Super definition even under tremendous gain. I just love the way the 'Southern Style' slide sounds through those drivers. The Cream sounds smoother than the Celestion Golds, and those are an amazing speaker in their own right. My Cream is on order and will be paired with a Celestion G12H-80 'Wolverine' UK built speaker in a Mesa Engineering 2x12 Recto cab. Both are 8 Ohm speakers run in series for a total load of 16 Ohms. I can't wait to run that cabinet with my Marshall 1959 Super lead head, 'Southern Style' !!! Great tone Lance.
Thanks lance, your vids have helped me to select a beautiful carr amp, and a cream back speaker , this channels a great place to start a tone hunt..keep em coming
based on the context and the fact that the speaker he holds up isn't a Creamback as he said, this must be a Celestion Cream. The creamback, a 65 watt ceramic, is a completely different speaker. This is apparently supposed to actually be the Cream, a 90 watt alnico.
Thanks so much Lance, your video convinced me. After trying a lot of speakers I now add a vintage D130F to a pair of Celestion Cream Alnico's and the setup is stunning, even (or especially) when using hollow body guitars. By the way, the astute way to say the word is "Al-Nee-Co".
I've just fitted one into my FSR DRRI, the mids have gone through the roof compared to the Fender Eminence but it still has bell alnico chime. It sounds like a fat Fender, it's amazing.
So I finally bought one of these and was surprised that I thought the clean tone was even better than it's tone driven by a modern high gain tube head. I need to buy an attenuator to hear it's dirty tone when cranked (too loud). If I was forced to guess what speaker was in my amp I'd have said "I dunno,, a vintage NOS Jensen P12N?". This evaluation based on 1x12 in a vintage 50's Gibson amp. Bottom line, if your in possession of a 1 or 2x12 amp that is aimed at getting vintage tweed tones from, you might want to try these. Not too bright, not too dark, they really hit it out of the park on this speaker.
Hi Lance. All of your demo vids are super helpful, thanks. I'm looking for new speakers for my JTM45. Are these Creams still your favorite with the Metroplex? How do these compare to the Golds? I only play humbuckers (LP's & 335's), I'm concerned by some of the other reviews that the Creams will be too dull with not enough bite (compared to Golds), but your demo has me thinking otherwise. Just wondering what you think of the Creams vs Golds. Thanks!
Great video, and amazing tone! Im a believer of Celestian Creambacks, though im not sure mine are the same.I play Splawn Nitros and his 4x12’s come with x-pattern of G12m and G12H30’s(both labeled creambacks). So again,not sure they’re the same,but man, the tone is amazing.Ive been a v30 guy all my life,but im sold on Creambacks. Im REALLY interested in that AMPLIFIER though! Ive heard of Metropoulis amps, but what model amp is that? Its sounds unbelievably good!
Hi Lance, I have these speakers on a Metropolous white 2x12 along with my MP. I was wondering if u got yours modded to Georges latest specs? I sold my BE-100 after getting the MP, just so much more organic. The only thing Im trying to get used to is its not as forgiving an amp as the BE.
Hi ...can I ask which mic / preamp / gear/ are you recording these sweet tones with? cause I know these speakers well and you really capture the essence of it with a bit of verb...it sound like some ribbons are in there with a good compressor....tell me sir
High end chime and nice low end as well, now THAT is a worth while speaker. Is the speaker cab you're using closed or open back? Do you have any preference? I'd be curious how these would compare with the Jensen Blackbird speakers. Both are in a similar wattage range so if you ever get the chance to compare, I'll be watching. Thanks for the video. :)
Yes, the Blackbird has way more lows and a smoother midrange, with an underlying American vibe. Would have loved to try this Cream out against the Fane A60, though.
I have both speakers. It can be said the Gold is more articulate with its more pronounced highs, however the Gold also reminds sometimes of what I don't like about V30s for the same reason, so there's that. For an overall package, I feel the Cream is the better speaker for all styles of music and I play a full range of gain on a couple Friedman amps. What also makes it better is 90w vs. 50w. But if the wattage on the Gold isn't a problem you really can't go wrong with it. And I love my 10" Gold I put in my DS Mini Combo!
@@1969MARKETING Sure, but your video is a speaker demo, and putting a lot of delay and verb makes it much more difficult to hear the sound of the speaker itself. Ideally for a speaker demo you should run a dry amp, a close mic and, if you have a good sounding room a room mic. Just sayin' Have fun!
I really miss those awesome videos!!!!! You really inspired me with your magnificent tone!! Wishing you well Lance!!!
Super definition even under tremendous gain. I just love the way the 'Southern Style' slide sounds through those drivers. The Cream sounds smoother than the Celestion Golds, and those are an amazing speaker in their own right. My Cream is on order and will be paired with a Celestion G12H-80 'Wolverine' UK built speaker in a Mesa Engineering 2x12 Recto cab. Both are 8 Ohm speakers run in series for a total load of 16 Ohms. I can't wait to run that cabinet with my Marshall 1959 Super lead head, 'Southern Style' !!! Great tone Lance.
Your tones are OUTSTANDING! Great video and thanks for posting.
Thanks lance, your vids have helped me to select a beautiful carr amp, and a cream back speaker , this channels a great place to start a tone hunt..keep em coming
You bet! Check out my new Smart Belle Belle Fuzz too. Its on my channel and shipping this coming week
That Metroplex is something special........George is the man!
based on the context and the fact that the speaker he holds up isn't a Creamback as he said, this must be a Celestion Cream. The creamback, a 65 watt ceramic, is a completely different speaker. This is apparently supposed to actually be the Cream, a 90 watt alnico.
dude it says right there alnico 12' celestion cream
Thanks so much Lance, your video convinced me. After trying a lot of speakers I now add a vintage D130F to a pair of Celestion Cream Alnico's and the setup is stunning, even (or especially) when using hollow body guitars. By the way, the astute way to say the word is "Al-Nee-Co".
I've just fitted one into my FSR DRRI, the mids have gone through the roof compared to the Fender Eminence but it still has bell alnico chime. It sounds like a fat Fender, it's amazing.
They need to invent a "love button" for this video. Liked, shared, & subscribed!
Lance, love your videos. My favourite was your two Park 75 videos! I love that amp! Can't spring for one now but wow!
Thank you!
Now I know which speaker to get, awesome sounds!
Did you ever get them?
Hazelstreet 16 hi... no I had to go with the Celestion Creamback Neo because of the weight/price... awesome speaker too.
Lance,you are the best! I'm a subscriber and your tone is always killer! Thankyou mate!
Thank you!
So I finally bought one of these and was surprised that I thought the clean tone was even better than it's tone driven by a modern high gain tube head. I need to buy an attenuator to hear it's dirty tone when cranked (too loud). If I was forced to guess what speaker was in my amp I'd have said "I dunno,, a vintage NOS Jensen P12N?". This evaluation based on 1x12 in a vintage 50's Gibson amp. Bottom line, if your in possession of a 1 or 2x12 amp that is aimed at getting vintage tweed tones from, you might want to try these. Not too bright, not too dark, they really hit it out of the park on this speaker.
Great video, thanks for taking the time! Very helpful.
Sounds like a great match for my amps.... thanks for the review!
Tames the high end of the tele bridge pup nicely
That metro sounds fantastic!
Keep your hair un dyed looks best. I go back and forth dying for stage but I need to stay grey too. Sounds good
That Whitfill T seems to be a favourite squeeze...
Awesome Lance! Now I gotta try a set with my Metroplex.
That first intro hits hard to the wallet
Hi Lance. All of your demo vids are super helpful, thanks. I'm looking for new speakers for my JTM45. Are these Creams still your favorite with the Metroplex? How do these compare to the Golds? I only play humbuckers (LP's & 335's), I'm concerned by some of the other reviews that the Creams will be too dull with not enough bite (compared to Golds), but your demo has me thinking otherwise. Just wondering what you think of the Creams vs Golds. Thanks!
Great video, and amazing tone! Im a believer of Celestian Creambacks, though im not sure mine are the same.I play Splawn Nitros and his 4x12’s come with x-pattern of G12m and G12H30’s(both labeled creambacks). So again,not sure they’re the same,but man, the tone is amazing.Ive been a v30 guy all my life,but im sold on Creambacks. Im REALLY interested in that AMPLIFIER though! Ive heard of Metropoulis amps, but what model amp is that? Its sounds unbelievably good!
Metroplex
Hi from Dallas. Lance you have Great Ears.
Thanks!
The alnico are in a closed back cab? I'm looking to replace my vintage 30 in my 2x12 Marshall closed back cab do you recommended it?
The gold is what sounds most like the blue.
I'm sold!
Great speaker!
Hi Lance, I have these speakers on a Metropolous white 2x12 along with my MP. I was wondering if u got yours modded to Georges latest specs? I sold my BE-100 after getting the MP, just so much more organic. The only thing Im trying to get used to is its not as forgiving an amp as the BE.
Sounds awesome!
Excellent playing! Excellent speakers!
But way too much Delay/ Reverbe on those tracks!
Well you can do a demo if ya like and post it yourself
Lol!!!!
I actually loved the effects 👌🏻
Yeah he got that disease as he admitted. The tone is there almost in spite of that.
Killer tone! May I ask what effects you are using? Are they pedals or some rack unit?
Gotcha! I think I was making my morning coffee at that point and was only listening. ha! Thanks for getting back to me.
sounds awesome... sad thing is only these speakers are some of the most expensive Celestion do... :(
Great vid man. Thx very much.
Hi ...can I ask which mic / preamp / gear/ are you recording these sweet tones with? cause I know these speakers well and you really capture the essence of it with a bit of verb...it sound like some ribbons are in there with a good compressor....tell me sir
That was just an SM57 through a digi 003
High end chime and nice low end as well, now THAT is a worth while speaker.
Is the speaker cab you're using closed or open back?
Do you have any preference?
I'd be curious how these would compare with the Jensen Blackbird speakers. Both are in a similar wattage range so if you ever get the chance to compare, I'll be watching.
Thanks for the video.
:)
Yes, the Blackbird has way more lows and a smoother midrange, with an underlying American vibe. Would have loved to try this Cream out against the Fane A60, though.
Hey Lance! What's a good celestion to match it up with in a 2x12? Thank you!!
Very good !
Wowzer!!
I get mine Friday!
Hey Lance Keltner, how do theses alnico creams compare to the Austin speaker works elegante that you used to use?
They are actually quite similar in tone.
Any chance you can recall what the gain and boost gain were set to for this one? Sounds like maybe 4 on gain and 5 or 6 on boost gain.
I'm sorry i don't off hand..
When you said "gain it up quite a bit" did you kick on a pedal or hit the boost mode on the Metroplex?
That is the boost mode yes.
Thanks Lance, sounds amazing. Thinking I might have to have a Metroplex & Superplex.
Do you think the Cream would be better than a G12-65 for Dumble-style amps?
Wondering the same thing!
From the demo's I listened to, it seems the Gold is more articulate like the Blues, what is your opinion of the Creams compared to the Golds?
I have both speakers. It can be said the Gold is more articulate with its more pronounced highs, however the Gold also reminds sometimes of what I don't like about V30s for the same reason, so there's that.
For an overall package, I feel the Cream is the better speaker for all styles of music and I play a full range of gain on a couple Friedman amps. What also makes it better is 90w vs. 50w. But if the wattage on the Gold isn't a problem you really can't go wrong with it. And I love my 10" Gold I put in my DS Mini Combo!
hello. How is compared to a Greenback and the blue Alnico?
thank you a lot
Its nothing like a green back because its an alnico. More bottom and power than the blue
thanks a lot. I have these two very well in my head and are a good reference point.
That Whitfill is sweet. Want to sell it
creamback 65?
if thou like these you must try a guitar warehouse et65.
+Surf the JapStrat
No I must not
+lancekeltner now I feel strange for recommending that!
Do you feel the guitar warehouse et65 sounds similar to this Celestion ?
way too much verb and delay for a speaker demo man.... great playing though... :-)
Lol
i don't understand the hatred for reverb and delay. shouldn't you play the way that makes you happy?
@@1969MARKETING Sure, but your video is a speaker demo, and putting a lot of delay and verb makes it much more difficult to hear the sound of the speaker itself. Ideally for a speaker demo you should run a dry amp, a close mic and, if you have a good sounding room a room mic. Just sayin' Have fun!
I bout one of those
fella austinite here
love your vids
where i can catch yall out and about in town?
look out for my band "Room Full Of Doors"
Well lately nowhere but I will keep you posted.