Marshall 1936 Vintage experiences?

[Federico Valle]

Hi!
I just bought a 1936 V cab, I guess i will receive it on Friday.
I have a JCM2000 DSL50, I like vintage tone (Hendrix, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin). Now I'm using a Creamback 65w in a Marshall HZ112 Cab.
Although the name of Marshall Vintage by Celestion speakers (quite different from the Vintage 30), I understand that sound modern, for Hardrock like G'nR.
Of course it's a matter of personal taste, but I would like to read others experience / opinions.
My feeling is that I will end using it with a pair of a Greenback, G12H30, or detuned with a single Creamback 65w as @knulp suggested me
Let me know what do you think or your experience.

 

[Maniac Mike]

I use it with sh20h, love the sound!

 

[jcm800gridlock]

I have one. I’ve used it with my ‘70 Marshall 1986 Bass and with a ‘76 Marshall 2204.

It’s a very well made cab. The original speakers sounded fine but I swapped them with a Scumback M75 and a Celestion G12-H30 that I had stashed away.

I probably should have left the original Vintage Series speakers in longer because they also sounded good.

 

[6StringMoFo]

It's my goto cab for my 2000DSL100.

DSL loves V30s.

 

[jcm800gridlock]

It's my goto cab for my 2000DSL100.

DSL loves V30s.

Are these really V30 speakers? I’m not clear on what they are exactly.

 

[Federico Valle]

Are these really V30 speakers? I’m not clear on what they are exactly.

There are 3 versions of the Vintage Speakers: Versions of Celestion Vintage Speakers.
These sound warmer, but not sure if the sound "vintage" as a Greenback or G12H30.

 

[6StringMoFo]

My 1936V Cab is a V30 loaded cab, hence the V.

Don't stray.

 

[Federico Valle]

This is the cab I bought:

 

[RLW59]

My 1936V Cab is a V30 30 loaded cab, hence the V.

Don't stray.

1936V comes stock with two 70 watt Marshall-labeled G12 Vintage speakers. (Made by Celestion but Celestion only sells them directly to Marshall, not directly to the public like Celestion-labeled speakers.)

There are conflicting opinions on the web as to how similar they are to 60 watt Celestion-labeled Vintage 30's. Full spectrum from "actually exactly the same" to "slightly different" to "very different". People who say they're different usually describe the G12 Vintage as a bit warmer and smoother than the Vintage 30.

But of course people still disagree about whether UK V30's sound different than Chinese V30's. (AFAIK and FWIW, the G12 Vintage has always been UK made.)

Celestion doesn't release info on their OEM speakers with manufacturer labels. Marshall hasn't released specs except for the 70 watt rating.
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I've had V30's but never a G12 Vintage so the only things I know for sure is that they have different names, different labels, and different power ratings.

 

[Kinkless Tetrode]

I have some Marshall G12 Vintage and some Celestion V30s. All UK made. They are close but not exactly the same. To my ears the Marshall version is brighter. However, my Celestion V30s are 90's sourced from Mesa Boogie, so probably not the same as made in China V30s.

 

[Kinkless Tetrode]

How many loud hours on the speakers? IME break in matters. So take that into consideration before passing judgement.

 

[jcm800gridlock]

There are 3 versions of the Vintage Speakers: Versions of Celestion Vintage Speakers.
These sound warmer, but not sure if the sound "vintage" as a Greenback or G12H30.

Good information.
Thank you.

 

[tallcoolone]

Love 'em

 

[Rikamortis]

To me lower wattage speakers break up easier than higher-wattage ones obviously. If you're using gain on the amplifier I like lower watered speakers cream or green back 25s sound the best with that application v30s are pretty good too but the 75 watt speakers are better with cleans and better with distortion pedals or overdrive pedals. That's all I got. Not sure if that answers your question or not sorry....

 

[Pepislang]

Here is how both speakers sound.

 

[MemphisMarshallMan]

I have two 1936 cabs and several different Marshall heads to power them depending upon what band I'm playing with.
One cab has vintage 30's in it and sounds nice and warm...think Guns and Roses.
The other cab I loaded with Neo Creambacks. It sounds really good and I usually carry it to gigs because it is very lightweight.
I can cover a lot of styles with the creambacks, from rock to country to metal. It does everything well, but when I need that specific Vintage sound I grab the other cab

 

[Phillip Whitelives]

I've used a 1936 cab in the past as a means of saving on weight and size compared to a full size cab. It wasn't really the best solution given the fact that the 1936 takes up the same amount of floor space as a full size cab.

I wanted the same type of sound as the OP. I solved that issue by buying a Marshall 1960TV. It's a little taller than a standard 4x12, but in my opinion, is the best sounding greenback loaded cabinet that Marshall made. Well worth giving a listen if you can find one.

 

[Sunburnstudios]

I had a 1936, I didn’t know there was a V edition (mine has 12-75s). I have a 1960V and play a 2525 and a 2555SL through both. I personally love the V30 sound, but I use that 1936 every gig I play. Sounds like you’re getting the best of both worlds!!

 

[myklomaniac]

I'll let you know if my 1936V cab, that was ordered end of January 2024, ever shows up. Last word, "delayed until end of August". Long and McQuade Canada. The 1936 cab that was ordered same time was here in 2 weeks. OP, did you buy privately, or from a retailer?

 

[Rockat]

Great cabs! I use them a lot!