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Anaheim, CA (January 21, 2026)  — At this year’s Winter NAMM 2026, Celestion, the premier manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers, is proud to announce the return of the celebrated Heritage Series guitar speaker line including the G12H (55), G12H (75), and G12-65, alongside the debut of the “Blackback” edition of the long-sought-after G12M (55). The Heritage Series, back by popular demand, brings several of the company’s most beloved classic drivers, coveted by collectors and tone purists, to recapture the sonic qualities of the era.

The Celestion Heritage process identifies the most desirable version of a driver from a specific point in time and sets about a painstaking process of regressing the speaker’s development to its inception. Using original blueprints and material specifications, Celestion sound engineers have ensured magnet assemblies and coil formers are produced exactly as they once were. In addition, they have reformulated adhesives and edge treatments that are no longer commercially available. Finally, authentic labels have been used to bring these exquisite old speakers back to life.

One of the stars of this year’s NAMM exhibit is the G12M (55) “Blackback” (originally released as the T1511). While Celestion’s earliest popular ceramic speakers featured green plastic cans, the company transitioned to a black can in the early 1970s—a change that has taken on great significance for tone enthusiasts. This G12M version with a 55Hz bass cone has been inextricably linked to players like Paul Kossoff of Free, whose famously sweet sustain defined an era. Rated at 25 watts with a sensitivity of 96dB, the G12M (55) delivers the punch, sparkle, and singing midrange that many consider the very essence of Celestion tone.

Joining the G12M (55) are the returning Heritage Series G12H (55) and G12H (75). These faithful re-creations capture the unmistakable mojo of late 60s rock guitar tones, both famously powering the rigs of legends like Jimi Hendrix. The G12H (55) features a 55c/s bass cone known for thick, syrupy tones and a deep, growling back end—a definitive choice for towering 4×12 stacks. The G12H (75) employs a 75c/s lead  cone, providing a tighter bottom end and punchy upper-midrange for those seeking different tonal balance. Both G12H models feature a 30-watt power rating and 100dB sensitivity.

Also now found under the Heritage Series umbrella is the currently available G12-65. A firm favourite of hard rock players in the early 80s, this 65-watt driver features a precisely tuned midrange and crisp, defined top-end that delivers an aggressive crunch capable of punching through any mix.

“Celestion fans have been asking us to re-introduce the drivers found in the new Heritage Series for years, and no stone was left unturned in pursuit of their original sound,” said Paul Cork, Celestion’s Head of Engineering. “We poured through our large archive of drawings, blueprints, and parts-lists; we called upon the expertise of Celestion engineers past and present, and spent hundreds of hours in our listening room, critically auditioning the original speakers against the Heritage models in development, before we were comfortable in proceeding with production.”

More information on the Heritage Series is available on the Celestion website.

Visit Celestion at the 2026 Winter NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center, Booth #6602, January 22-24, 2026.

About Celestion

With worldwide headquarters in Ipswich, England, Celestion design, develop and manufacture high-quality professional audio loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement, as well as premium guitar and bass guitar loudspeakers. These world-renowned speakers are used onstage and in clubs, theatres and other venues the world over. With more than 100 years of success, the company continues to offer the latest technologies and innovations in the world of loudspeakers. celestion.com

Anaheim, CA (January 21, 2026) — At this year’s Winter NAMM 2026, Celestion, the premier manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers, is thrilled to unveil the new G12-100 Raven guitar speaker. Engineered specifically for the modern metal player, the Raven is the harbinger of Celestion’s most aggressive sound yet, combining the brand’s legendary tonal integrity with a groundbreaking lightweight design.

The Raven is defined by its ability to deliver the heaviest of modern metal tones,  while remaining light as a feather. At the heart of this innovation is a reimagined ceramic magnet assembly. This new-design motor structure massively lowers the speaker’s overall weight—to just 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)—without compromising the huge magnetic forces required to power such a gargantuan tone machine.

Built for devastating power, the 12-inch diameter Raven features a formidable 100W power rating, a 2-inch voice coil and offers 100dB of sensitivity. This combination allows it to handle the most extreme high-gain lead lines and seismic low-end riff-work with ease. Its tonal signature offers a detailed mid-range punch, brooding highs, and a firm, authoritative low end. The treble is meticulously voiced to be articulate without ever becoming brittle or harsh.

“The G12-100 Raven is more than just a speaker; it’s a tool for players to dominate the stage,” says Celestion Head of Marketing Ken Weller. “By reimagining the ceramic magnet structure, we have created a driver that delivers the massive heft metal players demand without weighing down their cabinets. It’s an innovation that provides consistently high performance from the first note to the last.”

More information on the G12-100 Raven is available on the Celestion website.

Visit Celestion at the 2026 Winter NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center, Booth #6602, January 22-24, 2026.

About Celestion

With worldwide headquarters in Ipswich, England, Celestion design, develop and manufacture high-quality professional audio loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement, as well as premium guitar and bass guitar loudspeakers. These world-renowned speakers are used onstage and in clubs, theatres and other venues the world over. With more than 100 years of success, the company continues to offer the latest technologies and innovations in the world of loudspeakers. celestion.com

Anaheim, CA (January 24, 2024) — At the 2024 NAMM Show, Celestion, the premier manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and pro audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, kicks off the celebration of their 100^th anniversary with the introduction of an artisanal, 12-inch speaker, the Celestion100. Paying tribute to Les Ward — Celestion’s chief engineer until 1979 — the Celestion 100 channels the legacy and tone of the Celestion’s G12 speakers from the late 1950s and early 1960s including the Alnico Blue, the first speaker ever purpose-built for the electric guitar.

By the late 1950s, it was clear that the popularity of rock and roll music was an unstoppable juggernaut. Since its central instrument was the electric guitar, and guitar players were crying out for more powerful amplifiers, Mr. Ward sought a design that could withstand the increased heat and vibration the guitar imposed upon a speaker in those newer, beefier amps. A strengthened version of the original G12, which began life as a general-purpose speaker meant for radios, was the fruit of his efforts. Further refinement produced the T530, also called the “Alnico Blue” because of its blue basket frame.

The Alnico Blue worked so well that it was installed in Vox AC15 and AC30 amplifiers (a favorite of The Beatles) which powered the British Beat invasion of the early 1960s. Its close sibling, the silver-framed T652 was adopted by Marshall, the amplifier brand most universally associated with heavy metal and British rock, soon afterwards becoming the original Celestion driver for legendary Marshall amps such as the 1962, aka the “Bluesbreaker.”

The G12 has long been the gift that keeps on giving; Celestion’s current product family includes many variations with frequency responses and power handling capacities tailored to different musical applications and genres. The new Celestion 100 sits at the head of this table, inspired by the unique tones of those early alnico speakers, not just the T530 and T652, and some of the earlier models too, including the much rarer B024 and CT3757. To achieve this, Celestion has formulated an all-new cone, benchmarking it against perfectly preserved vintage cones as development progressed. Edge treatment is thin and light, carefully measured to enhance the cone’s resiliency during excursion, while bringing out the best of the cone’s performance.

In the new Celestion 100, the voice coil is likewise based on Les Ward’s original T530 design but has been carefully re-created with more heat-resistant materials to match the vintage tonality, while offering a power rating of 30 watts, and peak sound pressure level of 100dB. The cone’s dust dome, bolt-on magnet assembly and rear-label have been painstakingly designed to ensure a period-correct appearance.

Players and listeners can expect a blooming low end and bell-like treble coupled with a sweet, shimmering midrange presence. When driven into distortion, the Celestion 100 compresses gradually and musically, softening the notes’ attack in the tradition of great Celestion alnico speakers. It all adds up to tone and aesthetics that are as credibly vintage as any speaker can achieve, but with performance that is perfectly at home in a modern live performance or music production context.

Each Celestion 100 speaker is individually tested and inspected. An identity label puts the finishing touch on the ownership experience, providing a unique serial number as well as a traditional Celestion T-number: T100 for 8-ohm versions of the speaker and T101 for 16 ohms. Musicians who acquire the Celestion 100 anniversary guitar speaker will have the pleasure of owning a true retro-styled, vintage classic based on the first loudspeakers created specifically for the electric guitar.

See and hear the Celestion 100 at booth 6302 in the main hall of the Anaheim Convention Center, January 25-28, 2024, in Anaheim, California.

About Celestion

With worldwide headquarters in Ipswich, England, Celestion design, develop and manufacture high-quality professional audio loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement, premium guitar and bass guitar loudspeakers. These world-renowned speakers are used onstage and in clubs, theatres and other venues the world over. 2024 marks Celestion’s 100^th year, please join us in the celebration. celestion.com

Ipswich, UK (March 28, 2023) —Celestion, the world’s premier designer and manufacturer of guitar loudspeakers, well-known as the “Voice of Rock & Roll” behind many of the world’s most memorable guitar performances, is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Celestion G12M-65 and G12H-75 Creamback, Two notes DynIR Collections.

The Celestion G12M-65 Creamback has fast become the new benchmark in guitar speaker tone. Put simply, it was built for players who love the familiar Greenback tone but crave a bolder low end. Expect a warm and woody G12M midrange, with a little added brawn.

The Celestion G12H-75 Creamback features a heavy magnet, which adds greater control to the Creamback sonic signature. This results in a tighter bass, punchier, more dynamic highs and adds a chorus-like thickness to single note lines.

These new DynIR cabinets are only compatible with Two notes Torpedo hardware and software. The Celestion Creamback Two notes DynIR collections include five cabinet configurations: 1×12 (both open and closed back), 2×12 (both open and closed back) and 4×12 (closed back,) available as standalone cabinets, as full cabinet collections, or as a combo collection of both the G12M-65 and G12H-75.

For a limited time through the end of March, Two notes is offering a special 30% discount on the Celestion collection of DynIRs and DynIR Cabinets.

About Celestion Digital
The introduction of authentic Celestion Impulse Responses represented the company’s forward step in making their celebrated speaker tones available as digital downloads. Celestion IRs capture the essential behavior of a speaker in a particular cabinet in the specific space in which it was recorded, including the frequency and phase response of single drivers as well as the interaction of multiple speakers. They offer significant benefits in both recording and live production, enabling the desired tone to be precisely and consistently reproduced regardless of the recording or live sound environment. Explore, audition and download the extensive collection of Celestion guitar and bass Impulse Responses at celestionplus.com. The introduction of Celestion SpeakerMix Pro sees the company delivering a truly forward-thinking studio software solution that enables users to get every ounce of tone from Impulse Response technology. The companion Dynamic Speaker Responses launched alongside the plug-in exemplify the next generation in speaker response emulation, representing a true advancement in the technology of digital speaker tone.
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About Celestion and Celestion Guitar Speakers
An important element to essential British guitar tone since the birth of Rock & Roll, Celestion Guitar Speakers are famous for their lively and vocal midrange character with plenty of sparkle and chime. With worldwide headquarters in Ipswich, England, Celestion design, develop and manufacture premium guitar and bass loudspeakers, and high-quality professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement. These world-renowned speakers are used onstage and in clubs, theatres and other venues the world over. Contact Celestion at: info@celestion.com and visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/celestion.
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Ipswich, UK (February 28, 2022) —Celestion, the celebrated manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, is very pleased to announce that the G12H-150 Redback is available as a Dynamic Speaker Response (DSR,) the next-generation digital speaker responses that capture the sound and feel of the speaker’s dynamic, non-linear responses for even more tonal detail. All Celestion DSRs are designed especially for use with SpeakerMix Pro, the self-contained studio-grade DAW plug-in dedicated to bringing ground-breaking levels of detail and realism to guitar and bass speaker tone. The complete collection of DSRs, as well as the SpeakerMix Pro plug-in, is available for download at CelestionPlus.com.

The Celestion G12H-150 Redback is a guitar speaker of contrasts. It’s built to deliver towering slabs of frightening, monstrous tone, but still has the detail and clarity you need to play loud and clean. Constructed with a supersized 2-inch voice coil, combined with the heaviest G12 magnet and a ton of engineering expertise, the Redback delivers a tight, fat low end, more laid-back treble and enough midrange character to deliver compelling lead lines. Users can get gargantuan tone direct to their modelling amp or digital audio workstation and dial in balance, responsiveness and superb playability delivered by the Redback with muscular ease.

The Dynamic Speaker Response (DSR) files for the Celestion G12H-150 Redback series are available individually or as a complete set. Explore the full range of sounds for this classic speaker, at a considerable saving over buying the individual files. The Redback set includes five cabinet configurations: 1×12 (open and closed back), 2×12 (open and closed back) and 4×12 (closed back).

As a host program for the new Redback and the entire line of Celestion DSRs, SpeakerMix Pro presents the genuine next-generation virtual speaker solution. More than just a top-level IR loader and convolution engine for hosting impulse responses– it offers pristine sound, mixes up to six channels of different IRs into a stereo or mono track and even fixes IR sample rate/project mismatches.

With SpeakerMix Pro, users can:

● Discover Celestion’s proprietary Dynamic Speaker Responses (DSRs), the next generation in Impulse Response technology that capture the sound and feel of the speaker’s dynamic, non-linear response for even more detail and realism.
● Integrate their personal library of Celestion and third-party Impulse Responses to make the most of the tones they already own. SpeakerMix Pro uses its unique DSR algorithm to make existing IRs more dynamic sounding, enhancing their tone with even greater feel.
● Incorporate Celestion’s superb room responses (or add your own) into your mix for an authentic ‘live’ sound. Add room delay for further ‘depth’ and ‘size’.
● Deploy the unique Z-curve function to closely model the dynamic electrical coupling between amp and speaker.
● Fine-tune the mic position, enabling the user to adjust the position of the microphone across the speaker until they’ve found the tone that’s just-right (DSR-specific functionality).

The new SpeakerMix Pro Demo automatically installs with 10 sample DSR speaker cabinets ten DSRs curated to give users a broad tone experience across the Celestion range of guitar and bass speakers. A free 14-day demo of SpeakerMix Pro is available for download and users can upgrade to the full version of SpeakerMix Pro at any time during or after the trial period. Simply purchase the full version of SpeakerMix Pro and select 10 free DSR cabs (choose the preferred DSRs from the available range on Celestionplus.com during upgrade).

About Celestion Digital
The introduction of authentic Celestion Impulse Responses represented the company’s forward step in making their celebrated speaker tones available as digital downloads. Celestion IRs capture the essential behavior of a speaker in a particular cabinet in the specific space in which it was recorded, including the frequency and phase response of single drivers as well as the interaction of multiple speakers. They offer significant benefits in both recording and live production, enabling the desired tone to be precisely and consistently reproduced regardless of the recording or live sound environment. Explore, audition and download the extensive collection of Celestion guitar and bass Impulse Responses at celestionplus.com. The introduction of Celestion SpeakerMix Pro sees the company delivering a truly forward-thinking studio software solution that enables users to get every ounce of tone from Impulse Response technology. The companion Dynamic Speaker Responses launched alongside the plug-in exemplify the next generation in speaker response emulation, representing a true advancement in the technology of digital speaker tone.
Celestion Plus.

About Celestion and Celestion Guitar Speakers
An important element to essential British guitar tone since the birth of Rock & Roll, Celestion Guitar Speakers are famous for their lively and vocal midrange character with plenty of sparkle and chime. With worldwide headquarters in Ipswich, England, Celestion design, develop and manufacture premium guitar and bass loudspeakers, and high-quality professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement. These world-renowned speakers are used onstage and in clubs, theatres and other venues the world over. Contact Celestion at: info@celestion.com and visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/celestion.
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Ipswich, UK (January 18, 2021) —At this year’s Believe in Music virtual show, Celestion, the world’s premier designer and manufacturer of guitar loudspeakers and well-known as the voice of rock and roll behind many of the world’s most memorable guitar performances, announces the introduction of the G12M-50 Hempback, a new guitar speaker which takes Celestion tone in an exciting new direction.

The G12M-50 Hempback is the first ever hemp cone guitar speaker built by Celestion. It features a cone specifically chosen for its tonal character combined with a medium-weight (35oz) ceramic magnet, Well defined and powerful the speaker delivers a thump in the low end, a finely balanced midrange (with just a little Celestion crunch thrown in) and smooth, singing highs. It all adds up to a speaker that’s perfect for deploying with brighter sounding amps, where a more laid- back feel is required. Load up a Hempback for a smooth and “smoky” sound that’s musical and responsive, and let the hemp tone shine through.

 

Specifications

Nominal diameter        305mm/12in

Power handling           50W

Nominal impedance    8Ω, 16Ω

Sensitivity                    99dB

Chassis type               Pressed Steel

Voice coil diameter      44mm/1.75in

Voice coil material       Round copper

Magnet type                Ceramic

Magnet weight             0.9kg/35oz

Frequency range         75Hz-5000Hz

Resonance freq.          75Hz

About Celestion and Celestion Guitar Speakers

An important element to essential British guitar tone since the birth of Rock & Roll, Celestion Guitar Speakers are famous for their lively and vocal midrange character with plenty of sparkle and chime. With worldwide headquarters in Ipswich, England, Celestion design, develop and manufacture premium guitar and bass loudspeakers, and high-quality professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement. These world-renowned speakers are used onstage and in clubs, theatres and other venues the world over. Contact Celestion at: info@celestion.com and visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/celestion.

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Ipswich, UK (January 30, 2019) — Celestion, the premier manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers with a celebrated history in creating the world’s renowned classic guitar tones, is pleased to introduce the new G12 EVH Impulse Response, as the latest addition to their acclaimed line of IRs, the definitive digital representations of the company’s classic guitar speaker tones. The G12 EVH was created for, and bears the initials of, one of the most influential rock guitarists of the last forty years – Eddie Van Halen. The new G12 EVH IRs, as well as the rest of the comprehensive family of Celestion IRs, are available for audition and download at CelestionPlus.

Eddie Van Halen has been an avid user of Celestion Greenbacks from the outset of his career. So, when it came time to select speakers for his 5150-III signature 4×12, Van Halen chose the 20-watt Heritage Series G12M as the most faithful and familiar reproduction of his Greenback tone. And with the inclusion of a custom black rear can with the red, white and black stripes, the Celestion G12EVH guitar speaker was born.

Celestion’s EVH speakers are a key element of the renowned ‘brown sound’ associated with Van Halen’s early albums. The speaker is characterised by warm lows, a lush midrange and an expressive and refined treble. Drive hard for searing lead lines and an immensely satisfying rhythm and grind.

Countless guitarists have sought to reproduce the distinctive Van Halen sound over the years, and now their quest just got a whole lot easier, with the Celestion G12 EVH impulse responses, representing an authentic digital version of this classic speaker.

As with all Celestion IRs, five individual IR varieties of the new G12 EVH are available for download, which correspond to each of 5 separate types of cabinet, including: 1×12 (open back), 1×12 (closed back), 2×12 (open back), 2×12 (closed back) and 4×12 (closed back.) These can be purchased either separately, as an entire collection for a savings of over 50%, or as part of a Pick & Mix option. Celestion’s Pick & Mix option features IR combinations of either 3 or 5 cabinets from the company’s full range of IRs, offering customers flexibility and value pricing in building their personal IR library.

“Celestion are pleased to add the Eddie Van Halen signature speaker to our ever-growing family of versatile Impulse Responses,” says Nigel Wood, Celestion CEO. “Now customers can get closer to the legendary Van Halen sound at home or in the studio with the new Celestion G12 EVH IR, an authentic digital version of this signature speaker.”

The new G12 EVH IR joins the comprehensive range of professionally captured Celestion Impulse Responses which are available for purchase on Celestion Plus. Other models include the V-Type, G12T-75,  G12-50GL Lynchback, Classic Lead 80, Classic Gold, A-Type , Neo Creamback,  G12-H150 Redback,  G12M Greenback, G12M-65 Creamback, G12M-75 Creamback, G12H Anniversary, G12-65,  Cream, G12-35XC, Celestion Blue and Vintage 30 models. Find out more at CelestionPlus.

About Celestion Impulse Responses

Celestion IRs, which capture the essential behavior of the cabinet in the specific space in which it was recorded, including the frequency and phase response of single drivers as well as the interaction of multiple speakers, offer the user significant benefits. In both recording and live production, Celestion IRs enable the desired tone to be precisely and consistently reproduced regardless of the music recording or live sound environment. And IR users can escape the limitations of a single mic and cabinet setup and explore a universe of possibilities to create the perfect tone. Once you find a tone that you love, it can be precisely recreated, in the studio or on the road, time after time. And the IRs allow Celestion customers to audition specific models before purchasing one or more physical speakers.

Celestion IR digital downloads are available in uncompressed, industry standard .WAV format at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz sample rates at 24 bit depth, in lengths of 200 and 500 milliseconds Once the files are downloaded and unzipped, users simply load the IRs into a convolution plug-in in their DAW or into other processing hardware. These formats will work in all known hardware capable of loading IRs, and for the most popular hardware Celestion have already grouped together the correct formats. Guitar processor manufacturers supported include Atomic Amps, Fractal Audio Systems, Kemper, Line 6, Logidy, Positive Grid, Two Notes, Headrush and Yamaha. The Celestion IR files may be downloaded in the sample rate and length appropriate for the hardware being used or as a complete package of all rates and lengths. Certain third party hardware requires the files to be converted into a proprietary format before use. Celestion Plus.

About Celestion and Celestion Guitar Speakers
An important element to essential British guitar tone since the birth of Rock & Roll, Celestion Guitar Speakers are famous for their lively and vocal midrange character with plenty of sparkle and chime. With worldwide headquarters in Ipswich, England, Celestion design, develop and manufacture premium guitar and bass loudspeakers, and high-quality professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement. These world-renowned speakers are used onstage and in clubs, theatres and other venues the world over. Contact Celestion at: info@celestion.com and visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/celestion.
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