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Your cart is empty.The world’s first dedicated guitar loudspeaker and a part of musical history. Back in the 1950s, Celestion witnessed the emergence of a new breed of musician – the electric guitarist – and responded to their needs for a rugged, reliable loudspeaker by modifying the G12 radio speaker. The unique tonal character of the Celestion Blue, combined with the valve amps of the time, helped to define the electric guitar as we know it today.Variations of the Blue were actually released in several different liveries, including chrome, red and silver. Used by many classic amplifier manufacturers of the time, it was the speaker’s adoption by Vox for their AC30 that ensured the Blue’s place in history.The Blue has a bright, lively character with a carefully controlled bottom end and shimmering highs which remains popular and distinctive to this day. Loaded into a single 12" or 2 x 12" cabinet, this legendary loudspeaker suits a wide range of playing styles.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023
I haven't used this but I was excited to buy this speaker but it arrived in a shabby box and had clearly been opened and returned or something. It said it was new and at this price, I expect it to come unopened and new as advertised.
David Barry
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
This speaker provides high quality clean tones, it's high frequency response is spectacular, but I wouldn't advise it for distortion or overdriven tones.
rabinnh
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2021
I have one amplifier with EL84 tubes and it has a celestian classic lead 80. It's perfect for humbucker guitars. I have another amp with 6v6s that's quite a bit darker Even when playing single coil strat type guitars. I replaced the classic lead 80 in that can with this speaker and it really opened things up. Sounds great. That said, thid speaker's a lot more expensive than most other speakers.
Diljoh B
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2020
I've many kinds of speakers over many years, including Celestion Alnico Cream and Gold. This speaker just has something special. If it can handle your amp's power, go for it. You won't be disappointed.
D. Hodgson
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2015
Took awhile to narrow down the best sounding speaker for my 2x12; fortunately I had the sound comparison samples on Celestion's site along with a large collection from ConeTones (http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/GTRAudio) to audition. And in both cases... at least in terms of the high-gain tones that matter to me, Blue was best. Some others I swapped out included the Celestion V30, G12-M & G12-H; the Blues were the most "mix-ready" of the four, free of hollow boxiness & barkiness, well-balanced and clear without being ice-picky. Also, these are actually made in Ipswich, England which I suppose doesn't hurt.The downside of these speakers is the low power handling (15W) and the price, of course. But you get what you pay for. Problem solvers!
landon
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2014
Best speaker I've ever owned. Guitar amp wise. This speaker just gets better the more you break it in. Quick delivery!I hope others buy these because there awesome and loud!!If you're a first time buyer for buying guitar speakers your starting In the right place and I hope you find the right speaker this one is perfect for me and I can't wait to hear It after 100+ hours of play on It! Have a good day!
LvB
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2014
I put this speaker in an Orange speaker cab. I play a Gibson Les Paul Custom through an Engl Ironball amp head. It just sings. Wonderful treble but also powerful, yet detailed bass. Installing it took just a few minutes, I highly recommend upgrading your built in speaker, it's the cheapest way to improve sound.
Bryan Bergeron
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2013
It's hard to beat the "blue" with a low-watt tube amp and a good guitar. I purchased this speaker to pair it with a Celestion Green in a cab. Excellent combination for blues. It's a little pricey, but if you want the tone, you get what you pay for.
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