Description
The G12-65 emerged as Celestion reworked the beloved G12M Greenback for guitarists who needed more power handling without losing that unmistakable British voice. Decades on, it’s still held up as one of the finest speakers ever loaded into a 4×12, and for good reason.
Players chasing an aggressive, cutting rhythm tone gravitated to this speaker throughout the ’80s hard rock era. It responds quickly, keeps the low end tight and controlled, and delivers a midrange that’s been carefully voiced to slice through a dense mix. Single notes carry extra weight thanks to the warmth sitting in that midrange, while the top end stays crisp and defined rather than harsh — a combination that makes crunch chords punch and lead lines sing.
- 12″ (305mm) pressed steel chassis
- 65W power rating
- 8Ω and 15Ω impedance options
- 97dB sensitivity
- 1.75″ (44.5mm) rounded copper voice coil
- Ceramic magnet, 35oz (0.99kg)
- Frequency range: 80-5000Hz
- Resonance frequency (Fs): 85Hz
- DC resistance (Re): 6.9Ω & 11.8Ω
- Overall diameter: 12.2″ (309mm), depth 5.0″ (128mm)
- Cut-out diameter: 11.1″ (283mm)
- 4 mounting slots, PCD 11.7″ (297mm), slot diameter 0.31″ (7.9mm)
- Unit weight: 12.1lb (5.5kg)
Whether you’re rebuilding a 4×12 or hunting for that specific ’80s rock snarl, the G12-65 brings genuine headroom alongside the crunch and character that made it a studio and stage staple.
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