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12" Retro 30 - 75 Watts

12" Retro 30 - 75 Watts

Impedance

The 12” Retro 30™ speaker is a brighter and more articulate version of the WGS Veteran 30™ speaker. The Retro 30™ also boasts deeper and tighter bottom end. This speaker is extremely versatile and comes alive on the dirty channel. For those who love to mix speakers, you should pair this with the Reaper™ or the ET65™.

Unit Weight: 10 pounds

Mounting Information

  • Diameter 12.2”
  • Overall depth 5.3”
  • Cut-out diameter 11.1”
  • Mounting slot dimensions 0.31”
  • Number of mounting slots: 4
  • Mounting slot PCD 11.7”

    retro_30_clean_lonestar.mp3

    retro_30_overdrive_lonestar.mp3

    retro_30_recto.mp3

    THIELE-SMALL PARAMETERS

    Resonant Frequency (Fs):

    103.76 Hz

    DC Resistance (Re):

    8.04 Ohm

    Coil Inductance (Le):

    0.33 mH

    Mechanical Q (Qms):

    9.73

    Electromagnetic Q (Qes):

    0.75

    Total Q (Qts):

    0.7

    Compliance Equiv. Vol. (Vas):

    16.28 cu ft

    Mech. Compliance of Susp. (Cms):

    0.09 mm/N

    BL Product (BL):

    13.85 T-M

    Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms):

    27.48 grams

    Surface Area of Cone (Sd):

    366.1 Surface Area of Cone (Sd):

    Sound Pressure Level (spl):

    99.63 db

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 32 reviews
    94%
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    6%
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    B
    Bobby Breaux
    The V30 of V30s

    I had a Marshall straight 4x12 cab with original Celestion v30s that I regionally toured with in the 90s. I spent about 10 intimate years with that cabinet, practicing, recording and playing live. And I've later had some Chinese V30s that didn't sound the same as the originals, which has been a frustrating experience. I now have a UK made V30, 16 ohms, that sounds right. But this Retro V30 (16 ohms) sounds mo bettah! More right. I pair it with the UK V30 to play live through a Marshall Studio Jubilee and play mostly hard rock and blues rock. I've been through many speakers to get to this point. They are both 16ohms going down to 8, and this is the sound I was looking for. Detailed, great with distortion. No poky surprises in the EQ. Very clear. I also have a Dr Z Z-Lux that I play through with the Retro V30 sometimes as well, and it sounds great, too. I typically play that one really clean. The speaker covers all the grounds nicely, gelling so perfectly with the Marshall's varying gain stages, and with the Dr Z cleans. I have a slew of speakers, all are the desired models, some shelved, but the Retro V30 will stay in a cabinet and is my go to now for live performances. I liked the quality and detail of the speaker so much I bought another Warehouse American voiced speaker to pair with an Eminence for my Z-Lux in a Z-Best cabinet, which I like so much, I intend to buy yet another Warehouse speaker.

    The Retro is detailed and clear. It's perfect, especially if you like a little bit of a forward mid range speaker.

    K
    Keith Morrison
    Great speaker!

    Combined Retro with ET 65 in orange open backed 2x12 cab. Fantastic improvement over the stock vintage 30s

    D
    Dave

    Helpful customer service when asking questions, rapid shipping, sounds great for what I was looking for.

    G
    Glenn Rickman

    12" Retro 30 - 75 Watts

    j
    joseph Mecozzi
    8 ohm versus 16 ohm

    The speaker sound great and there’s certainly in the character of the eight ohm versions I have but they’re much brighter and thinner sounding than 8 ohm coils unfortunately

    Artists that use this speaker:


    Dave Marshall

    Dave Marshall

    Dave Marshall is in the elite category of world class virtuoso Rock guitar players. Possibly best known for his time as lead guitarist with glam metal artists Vince Neil or Fiona, Dave has also toured the world with Slaughter, Steve Vai, Rod Stewart, and Michael Jackson. Dave’s musicality has garnered him coveted spots as Musical Director on major tours. When not playing, Dave is a highly regarded guitar tech having served a wide array of legendary guitar players like Peter Frampton, James Burton, Eddie VanHalen, Nine Inch Nails and more.

    Brad Sample

    Brad Sample

    One of Nashville's most in-demand guitar-slingers, Brad Sample is currently the lead guitarist and musical director for Warner Brothers recording artist William Michael Morgan. Brad is a tremendously versatile player; from hardcore bluegrass with Ricky Skaggs, to the synth pop gods that were The Telecommunicators, to fronting Indy Rock band Run With Bulls. Brad cut his teeth in the CCM world with artists like Kimber Rising and Kerrie Roberts. Brad was Brett Eldredge's lead guitar player for his "Don't Ya" tour and went on to play with Chuck Wicks, Meg Linsey, Michael Ray, Rachel Potter, Levi Hummon, Bryson Jennings, Josh Dorr and many more. He is also currently producing records and working as a session guitar player.

    Logan Ramp

    Logan Ramp

    Logan Ramp is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter based in Nashville, TN. After being introduced to groups like the Eagles, Boston, and Lynyrd Skynyrd at an early age, he became fascinated with music. Hearing Eric Clapton at the age of 9, inspired him to pick up a guitar and he immediately started practicing numerous hours a day, further influenced by greats such as Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and Jimmy Page. By the age of 10, he was playing local events and talent contests near his hometown in Southern Indiana. By his mid-teens, Logan was digging further into the early blues players like Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, Junior Kimbrough, and Son House. At this time, he knew he wanted to pursue music professionally and in 2009, he moved to Nashville to study at Belmont University. During his time studying at Belmont, Ramp had the opportunity to grow into a more versatile musician, incorporating jazz and country styles, further influenced by greats such as Albert Lee, Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Brent Mason, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, and Charlie Christian.
    In addition to playing regularly with several artists, songwriters, and bands in and around Nashville, he has worked on studio sessions and toured nationally and with various artists. His capabilities include guitars (electric, acoustic, resonator, nylon string), lead & backing vocals, in various genres including country, blues, soul, jazz, and rock. Logan is also currently pursuing his love of blues and songwriting with his own blues project, performing with a full band, as well as acoustic solo or duo shows.

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 32 reviews
    94%
    (30)
    0%
    (0)
    6%
    (2)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    B
    Bobby Breaux
    The V30 of V30s

    I had a Marshall straight 4x12 cab with original Celestion v30s that I regionally toured with in the 90s. I spent about 10 intimate years with that cabinet, practicing, recording and playing live. And I've later had some Chinese V30s that didn't sound the same as the originals, which has been a frustrating experience. I now have a UK made V30, 16 ohms, that sounds right. But this Retro V30 (16 ohms) sounds mo bettah! More right. I pair it with the UK V30 to play live through a Marshall Studio Jubilee and play mostly hard rock and blues rock. I've been through many speakers to get to this point. They are both 16ohms going down to 8, and this is the sound I was looking for. Detailed, great with distortion. No poky surprises in the EQ. Very clear. I also have a Dr Z Z-Lux that I play through with the Retro V30 sometimes as well, and it sounds great, too. I typically play that one really clean. The speaker covers all the grounds nicely, gelling so perfectly with the Marshall's varying gain stages, and with the Dr Z cleans. I have a slew of speakers, all are the desired models, some shelved, but the Retro V30 will stay in a cabinet and is my go to now for live performances. I liked the quality and detail of the speaker so much I bought another Warehouse American voiced speaker to pair with an Eminence for my Z-Lux in a Z-Best cabinet, which I like so much, I intend to buy yet another Warehouse speaker.

    The Retro is detailed and clear. It's perfect, especially if you like a little bit of a forward mid range speaker.

    K
    Keith Morrison
    Great speaker!

    Combined Retro with ET 65 in orange open backed 2x12 cab. Fantastic improvement over the stock vintage 30s

    D
    Dave

    Helpful customer service when asking questions, rapid shipping, sounds great for what I was looking for.

    G
    Glenn Rickman

    12" Retro 30 - 75 Watts

    j
    joseph Mecozzi
    8 ohm versus 16 ohm

    The speaker sound great and there’s certainly in the character of the eight ohm versions I have but they’re much brighter and thinner sounding than 8 ohm coils unfortunately