Celestion AlNiCo

Meticulously hand-crafted in the UK, the Celestion 100 celebrates the world’s first purpose-built guitar loudspeaker which, in various guises, has voiced some of the most legendary and memorable riffs and solos of all time.
Referencing our own collection of early alnico speakers, the Celestion 100 is born of a painstaking research and development process, analysing, understanding and then replicating the very essence and tone of these exquisite collector’s items in a speaker that looks as great as it sounds.

General Specifications

• Nominal diameter: 305mm / 12in
• Power rating: 30W
• Rated impedance: 8Ω or 16Ω
• Sensitivity: 100dB
• Chassis type: Pressed steel
• Magnet type: Alnico
• Voice coil diameter: 1.75in / 44mm
• Frequency range: 75-5000Hz
• Resonance frequency, Fs: 75Hz
• DC resistance, Re: 6.6Ω or 11.8Ω

Following the great reviews we received for the Gold 12", we realised there was also a need for a speaker that conveyed the Alnico mellowness of the original Blue, with the speed and response of a 10" driver.The G10 Gold is the ultimate 10" speaker, blending unmistakable Alnico class with a rich low-end, creamy mid-range and vintage chiming top-end. Springy, warm, revealing and highly expressive, it can be used singly or in pairs to add a classy sheen to any amp, or in a 4x10 configuration for higher volume depth, warmth and shimmer, with less of the boom associated with 4x12 cabinets. General Specifications

• Nominal diameter: 10", 254mm
• Power rating: 40Wrms
• Nominal impedance: Available 8Ω or 15Ω
• Sensitivity: 98dB
• Chassis type: Pressed steel
• Voice coil diameter: 1.75", 44.5mm
• Voice coil material: Round copper
• Magnet type: Alnico
• Frequency range: 80-6000Hz
• Resonance frequency, Fs: 80Hz
• DC resistance, Re: 6.66Ω and 13.56Ω

Mounting Information

• Cut-out diameter: 9.0", 229mm
• Diameter: 10.1", 256mm
• Magnet structure diameter: 4.7", 119mm
• Mounting slot dimensions: 0.25", 6.5mm Ø
• Mounting slot PCD: 9.6", 244mm
• Number of mounting slots: 8
• Overall depth: 5.3", 135mm
• Unit weight: 6.0lb, 2.7kg

Following the great reviews we received for the Gold 12", we realised there was also a need for a speaker that conveyed the Alnico mellowness of the original Blue, with the speed and response of a 10" driver.The G10 Gold is the ultimate 10" speaker, blending unmistakable Alnico class with a rich low-end, creamy mid-range and vintage chiming top-end. Springy, warm, revealing and highly expressive, it can be used singly or in pairs to add a classy sheen to any amp, or in a 4x10 configuration for higher volume depth, warmth and shimmer, with less of the boom associated with 4x12 cabinets. General Specifications

• Nominal diameter: 10", 254mm
• Power rating: 40Wrms
• Nominal impedance: Available 8Ω or 15Ω
• Sensitivity: 98dB
• Chassis type: Pressed steel
• Voice coil diameter: 1.75", 44.5mm
• Voice coil material: Round copper
• Magnet type: Alnico
• Frequency range: 80-6000Hz
• Resonance frequency, Fs: 80Hz
• DC resistance, Re: 6.66Ω and 13.56Ω

Mounting Information

• Cut-out diameter: 9.0", 229mm
• Diameter: 10.1", 256mm
• Magnet structure diameter: 4.7", 119mm
• Mounting slot dimensions: 0.25", 6.5mm Ø
• Mounting slot PCD: 9.6", 244mm
• Number of mounting slots: 8
• Overall depth: 5.3", 135mm
• Unit weight: 6.0lb, 2.7kg

With a 90-watt power rating the Celestion Cream is purpose-built for vintage tones whatever kind of amp you use.
By applying new technologies and manufacturing methods developed during the creation of our Creamback speakers
we’ve been able to deliver a higher power rating while preserving the very essence of an alnico guitar speaker.

Delivering a glorious laid-back attack the Cream exudes warm lows and a brilliant bell-like chime.
It has smooth and organic mids further characterised by a fine-grained detail that adds a high-definition quality to the vocal range.

The Cream has been specially created to bring alnico class to all kinds of amps from 1-watt to 90-watts.
It conveys a satisfying warmth detailed expressiveness and exceptional musicality even at low power levels.

Specifications

• Nominal diameter 305mm / 12in
• Power rating 90W
• Rated impedance 8Ω or 16Ω
• Sensitivity 100dB
• Chassis type Pressed steel
• Magnet type Alnico
• Voice coil diameter 1.75in / 44mm
• Voice coil material Round copper
• Frequency range 75-5000Hz
• Resonance frequency, Fs 75Hz
• DC resistance, Re 6.7Ω & 13.1Ω

Mounting Information

• Cut-out diameter 283mm / 11.1in
• Diameter 309mm / 12.2in
• Magnet structure diameter 128mm / 5.0in
• Mounting hole dimensions 7.9mm / 0.31in Ø
• Mounting hole PCD 297mm / 11.7in
• Number of mounting holes 8
• Chassis depth (inc gasket) 92mm / 3.63in
• Magnet depth 73mm / 2.87in
• Overall depth 165mm / 6.5in
• Unit weight 4.2kg / 9.3lb

With a 90-watt power rating, the Celestion Cream is purpose-built for vintage tones, whatever kind of amp you use. By applying new technologies and manufacturing methods developed during the creation of our Creamback speakers, we’ve been able to deliver a higher power rating while preserving the very essence of an alnico guitar speaker.

Delivering a glorious, laid-back attack, the Cream exudes warm lows and a brilliant bell-like chime. It has smooth and organic mids, further characterised by a fine-grained detail that adds a high-definition quality to the vocal range.

The Cream has been specially created to bring alnico class to all kinds of amps from 1-watt to 90-watts. It conveys a satisfying warmth, detailed expressiveness and exceptional musicality, even at low power levels.

General Specifications

• Nominal diameter: 12", 305mm
• Power rating: 90W
• Nominal impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 100dB
• Chassis type: Pressed steel
• Voice coil diameter: 1.75", 44.5mm
• Voice coil material: Round copper
• Magnet type: Alnico
• Frequency range: 75-5000Hz
• Resonance frequency, Fs: 75Hz
• DC resistance, Re: 6.7Ω
• Made in UK

Building on the platform of the Blue the Gold is a higher-powered Alnico-magnet guitar speaker that recreates the unmistakable sonic signature of a ‘well played-in’ original.
Over time the high frequencies of a Blue soften and become less chalky as the cone becomes more flexible – a much sought after characteristic that the Gold exhibits straight out of the box.

Also present in the Gold sound from the outset is an added warmth and complexity in the midrange which coupled with the classic Alnico qualities of a laid-back attack rounded low end and brilliant bell-like highs deliver huge rhythm voicings and saturated vocal lead tones.
The Gold is a wonderfully expressive and revealing loudspeaker affording guitarists an unprecedented degree of dynamic control.

Specifications

• Nominal diameter 305mm / 12in
• Power rating 50W
• Rated impedance 8Ω or 15Ω
• Sensitivity 100dB
• Chassis type Pressed steel
• Magnet type Alnico
• Voice coil diameter 1.75in / 44.5mm
• Voice coil material Round copper
• Frequency range 75-5000Hz
• Resonance frequency, Fs 75Hz
• DC resistance, Re 6.4Ω or 11.8Ω

Mounting Information

• Cut-out diameter 283mm / 11.1in
• Diameter 309mm / 12.2in
• Magnet structure diameter 128mm / 5.0in
• Mounting hole dimensions 7.9mm / 0.31in Ø
• Mounting hole PCD 297mm / 11.7in
• Number of mounting holes 4
• Chassis depth (inc gasket) 92mm / 3.63in
• Magnet depth 73mm / 2.87in
• Overall depth 165mm / 6.5in
• Unit weight 4.2kg / 9.3lb

Building on the platform of the Blue the Gold is a higher-powered Alnico-magnet guitar speaker that recreates the unmistakable sonic signature of a ‘well played-in’ original.
Over time the high frequencies of a Blue soften and become less chalky as the cone becomes more flexible – a much sought after characteristic that the Gold exhibits straight out of the box.

Also present in the Gold sound from the outset is an added warmth and complexity in the midrange which coupled with the classic Alnico qualities of a laid-back attack rounded low end and brilliant bell-like highs deliver huge rhythm voicings and saturated vocal lead tones.
The Gold is a wonderfully expressive and revealing loudspeaker affording guitarists an unprecedented degree of dynamic control.

Specifications

• Nominal diameter 305mm / 12in
• Power rating 50W
• Rated impedance 8Ω or 15Ω
• Sensitivity 100dB
• Chassis type Pressed steel
• Magnet type Alnico
• Voice coil diameter 1.75in / 44.5mm
• Voice coil material Round copper
• Frequency range 75-5000Hz
• Resonance frequency, Fs 75Hz
• DC resistance, Re 6.4Ω or 11.8Ω

Mounting Information

• Cut-out diameter 283mm / 11.1in
• Diameter 309mm / 12.2in
• Magnet structure diameter 128mm / 5.0in
• Mounting hole dimensions 7.9mm / 0.31in Ø
• Mounting hole PCD 297mm / 11.7in
• Number of mounting holes 4
• Chassis depth (inc gasket) 92mm / 3.63in
• Magnet depth 73mm / 2.87in
• Overall depth 165mm / 6.5in
• Unit weight 4.2kg / 9.3lb

The Ruby is an alnico-magnet guitar speaker that’s purpose-built to create vintage tones – and at 35-watts power handling it’s ideal for use with mid-powered amps and combos.
Bringing the instantly familiar Celestion alnico vibe with its glorious dampened attack; the Ruby oozes a richly musical vintage warmth with mellow highs and a smooth sophisticated midrange.

Specifications

• Nominal diameter 305mm / 12in
• Power rating 35W
• Rated impedance 8Ω or 16Ω
• Sensitivity 100dB
• Chassis type Pressed steel
• Magnet type Alnico
• Voice coil diameter 1.75in / 44mm
• Voice coil material Round copper
• Frequency range 75-5000Hz
• Resonance frequency, Fs 75Hz
• DC resistance, Re 6.7Ω or 13.1Ω

Mounting Information

• Cut-out diameter 283mm / 11.1in
• Diameter 309mm / 12.2in
• Magnet structure diameter 128mm / 5.0in
• Mounting hole dimensions 7.9mm / 0.31in Ø
• Mounting hole PCD 297mm / 11.7in
• Number of mounting holes 8
• Chassis depth (inc gasket) 92mm / 3.63in
• Magnet depth 73mm / 2.87in
• Overall depth 165mm / 6.5in
• Unit weight 4.2kg / 9.3lb

The Ruby is an alnico-magnet guitar speaker that’s purpose-built to create vintage tones – and at 35-watts power handling, it’s ideal for use with mid-powered amps and combos. Bringing the instantly familiar Celestion alnico vibe with its glorious, dampened attack; the Ruby oozes a richly musical vintage warmth, with mellow highs and a smooth, sophisticated midrange.

General Specifications

• Nominal diameter: 12", 305mm
• Power rating: 35W
• Nominal impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 100dB
• Chassis type: Pressed steel
• Voice coil diameter: 1.75", 44.5mm
• Voice coil material: Round copper
• Magnet type: Alnico
• Frequency range: 75-5000Hz
• Resonance frequency, Fs: 75Hz
• DC resistance, Re: 6.7Ω

Mounting Information

• Cut-out diameter: 11.1”, 283mm
• Diameter: 12.2", 309mm
• Magnet structure diameter: 5.0", 128mm
• Mounting slot dimensions: 0.31", 7.9mm Ø
• Mounting slot PCD: 11.7", 297mm
• Number of mounting slots: 8
• Overall depth: 6.5”, 165mm
• Unit weight: 9.3lb, 4.2kg

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• Ruby Review