Korg era Vox AC30/6TB (90’s AC30) into 1971 Pulsonic cone Celestion Greenback
This capture is based on my favorite amp, the Korg-era Vox AC30/6TB loaded with a 6402 cone Celestion Greenback. This amp, in particular, has a special history. It was previously owned by Nick Wheeler of The All-American Rejects, where it was used primarily as a touring amp before eventually being sold due to the ridiculous volume it produces. AC30s can be hit or miss, and this particular example sounds incredible. Unlike a stock AC30, this amp has a Mercury Magnetics output transformer, which made a noticeable positive difference compared to the stock one in EQ, breakup, and feel. It sounds balanced and full, the breakup is tight and harmonic, and it has that classic AC30 clarity without getting out of hand.
The 1971 Pulsonic cone Greenback is the holy grail of Celestion Greenbacks and really of guitar speakers in general. It offers a controlled low end, forward low mids, and a beautiful top end that’s smooth yet textured and interesting. The AC30’s harmonic complexity is kept and enhanced with a breakup that doesn’t feel choked like some greenback variations but rather opens up as the amp transitions into saturation. When pushed it blooms yet avoids over-compressing, the top end opens up, and you get a perfect low-mid heft that you can feel under your fingers.
Together, the AC30 and 1971 Pulsonic cone Greenback make for a reliable, unique, yet classic and mix-ready pairing that will handle just about anything.
The amp was tube rolled to achieve the most balanced eq and tasteful breakup response.
This purchase includes one capture using a Shure 545 into an API 512c preamp.
V2 captures do not include lifetime updates. Lifetime updates were limited to V1 capture purchases.
Korg era Vox AC30/6TB (90’s AC30) into 1971 Pulsonic cone Celestion Greenback
This capture is based on my favorite amp, the Korg-era Vox AC30/6TB loaded with a 6402 cone Celestion Greenback. This amp, in particular, has a special history. It was previously owned by Nick Wheeler of The All-American Rejects, where it was used primarily as a touring amp before eventually being sold due to the ridiculous volume it produces. AC30s can be hit or miss, and this particular example sounds incredible. Unlike a stock AC30, this amp has a Mercury Magnetics output transformer, which made a noticeable positive difference compared to the stock one in EQ, breakup, and feel. It sounds balanced and full, the breakup is tight and harmonic, and it has that classic AC30 clarity without getting out of hand.
The 1971 Pulsonic cone Greenback is the holy grail of Celestion Greenbacks and really of guitar speakers in general. It offers a controlled low end, forward low mids, and a beautiful top end that’s smooth yet textured and interesting. The AC30’s harmonic complexity is kept and enhanced with a breakup that doesn’t feel choked like some greenback variations but rather opens up as the amp transitions into saturation. When pushed it blooms yet avoids over-compressing, the top end opens up, and you get a perfect low-mid heft that you can feel under your fingers.
Together, the AC30 and 1971 Pulsonic cone Greenback make for a reliable, unique, yet classic and mix-ready pairing that will handle just about anything.
The amp was tube rolled to achieve the most balanced eq and tasteful breakup response.
This purchase includes one capture using a Shure 545 into an API 512c preamp.
V2 captures do not include lifetime updates. Lifetime updates were limited to V1 capture purchases.