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This classic guitar speaker actually started life as a radio speaker that was modified specifically for use in electric guitar amplifiers. In its original incarnation as the G12 T530 it appeared in several colour variations, but it was the Blue version, fitted as standard into Vox AC30 amps, that secured its place in guitar tone history.
The Blue found favour with notable guitarists like Brian May, due to its glorious dampened attack, warm lows, mellow upper-mids and brilliant belllike top-end. When coupled with a suitable amplifier it evokes rich definition and develops beautiful musical compression when pushed. According to tone enthusiasts worldwide, the Blue is the benchmark for guitar speaker perfection.
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| Nominal diameter | 12“, 305mm | | Power Rating | 15W | | Nominal impedance | 8Ω and 15Ω | | Sensitivity | 100dB | | Chassis type | Pressed steel | | Voice coil diameter | 1.75“, 44.5mm | | Voice coil material | Round copper | | Magnet type | Alnico | | Frequency range | 75-5000Hz | | Resonance frequency, Fs | 75Hz | | DC resistance, Re | 6.4Ω & 11.8Ω | | Mounting Information | | Diameter | 12.2“, 309mm | | Overall depth | 6.5“, 165mm | | Magnet structure diameter | 5.0“, 128mm | | Cut-out diameter | 11.1“, 283mm | | Mounting slot dimensions | 0.31“, 7.9mm Ø | | Number of mounting slots | 4 | | Mounting slot PCD | 11.7“, 297mm | | Unit weight | 9.3lb, 4.2kg |
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Building on the platform of the Blue, the Gold is a higher-powered, Alnico-magnet speaker that recreates the unmistakable sonic signature of a ʽwell played-inʼ original. Over time, the high frequencies of a Blue soften and become less chalky as the cone becomes more flexible – a much sought after characteristic that the Gold exhibits straight out of the box. Also present in the Gold sound from the outset is an added warmth and complexity in the midrange which, coupled with the classic Alnico qualities of a laid-back attack, rounded low end and brilliant belllike highs, deliver huge rhythm voicings and saturated vocal lead tones.
The Gold is a wonderfully expressive and revealing loudspeaker, affording guitarists an unprecedented degree of dynamic control. It has already become a favourite for many working players worldwide whether picking and bending with Brad Paisley, or rocking hard with Danny Spitz of Anthrax.
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| Nominal diameter | 12“, 305mm | | Power Rating | 50W | | Nominal impedance | 8Ω and 15Ω | | Sensitivity | 100dB | | Chassis type | Pressed steel | | Voice coil diameter | 1.75“, 44.5mm | | Voice coil material | Round copper | | Magnet type | Alnico | | Frequency range | 75-5000Hz | | Resonance frequency, Fs | 75Hz | | DC resistance, Re | 6.4Ω & 11.8Ω | | Mounting Information | | Diameter | 12.2“, 309mm | | Overall depth | 6.5“, 165mm | | Magnet structure diameter | 5.0“, 128mm | | Cut-out diameter | 11.1“, 283mm | | Mounting slot dimensions | 0.31“, 7.9mm Ø | | Number of mounting slots | 4 | | Mounting slot PCD | 11.7“, 297mm | | Unit weight | 9.3lb, 4.2kg |
| DELTA-12A Standard American
Recommended for professional audio as a mid-bass or woofer (with high-pass filter) in vented enclosures.
*Good replacement for Yamaha 12″ JAY51200 (1216301A), JAY51100, JAY5120, JAY5110 woofers.
Or Loudspeakers C112V, SM12V, BR12, BR12M, S112V, S112IV, SM121V, SV12, SV12M & more
SPECIFICATION
- Nominal Basket Diameter 12“, 304.8 mm
- Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
- Power Rating Watts 400 W / Music Program 800 W
- Resonance 55 Hz
- Usable Frequency Range 54 Hz - 5 kHz
- Sensitivity 98.3
- Magnet Weight 56 oz.
- Gap Height 0.375“, 9.53 mm
- Voice Coil Diameter 2.5“, 63.5 mm
THIELE & Small Parameters
- Resonant Frequency (fs) 55 Hz
- DC Resistance (Re) 6.3
- Coil Inductance (Le) 0.74 mH
- Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.27
- Electromagnetic Q (Qes) 0.46
- Total Q (Qts) 0.43
- Compliance Equivalent Volume 81.3 liters (Vas) 81.3 liters / 2.9 cu. ft.
- Peak Diaphragm Displacement Volume 125 cc
- Mechanical Compliance of Suspension 0.21 mm/N
- BL Product (BL) 13.5 T-M
- Diaphragm Mass inc. Airload (Mms) 39 grams
- Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 120
- Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.4 mm
- Surface Area of Cone (Sd) 519.5 cm²
- Maximum Mechanical Limit (Xlim) 9.9 mm
MOUNTING Information
- Recommended Enclosure Volume
Sealed N/A
Vented 25.5-85 liters/0.9-3 cu.ft.
- Overall Diameter 12.03“, 305.5 mm
- Baffle Hole Diameter 10.95“, 278.1 mm
- Front Sealing Gasket fitted as standard
- Rear Sealing Gasket fitted as standard
- Mounting Holes Diameter 0.25“, 6.4 mm
- Mounting Holes B.C.D. 11.59“, 294.3 mm
- Depth 5.35“, 136 mm
MATERIALS of Construction
- Aluminum voice coil
- Polyimide former
- Ferrite magnet
- Vented core
- Pressed steel basket
- Paper Cone
- Cloth cone edge
- Solid composition felt dust cap
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| 700 W continuous program power capacity |
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| 80° nominal coverage |
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| 55 – 20000 Hz response |
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| 99 dB sensitivity |
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| XO-3 dedicated crossover network |
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- 98 dB Sensitivity 1 W / 1 m
- 800 W + 150 W + 80 W Power Handling
- Single Point Source providing coherent Wave Front
- Conical 60° waveguide for precise directivity
- Optimal for compact 3-way Systems
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