Celestion A-type vs V-type speaker shootout

[@thesurfjunkies]

Good comparison. We dig the added sparkle of the V Type better for clean stuff but also liked it better for the dirty stuff. We can see how a 2x12 cab with one of each would be great though. The A type was less tear your head off for leads though.

[@samwilcockmusic]

Yeah man. That was my conclusion too; the v-type is a pretty awesome speaker for everything really.

[@billkoss1]

love your playing. that's one stratty sounding strat. my vote goes strongly toward the V.

[@samwilcockmusic]

guitarzan zan thanks man. The strat has dimarzio area pickups, they're a fantastic noiseless option. I prefer the V too

[@JohnMichaelBurns]

Yeah that's the strattiest strat I've heard in ages.

[@candidx7057]

@@samwilcockmusic Which ones may I ask?

[@samwilcockmusic]

Candid X 58 in the neck, 67 middle, heavy blues in the bridge.

[@rp89d28]

Great demo! Don't think you would go wrong with either.

[@14224Michael]

Great vid!! I am currently using a V Type in a 1x12 tube combo. Love it! Your sound from the beginning on is sooo sassy! Amazing tone and dynamics. Definitely favor the V over the A. Your sound is now making me look up Dr Z amps...Curse you!! lol

[@nsc217]

Really great demo. Distortion demos are drowned out a bit by the drums though

[@stephenatgraceland]

Have one, and now I want them both!

[@jeremybanks9007]

Celestion recommend these together

[@paultrombetta]

The V Type can be really beautiful at a gig. Super musical is a good description. My favorite Celestion and a total keeper.

[@samwilcockmusic]

paultrombetta my favourite too. Plus it’s cheap and light!

[@Tom_Platz]

Thanks for the demo! For the clean tones, I honestly couldn't hear much of a difference. For the crunch tones, I preferred the V-type. But, it could have been because the volume level of the V-type recording was slightly higher than the recording for the A-type. Great playing too!

[@samwilcockmusic]

Thanks man. To me, the V has an upper mid presence that means it pokes through the mix more. In clean sounds that just made it a little louder and toothier. For drive sounds, it's noticeably more aggressive. I've found the A type to be a nice match for a bright amp, and if you're playing clean all gig it's much less fatiguing while retaining definition. V is a great rock-voiced speaker.

[@samwilcockmusic]

Tom Platz thanks man! The V type tends to poke through the mix more; the volumes were the same but that mid presence means it'll always get heard. Cheers for watching.

[@TheBoomtown4]

Nice playing, nice demo!

[@mike42356]

Good and proper comparison, thanks!

[@colaboytje]

The V type sounds more Fenderish to me. Weird. On the other hand, Fender are mainly Jensen speakers or Eminence speakers.

[@56brever]

Excellent demo. Thanks!

[@jackwalker8829]

Killer demo. That's the way they should be done. It's the V for me.

[@dragui9932]

Excellent demo. thank you

[@davetube2ful]

imo I thought that the V cleans sound better, and the A crunch sounds better

[@candidx7057]

I have my A on CL in trade for a V, due to this demo. Great demo and dig your playing.

[@samwilcockmusic]

Candid X thanks! The v type is one of my fave speakers, it does everything really well.

[@trueworld3857]

Was the cab open backed.I thought the v sounded more treblier

[@samwilcockmusic]

True World yeah it’s a semi open back cab. And the V definitely has more bite! To me it has GB highs and mids and V30 lows.

[@Matmus]

Nice playing.

[@samwilcockmusic]

Matthew Watkins thanks dude, very kind

[@Matmus]

No it’s true, it nice to hear someone who can make the equipment sound as it should. I personally thought the v type came over better recorded. Could I ask what you thought of the speakers? Is that an open back cab?

[@martialallart]

greagt demo and tone , cheers

[@IndyRockStar]

i really like the A-type speakers

[@Alex-ze9tv]

The V type recording was louder even the drum and bass tracks were louder so kinda skews things.

[@samwilcockmusic]

Alex Gambill fair comment. I can’t remember how I recorded this, but it was my first attempt at mixing audio with video so I’m sure I made plenty of mistakes!

[@markkosa1]

Have both these speakers and the A type is brighter, clearer and does not muddy up with high gain. It is my favorite in my Fender and Blackstar amps.

[@markkosa1]

Really just depends on the amp. I have a new Fender bass breaker with the V Type and sounds wonderful clean and cranked.....

[@Ollonskog]

What's your opinion on the Montage cab?

[@samwilcockmusic]

Ollonskog it’s great. Light, sounded big too with a tight low end. Superb value. The tolex ain’t great and mine’s in poor condition from changing speakers so often but I think you can’t go wrong at that price.

[@Cheguebuddha]

The V-type cuts better through the mix

[@TonyStewartKY]

Really enjoyed your tasty playing.

[@samwilcockmusic]

Tony Stewart thanks man!

[@johnmcadden3404]

Is the A-type like a Jensen ceramic?

[@chrisgordon86]

:D which Jensen ceramic? They vary greatly depending on the model.

[@zedzero77]

I wonder what it would sound like if I put a V-type and A-type in my hotrod deville 2x12?

[@bradharris4463]

zedzero77 I was thinking the same thing for a twin reverb.

[@ctld5266]

A is far less fizzy in the 5khz range

[@samwilcockmusic]

Yeah, better choice in an open back cab I think. The V type sounds killer in a close back.

[@chrisgordon86]

Yeah I hear that too. The A-Type is super smooth. I've been using two Neo V-Types in my Orange amp which I love, but I've recently put an A-Type in a VHT Special 6 Ultra combo practice amp. Good for that tweedy 6V6 breakup tone.

[@jeffdavis2291]

4 mounting holes only on the V-Type? WTF?

[@billkoss1]

i have a celestial gold, which is considered a top tier speaker. it only has 4 mounting holes.

[@dennisfinch5981]

I have a V-type in a 1x12 cab and it has 8 mounting holes. Just depends.

[@darwinsaye]

So the A type is supposed to be a take on the American sound... You'd honestly think they must have never heard an American amp in their lives....

[@samwilcockmusic]

Yeah the V-type does sparkly clean stuff way better

[@georgefromgreece4119]

Yeah as if they made them totally the opposite way!

[@daveclinton4945]

I disagree. In this demo i hear more of the Vox "chime" in the V Type 🤷‍♂️

[@marcadamo6224]

A type

[@artiefufkin3292]

Turn the drum machine and bass down please.

[@XXjg_]

I wish more players tested speakers in the mix like this. This is a more in context and accurate representation.

[@hgostos]

Fantastic.

[@samwilcockmusic]

hgostos Thanks mate!

[@JohnMichaelBurns]

2:50 extremely Marshally.

[@samwilcockmusic]

John Burns that’s the Xotic SL drive. Great pedal

[@AdrianRP1]

V type!

[@jocool47]

If you’ve got a 2x12 cabinet, put these both in… thank me later