For some, they’re just noisy wooden boxes, for others they are the Holy Grail of guitar tone: We are of course talking about speaker cabinets equipped with the legendary Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. There's hardly a guitarist who hasn't encountered these speakers at some point, or at the very least heard about them. Some enthusiasts might have even entertained the idea of building their own. However, it's not that simple, as a Vintage 30 sounds only as good as the cabinet it's housed in! In this regard, Harley Benton delivers the whole package with the G212 Vertical Celestion V30 - and demonstrates that an excellent cabinet, crafted from modern materials, can also be genuinely affordable.
The Harley Benton G212 Celestion V30 features, as its name implies, pair of Celestion Vintage 30 speakers, providing 120W of power with an impedance of 8 ohms. The 12" (30cm) Celestion Vintage 30 is iconic in rock music, known for its versatile sound on countless recordings. The cabinet, measuring 50 x 66 x 36cm, is slightly angled and provides ample space for the Vintage 30s (which are positioned one above the other) to breathe comfortably. Constructed from robust 18mm poplar plywood covered with black Tolex, the cabinet maintains an acceptable weight of 24kg. With its sleek black exterior, matching front covering, and white decorative trim, the G212 Celestion V30 boasts an authentic look well worthy of display!
The compact size of the Harley G212 Vertical Celestion V30 makes it particularly suited to combo amplifiers already equipped with a 12" speaker. This combination creates a notably thicker bass response, thanks to the wider surface vibration. The G212 Celestion V30’s reliable, time-tested design and industry-standard speakers meet the highest professional demands and can handle the most intense stage use. Additionally, it will provide the ideal partner for a lunchbox-format amp to create a powerful mini-stack for use on stage!
Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of numerous guitarists and bassists. In addition to an extensive range of stringed instruments, Thomann's house brand also offers a wide choice of amplifiers, speakers, effect pedals, and other accessories. In total, the range includes over 1,500 products. Built by established names in the industry, all Harley Benton products combine quality and reliability at attractive and affordable prices. The continuous expansion of the range ensures that Harley Benton always provides new, exciting, and innovative products that keep players perfectly in tune with the musical world, day after day.
Stages and rehearsal rooms are the preferred environments for the Harley Benton G212 Vertical Celestion V30. With its vertical design, it takes up less room than cabinets in the more well-known "landscape" format, especially in confined spaces. Whether paired with a powerful lunchbox amp like the Kemper, a compact amp head, or even a 1x12" combo, it will deliver sufficient volume to hold its own alongside a loud drummer. What is more, it looks much better than a horizontal-format cabinet placed on a chair! Careful attention must be paid to the impedance, however, especially with Boogie tube combos and similar models.