Celestion G1280 Classic Lead 12" Guitar Speaker
The Classic Lead is a fine example of the sonic characteristics of a loudspeaker evolving as new materials become available.
Revolutionary in the late ¡¯70s, a fibreglass voice coil former - capable of withstanding very high temperatures - was used to give the Classic Lead a muscular 80W power handling. This also increased barrel stiffness, affecting the way the cone vibrated and influencing cone break up. Then, through experimentation with edge treatments and continued critical listening, some modes were encouraged while others were suppressed, contributing to the speaker¡¯s unique sound.
Today, the Classic Lead is much-loved by lead guitarists for its speed, punch and articulation, with every note clearly defined on even big, distorted sounds.
The Classic Lead also sounds great clean, with that same articulation combining with high headroom to deliver a fluid, dynamic performance.
General specifications:
- Nominal diameter 12", 305mm
- Power Rating 80W
- Nominal impedance 8§Ù
- Sensitivity 99dB
- Chassis type Pressed steel
- Voice coil diameter 1.75", 44.5mm
- Voice coil material Rounded copper
- Magnet type Ceramic
- Magnet weight 50oz, 1.42kg
- Frequency range 80-5000Hz
- Resonance frequency, Fs 80Hz
- DC resistance, Re 7§Ù
Mounting Information
- Diameter 12.2", 309mm
- Overall depth 5.3", 135mm
- Magnet structure diameter 6.1", 156mm
- Cut-out diameter 11.1", 283mm
- Mounting slot dimensions 0.31", 7.9mm ¨ª
- Number of mounting slots 4
- Mounting slot PCD 11.7", 297mm
- Unit weight 10.4lb, 4.7kg
Celestion G1280 Classic Lead 12" Guitar Speaker
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts for five years and labor for five years from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.
