2x10 cab with a ramrod and a gold its a more. Nov 30, 20 dont know why you want specifically an eminence, but im currently replacing the speaker in my prri, and in all my reading on many forums, the 2 winners from eminence are the copperhead and the rc. Respected as much for his tone as his guitar skills, josh smiths concept for the ultimate guitar speaker involved combining the lows of the eminence tonespotter, the clean highs of the wizard, and the natural grit and sparkle of the red fang alnico. On, sponsored content refers to articles, videos, or audio recordings that are produced or curated by an advertiser but that premier guitar is happy to share alongside our own editorial content due to the sponsored contents educational, musical, or entertainment value. It is more or less a copy of the celestion alnico blue, but with a higher power rating 30w. Open box items are typically display models, demos, products opened for photography or inspection, or returns that show little to no signs of use or wear.
A ceramic version of our popular red fang 10 alnico. The tone kings full eminence celestion speaker cross comparison chart. Experiment as much as time, budget, and your local guitar store will allow, take tips from friends rigs and those of name players whose tone you admire, and discover what. I bought 4 v30s for this fender 4x12 and they were so bright. Jan, 2014 to simplify the process, eminences five most popular branded speakers give you great choices in a range of sound styles and in a manageable number. Regardless of whether or not thats true, wasnt it a. So i need 50 watts, and im looking at the celestion gold but i see that the new eminence eric johnson is about the same money. I think for the money, the red fang is a really good alnico speaker. This is a hp alnico 12 50w, installed in a epiphone blues custom rectifier 30w15w. The number of deaths in the usa will likewise rise above continue reading. It does take a while to break in an eminence unless you use some accelerated method. Eminence red coat red fang red fang 10vintage british tone with loads of detail, chime and grit and a nicely defined low end.
Most will tell you the difference between and new blue and a worn in blue is quite dramatic. Vox ac10 c1 speaker choices fender stratocaster guitar forum. Aug 05, 2006 ok date i have no experience wihthe red fangs, but do with the blues. Eminence celestion speaker comparison chart the tone king. The redcoat series captures some of the most wellknown amp tones ever recorded and. Vox ac30 speaker swap eminence red fang vs celestion greenback. Eminence red fang 12 50w guitar speaker musicians friend. Eminence had introduced several other alnicos, but one was discontinued about a year ago. The eminence red fang handles 50 watts rms power handling. Thats funny about people complaining that they are too harsh or shrill and replacing them with vintage 30s. Wasnt the eminence red fang their answer to the celestion blue. Specification mounting information materials of construction nominal basket diameter nominal impedance power rating resonance fs usable frequency range.
Didnt eminence release a line of speakers based off of celestions most popular ones. Great in a 1, 2, or 4 x 12 open or closedback speaker cabinet setup. Buy eminence red coat series red fang rf10c 10 guitar speaker, 50 watts at 8. Eminence red coat series red fang rf10c 10 guitar speaker, 50 watts at.
Aug 21, 2006 does anyone know if eminence makes their own version of the celestion g12t75. I have been playing a lot of blues lately and think its what im going to be playing for a while with a little classic rock every know and then. Celestion gold 50w eminence red fang 50w jensen pseries p12q 40w and p12n 50w. It does take a while to break in an eminence unless you use some accelerated. I bought it with two blues, but the sound was too sterile. Reviews of the celestion alnico blue 15 watt speaker. Vox ac30 2000 blue speaker vs vintage 1966 alnico silver bell. Eminence red fang 10 the eminence red fang 10, is a ten inch speaker with a british voiced design similar to the old blue or silver alnico speakers found in classic vox amps. G12m greenback youtube greenback duel g12m china vs heritage series g12m vs g12h duration. Vox ac10 c1 speaker choices discussion in amp input normal or bright started by tarheelbob, mar, 2016. All three are definitely in the same sonic family though, at least imo. My guess is that eminence and celestion do something a little different when measuring efficiency.
The eminence red fang 12 guitar speaker is perfect for blues, country, indie, and jazz. It sounds like a celestion gold with superior performance. Peavey classic 30 speaker replacement weber, eminence. I dont think you have all the options dope, light dope, no dope, etc. The result is an extremely versatile speaker with vintage tone and the ability to handle the. Eminence strives to be the cutting edge in guitar speaker manufacturing. Get the guaranteed best price on speakers for instrument amps like the eminence red fang 12 50w guitar speaker at musicians friend. The lines sort of parallel each other, and these equivalencies are only a guide. Eminence red fang is a 12 inch guitar speaker for vintage speaker replacement. Jul 30, 2008 but the red fang is a well regarded speaker too, if not an identical in every sonic aspect to the blue dog or celestion blue. The eminence red fang alnico speakers are a great choice for anyone wanting to get the chimey bell like tone that ac30s are known. There are enough eminence models you are certain to find. And now eminence puts it within easy reach with the red coat series of guitar amp speakers.
It will require careful screening to find 12inch bass drivers that will work well in that cab. Nice tight lowend, smooth midrange and top end sparkle. Celestions blue shown rightstill available today as an excellent reissue, the alnico blueis famous for its. And, it seems to have been replaced by the eminence rf10c.
Vox ac30c2 speaker swap eminence red fang vs celestion. Weve heard great results with a britvoiced eminence red fang in a vintage tweedstyled american amp, and an americanvoiced weber 12a125 in a british class atype amp. Keep in mind the consensus is that none of these speakers is exactly like its celestion counterpart. Weber recommends trying their dt10 but ask for the blue pup cone and british dustcap wgs recommends their retro 10, but they do not provide the mounting depth to confirm it fits.
If it matters, two of the most wellregarded speakers from both the digital and real world are the celestion blue and golds. May 15, 2008 the real news was in the highend sparkle freaks will rejoice when they hear the red fang in action, as the alnico construction imparts a sweet chime to everything. The eminence red fang guitar speaker demo duration. The eminence red fang 10, is a ten inch speaker with a british voiced design similar to the old blue or silver alnico speakers found in classic vox amps. Open box eminence red coat red fang 10 guitar speaker 50w.
Eminence red coat red fang 12 guitar speaker 50w 8 ohm it all started with the british invasion, that unmistakable sound that took america by storm from across the atlantic to right. I have the eminence red fang 12 and its smaller brother 10, though they dont list that on the site any more. Open box eminence red coat red fang 10 guitar speaker 50w 8 ohm 800 3380531. Have you ever had a chance to at least somewhat directly compare the eminence swamp thang and the celestion g12k100 speakers. Vox ac30 bm chinese celestion blue alnicos vs uk celestion blue alnicos. While the highs could get a bit sharp when playing in the neck and leaving everything wide open, its definitely something that will mellow out with age and time, leaving you. Configuration, 1, 2, or 4 x 10, ceramic version of our red fang 10. Avatar cabinets seem to offer these options at a good price, but i dont know much about avatars quality.
Yeah wrt the efficiency of the red fang vs the gold, on paper the rf is more efficient, but hot switching between the two i could not hear a volume difference. Focused and punchy vintage alnico tone with tight definition, warm mids and. We have marshall and celestion to thank for the distinctively british tones that we are so familiar with. Eminence red fang is a 12 inch guitar speaker with alnico magnet for speaker replacement or upgrade. Like any eminence speaker, the suspension is tight. We work diligently to provide tools, which we hope will help you pick your sound.
It is more or less a copy of the celestion alnico blue, but with a higher power rating 30w or 50w, depending on the age of the speaker and at less than half the price. Vintage tone with warm undertones and highend sparkle. It has been difficult to find the stock vx10 specifications, but celestion provided them below. Which they refer to as a 10 ceramic version of our popular red fang alnico. Regardless of whether or not thats true, wasnt it a very popular speaker. Is the celestion alnico blue that much better than the others. In either case, it doesnt seem to be available anymore. Respected as much for his tone as his guitar skills, josh smiths concept for the ultimate guitar speaker involved combining the lows of the eminence tonespotter, the clean highs of the. I bought this speaker to replace the stock blue marvel in my peavey bandit 112. The real news was in the highend sparkle freaks will rejoice when they hear the red fang in action, as the alnico construction imparts a sweet chime to everything. Celestion blue and eminence red fang the gear page. Mine is mounted in a closed back os212 paired with an eminence em12.
Eminence red coat red fang 12 guitar speaker 50w 8 ohm it all started with the british invasion, that unmistakable sound that took america by storm from across the atlantic to right in your face. First i swapped the stock speaker for a celestion tf1018 which died after 1 gig. Us speaker eminence red fang alnico speakers the eminence. Open box eminence red coat red fang 10 guitar speaker 50w 8 ohm. It is a collaboration of our endorsing artists talents in many different styles through our wide selection of guitar speakers. This classic guitar speaker actually started life as a radio speaker that was modified specifically for use in electric guitar amplifiers. I was able to fit a celestion blue 12 in my ac4c112. The voice of this speaker definitely has a british character to it and its described by eminence as having loads of detail, chime and grit and a nicely defined low end. Red fang the eminence red fang 12 guitar speaker defines the british invasion.
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