C30 + Avatar 212 + Celestion G12-65's = Whoa!!!!

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C30 + Avatar 212 + Celestion G12-65's = Whoa!!!!

Post by bman5150 » Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:19 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWb5X0_AzrU

I was about ready to pull the trigger on a new amp but with this new 212 cab, I am holding off as I fell back in love with the c30! The closed back 212 vintage did the trick as far as my complaints about lack of "ooomph", harsh spikeyness and bass response. I used to use my 112 Avatar open back for gigs with the C30 but I never really loved the Celestion G12H-30 (Chinese built.) The onboard speaker is a WGS green beret - sweet and warm but seriously lacking ooomph and bass in the c30s open back combo

I only have a bit of the Hardwire reverb in the loop on this clip - my ClinchFX EP+ pedal isn't even engaged. It's even sweeter with the EP+...loving this tone! Recorded using a Zoom G2HD.
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Re: C30 + Avatar 212 + Celestion G12-65's = Whoa!!!!

Post by Classic30inCincy » Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:17 pm

Thank You For Update

C30's Are Very Versatile With Proper Tubes, Speakers, Extension Cabs :!:

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Re: C30 + Avatar 212 + Celestion G12-65's = Whoa!!!!

Post by e-merlin » Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:16 am

Wow! That's some robust tone. I might have to hook up my C30 for a while.

How's the cab itself? I have a bunch of speakers laying around here and I'd like to have a couple of cabs to swap 'em around. Heck, I just found a pair of Sheffield 1230s I forgot I had...
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Post by Classic30inCincy » Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:11 am

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Re: C30 + Avatar 212 + Celestion G12-65's = Whoa!!!!

Post by scottp » Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:18 am

Man that was killer i need to get a cab for my c30 loved it
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Re: C30 + Avatar 212 + Celestion G12-65's = Whoa!!!!

Post by bman5150 » Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:50 pm

Thanks guys! Just loving this setup now. I'll have to put up a few clips when I have the ep+ turned on...even better! Can't wait to gig it.

E-Merlin, the cab is solid just like my other 112 avatar. I'm no cab expert but I've had a lot of people recommend to me the avatar cabs. They are built in the us and there are tons of options. Best of all, they are very cool people to deal with. I was dead set on buying one of their cabs and loading in some scumback m75s, which I've heard nothing but good things about. They had a killer Xmas deal going for their 212s loaded with either greenbacks or the g12-65s. He convinced me that I'd be thrilled with the 65s and he was right. I still haven't hooked up my 5150 combo to it but I will. Very curious how that sounds. I can't say I love the sheffields that came with the 5150 but we'll see how the 212 avatar sounds with it.
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Post by e-merlin » Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:53 pm

Thanks.

If you decide you want something else in the 5150 Combo, give me a shot at those speakers. One of mine was blown when I got it and I've tried several others. Currently, I have some Webers in there, but they are a bit bright for the 5150. I'm thinking they'd be great in a 212 cab with my Triumph, but that sends me back to something else for the 5150...
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Re: C30 + Avatar 212 + Celestion G12-65's = Whoa!!!!

Post by (heart) le Peavey » Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:51 pm

Great clip bman!

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Re: C30 + Avatar 212 + Celestion G12-65's = Whoa!!!!

Post by bman5150 » Sun Jan 06, 2013 9:22 pm

e-merlin wrote:Thanks.

If you decide you want something else in the 5150 Combo, give me a shot at those speakers.
Will do. However, I may just run it with the 212. I play a handful of outdoor gigs a year and that's when the 5150 gets used. I'll be moving some serious air with that setup! :o
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