This classic guitar speaker actually started life as a radio speaker that was modified specifically for use in electric guitar amplifiers. In its original incarnation as the G12 T530 it appeared in several colour variations, but it was the Blue version, fitted as standard into Vox AC30 amps, that secured its place in guitar tone history.The Blue found favour with notable guitarists like Brian May, due to its glorious dampened attack, warm lows, mellow upper-mids and brilliant bell-like top-end. When coupled with a suitable amplifier it evokes rich definition and develops beautiful musical compression when pushed. According to tone enthusiasts worldwide, the Blue is the benchmark for guitar speaker perfection.
General Specifications
Nominal diameter 12", 305mm
Power rating 15Wrms
Nominal impedance Available 8Ω or 15Ω
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 Available 6.4Ω or 11.8Ω
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 4
Overall depth 6.5", 165mm
Unit weight 9.3lb, 4.2kg