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), V-Type (upper right), and G12T75 (lower right). I may eventually move the Classic Lead 80 into the cabinet over the V-Type.
It may be detrimental to the overall tone with such a drastic mix of speakers, but I am still approaching cabs with cheapness. I am primarily close micing my cabs and will put up with the phase cancellation discrepancies for now.
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| Speakers mounted. |
The cabinet was a little beat up, but the construction appeared to be solid. The overall enclosure is constructed from 1/2” plywood. The baffle and bracing is also plywood.
The grill cloth is rather thick, so it was a bit difficult to locate the center of the speaker to record. It took a bit of measuring to figure out exactly where the speakers were located. The centers of the speakers are horizontally 6.5” off from the inner edge of the front frame. The centers of the top and bottom speakers are 6.625” and 6.25” off the inner front frame vertically. These measurements will help me recall microphone positions and methodically shoot IRs.
The G12M65 Creamback is a new speaker addition to my small Celestion collection. It is very reminiscent of the Greenback that I have. I think my G12M25 and G12M65 would sound very similar under the same conditions.
More to come.
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