Monsta-Tone said:
I just read some of Pappy's comments on other threads and am wondering about the Celestion Gold.
I don't play metal anymore, but my distortion tones are usually very heavy.
Would the Gold stand up to medium speed playing with the gain set to about 3:00 on the Burn setting?
The last thing I want is a speaker that looses clarity with gain and volume.
I play Blues and Classic rock, using a variety of single coil and HB equipped guitars. I mostly play Clean, or in the Blues mode. I really don't use the burn, or crunch modes too much, especially in a band, or gigging situation.
I do use a clean boost and an OD pedal for leads, or to add a little oomph!
No matter what I'm playing, the G-10 blows the doors off the stock 10" that was in there. It's totally broke in now and I just love it.
I can't really help you on heavy amp based distorted tone. But this thing sounds great w/no matter what I throw at it.
I will say the amp's Cleans are crisp and clear and the in the Blues mode, let's a little dirt shine through. Great single note definition and buttery chord tone.
The overall sound I get w/ the G-10 is so **** cool and satisfying in both the 5 and 25 watt settings. I'm no expert, but for my tastes it's the best sounding 10" speaker I've ever used.
I usually play gigs mic'ed w/ volume around 11 o'clock in the 25 watt mode.
I've had guitar players from other bands come up and ask me what I had in the amp, because they were impressed by my tone. So much mojo out of such a little amp
