Celestion Classic Lead 80's...How are they?

[scott7d]

Right now I am using a Rivera 4x12 loaded with Vintage 30's. In short, I am happy with the tone and how it pairs up with the V.

There is a guy locally that will trade me two of his Classic Lead 80's for two of my V30's. I've always wanted to try a 4x12 using two different speakers in an "X" pattern. I've always wanted to mic different speakers for live and recording applications, too. Just to see the kinds of tones I could get.

Can anyone vouch for these speakers and/or offer what they think of the tonal characteristics?

 

[94Tremoverb]

They're like a slightly clearer, edgier C90, if you're familiar with those. (Both speakers are derived from the old G12-80.)

Compared to the V30 they have a deeper bottom end, cleaner mids, no upper-mid spike, and a brighter top-end which can get a bit metallic if you drive them hard or with fuzz pedals, but not in a bad way. Very big-sounding, and they work really well with V30s.

 

[sted]

every time ive heard them ive been impressed, but thats just my taste, they certainly wont go "off" like V30's do.

 

[scott7d]

Thanks guys! I've actually never been impressed with V30's, but this Rivera had a lot more playing time on it than what my other V30 cabs had and sounds great.

I will most likely trade this guy. Thanks again!

 

[davidfloyd]

I think it will be a GREAT trade. Combining those speakers together will give you a nice BIG, full sound. Report back on how you like (or dislike?) it!