Celestion Alnico Gold 8 Ohms

Essential Information About the Celestion Gold Alnico 12-inch 8-ohm Guitar Speaker

• The legendary Alnico signature of the Blue with more power (50 W) and exemplary durability.


• Rich mids and vocals, rounded lows, bright highs for an immediately recognizable British chime.


• Speaker feel already broken in from the first use, delivering a smooth and musical response.


• Remarkable dynamic control: finely responds to playing, from crisp clean tones to singing crunch.

From the legendary Blue to the Gold: the power upgrade

Born from the renowned Celestion Blue, the Gold retains its highly appreciated tonal color and elevates it to a higher power level. Designed for more powerful amplifications, it keeps the warmth in the mids and the shimmering highs that shaped the DNA of British amps, while offering increased dynamic headroom.

For whom and for what uses?

The Gold Alnico 12-inch is aimed at blues, rock, pop, and indie guitarists seeking an expressive, lively, and singing tone. Ideal in a combo or 1x12/2x12 cabinet on British voicing circuits, it excels in contexts where touch response, the natural compression of Alnico, and projection are essential both on stage and in the studio.

Character and feel in service of playing

Right out of the box, the Gold offers softened high frequencies and smooth responsiveness, like a speaker already broken in from hours of playing. Its Alnico magnet provides organic compression and immediate musicality, while the high sensitivity ensures excellent projection without pushing the amp. The 12-inch cone balances bass fullness and treble clarity, for solid rhythms and bright leads.

Technical specifications

Cabinet impedance (Ω)	8 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	50 W
Category	guitar amp speaker	Weight	4.2 kg

Brand	Celestion	Power	50 W
Diameter	12 inches	Impedance	8 ohms
Frame	steel	Frequency response	75 Hz - 5 kHz
Voice coil diameter	1.75 inches