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Celestion Gold 12" Alnico Guitar Speaker 50W 8 Ohm
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If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that stock availability can change quickly both online and in-store, so we would always recommend placing your Click and Collect order as soon as possible to reserve your item.
SKU: CEL-T5471
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Product Description
The Celestion Gold 12" Alnico is a premium 50W guitar speaker that delivers the unmistakable chime, warmth and musical compression players associate with classic British amps. With its high sensitivity and expressive alnico magnet response, it brings touch-sensitive dynamics, rich overtones and a smooth top end to any quality combo or cabinet.
Designed for players who love the feel of a vintage alnico speaker but need more power handling, the Gold retains that familiar sweetness and sparkle while comfortably coping with modern amp outputs. Whether you play edge-of-breakup blues, jangly indie or harmonically rich classic rock, this speaker rewards every nuance of your picking hand.
Classic Alnico Character with Modern Power Handling
At the heart of the Celestion Gold is its alnico magnet, renowned for delivering a fluid, musical response with natural compression when pushed. Rated at 50W, it offers significantly more headroom than many traditional alnico designs, making it suitable for higher powered amps while still providing that smooth, singing overdrive and detailed clean tone.
High Sensitivity for Effortless Volume
With a sensitivity of 100dB, the Gold is an efficient speaker that translates amp power into serious volume. This makes it ideal if you want your amp to feel more immediate and responsive, or if you need extra projection on stage without having to push your amp as hard.
Balanced Frequency Response
A usable frequency range of 75Hz to 5000Hz gives the Gold a full, musical voice with tight lows, present but not harsh highs, and a harmonically rich midrange. Chords remain articulate and defined, while single notes sustain with clarity, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of playing styles.
Robust Construction for Real-World Use
Featuring a pressed steel chassis and a 1.75" round copper voice coil, the Celestion Gold is built to handle the demands of regular gigging and rehearsal. The carefully engineered frame and magnet assembly provide stability and reliability, so you can trust it to perform consistently night after night.
This is the 8 Ohm version of the Celestion Gold, delivering the same legendary Alnico tone with impedance suited for a wide range of amp and cabinet configurations.
Features
- 50W Power Handling - The 50W rating lets you pair the Gold with a wide range of amps, from medium powered combos to more muscular heads, giving you classic alnico tone without sacrificing reliability at higher volumes.
- Alnico Magnet Warmth and Compression - The alnico magnet delivers smooth, musical compression and a sweet top end that responds beautifully to your playing dynamics, ideal for expressive lead work and touch-sensitive rhythm parts.
- 100dB Sensitivity - High efficiency means more output from the same amp settings, helping your sound cut through the mix while retaining detail and nuance at both low and high volumes.
- 12" Format with Pressed Steel Chassis - The classic 12" size offers a familiar feel and full-bodied tone, while the pressed steel chassis provides a solid, dependable platform suitable for combos and extension cabinets alike.
Specifications
General
- Model: Celestion Gold
- Type: 12" Alnico Guitar Speaker
- Nominal Diameter: 12" (305mm)
- Power Handling: 50W
- Impedance: 8 Ohm
- Sensitivity: 100dB
Magnet and Chassis
- Magnet Type: Alnico
- Chassis Type: Pressed Steel
Voice Coil
- Voice Coil Diameter: 1.75" (44.5mm)
- Voice Coil Material: Round Copper
Performance
- Frequency Range: 75Hz to 5000Hz
- Resonance Frequency (Fs): 75Hz
- DC Resistance (Re): 6.4 Ohm
Mounting Information
- Cut-Out Diameter: 283mm (11.1")
- Overall Diameter: 309mm (12.2")
- Magnet Diameter: 128mm (5.0")
- Mounting Hole Diameter: 7.9mm (0.31")
- Mounting Hole PCD: 297mm (11.7")
- Number of Mounting Holes: 4
Dimensions
- Chassis Depth (including gasket): 92mm (3.63")
- Magnet Depth: 73mm (2.87")
- Overall Depth: 165mm (6.5")
