I saw a Line 6 Spider Valve priced very low around $200 and took the gamble to see if it was loaded with Celestion Vintage 30s. It unfortunately was previously raided and replaced with SLM Electronics speakers. I was disappointed, but decided to keep it once I saw the plywood construction.
I decided that I could load the cab up with a bunch of my Celestion speakers, some that had been collecting dust. I could have access to all of my Celestions ready for recording.
I decided to install my Celestion G12M65 (upper left), Vintage 30 (lower left), G12T75 (upper right), and V-Type (lower right). I may eventually move the Classic Lead 80 into the cabinet over the V-Type, but have that in my Jet City 2x12 for now.
Initial tests listening to the Vintage 30 under a SM57 seem to indicate that the cab tightens up the sound a bit compared to my Jet City 2x12. However, there might be more low end in the 100Hz region with the Line 6 cab. The Line 6 4x12 seems to provided a bit of brightness compared to my 4x12, but still sounds big under a mic. This cab should work well with the Mesa Dual Rectifier and Peavey 6505.
The G12M65 Creamback is a new speaker addition to my small Celestion collection. It is very reminiscent of the Greenback that I have.
More to come.
