Celestion Alnico Blue 16 Ohms

Name: Alnico Blue 16 Ohms
Brand: Celestion
SKU: 130605
Price: 285.00 EUR
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The essentials to know about the Celestion Blue 16-ohm loudspeaker

The benchmark British Alnico loudspeaker, renowned for its bright highs, singing mids and musical compression.
12-inch format and 100 dB sensitivity to bring out the clarity of clean tones, dynamic crunch and expressive solos.
15 W power handling, ideal for vintage combos, small tube amplifiers and multi-loudspeaker setups.
Iconic sonic character: warm lows, a softened attack and a harmonically rich top end.

Alnico Blue 16 Ohms

285,00 €VAT incl.

0,90 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Essential Information About the Celestion Alnico Blue 12-Inch 16 Ohm Guitar Speaker

Legendary British chime tone: warm lows, singing mids, bright highs.

Alnico magnet for natural musical compression and smooth dynamics.

12-inch size and high sensitivity (100 dB) to cut through the mix without pushing the amp.

15 W power rating, perfect for vintage combos, studio use, and Blues/Rock stage settings.

A Legend of British Sound

Originally introduced as the G12 T530, first designed for radio then adapted for guitar, the Celestion Blue became a staple in iconic amps like the Vox AC30. Its clear and punchy voice signature has influenced generations of guitarists, with Brian May among its most famous endorsers. This speaker is one of the rare models that have become icons, synonymous with timeless English tones.

Intended Use and Audience

Ideal for Blues, Rock, Classic Pop, and vintage textures, it enhances both bright single coils and dynamic humbuckers. Its high sensitivity facilitates sparkling clean tones as well as expressive crunches. Be sure to respect its 15 W power handling; for more powerful amps, multi-speaker configurations are recommended.

What Makes It Stand Out

Alnico Musical Compression

The Alnico magnet delivers a present but never aggressive attack, with pleasing compression when the volume is pushed. The result is a more singing playability, responsive to touch, and natural sustain.

Expressive Mids, Silky Highs

The Blue emphasizes smooth upper mids and bright but controlled highs. It maintains excellent definition, making it a reference choice for clear arpeggios, punchy crunches, and vocals-like solo projection.

Technical specifications

Cabinet impedance (Ω)	16 Ω	Magnet	Alnico
Speaker diameter	12"	Chassis	steel
Sensitivity	100 dB	Coil diameter	1.75 "
Frequency response - start	75 Hz	Depth	165 mm
Frequency response - end	5 kHz	Power output	15 W
Category	guitar amp speaker	Weight	4.2 kg

Diameter	12 inches	Nominal impedance	16 ohms
Frame	steel	Frequency response	75 Hz - 5 kHz
Power handling	15 W	Voice coil diameter	1.75 inches

Questions frequently asked

What amplifier power can this speaker handle?

The rated power is 15 W. With a more powerful amplifier, a multi-speaker setup can be used to distribute the power.

Is the Celestion Alnico Blue 16 Ohms compatible with a 16-ohm cabinet?

Its nominal impedance is 16 Ω, which matches a speaker cabinet or amplifier output designed for 16 Ω. The impedance must be respected during installation.

What sound characteristics does the Blue's Alnico magnet provide?

The Alnico magnet promotes a pronounced attack and musical compression as volume increases. The upper mids remain expressive, while the highs are bright and controlled. The frequency response ranges from 75 Hz to 5 kHz.

Is this speaker suitable for a Vox AC30 type amp?

This model is historically associated with Vox AC30 amps and carries the original reference G12 T530. Its 100 dB sensitivity favors sparkling clean tones and responsive crunch.