BREAKING NEWS

Winter NAMM 2012

29 November 2011

Once again, Celestion will be exhibiting at the Winter NAMM show, January 19th to 22nd 2012. At the show we'll be showing the latest introductions to our product range. Come and visit us if you can!

Hall C Booth 4676, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California.

Coming soon... LA Amp Show

09 September 2011

Well it's about that time again and the LA Amp Show is fast approaching... The Celestion team will be there along with an awesome array of amps and speakers for you to try.

The featured product this time is the G12-50GL Lynchback. Come check it out!

October 1st & 2nd @ Airtel Plaza, 7277 Valjean Av, Van Nuys, CA.

NASHVILLE AMP SHOW

16 August 2011

This weekend Celestion will be showing at the Nashville Amp Show for the very first time. Come and check out our latest products and hang with the Celestion team....

Hyatt Place Hotel, 202 Summit View Drive Brentwood, Tennessee

Steve Trovato Chooses Alnico Golds

11 May 2011

Country Jazzmaster Steve Trovato has officially joined forces with Celestion as Partner in Tone. I’m now using the Celestion Alnico gold models. Steve told us, recently. I have both the 10 and 12 inch versions. I love both of them!

What else did he say..? - Read more

CELESTION ESTABLISHES NORTH AMERICA OFFICE

01 March 2011

Celestion has just announced the establishment of a new US Sales Office, bringing with it significant investment in sales support for the US and Canadian markets. - Read more

CELESTION LAUNCHES THE LYNCHBACK

08 February 2011

There was much excitement at last month’s Winter NAMM show, in Anaheim, CA, as Celestion launched the G12-50GL “Lynchback”; the all-new GEORGE LYNCH signature guitar speaker, approved and endorsed by Mr. Scary himself! - Read more

Vintage 30: Celebrating 25 Years

02 February 2011

What better way to celebrate a birthday than with cake? This year, it's the 25th birthday of the Vintage 30... so at the recent Winter NAMM show, we had a little birthday party, with some champagne and this fantastic (and very tasty) birthday cake! - Read more

LIZ'S STORY

24 January 2011

It is with great regret and much sadness that we have to announce the death in service of Liz Smith. Liz, who will be sorely missed, was Celestion's longest serving employee. During her 41 years Liz made a major contribution to the business and made many friends throughout the company. Our condolences go to her family and friends, in particular all her colleagues involved in Celestion manufacturing. - Read more

Celestion at NAMM 2011

16 December 2010

Once again, Celestion will be exhibitng at the Winter NAMM Show, Anahaim CA. If you're in town for the show, stop by and visit us and check out the 2011 new releases!

SLAYER'S KERRY KING TO PERFORM WITH MEGADETH TONIGHT!

21 October 2010

As a grand finale to the Jägermeister Fall Music Tour, Slayer guitarist and Celestion endorsee Kerry King will be joining Megadeth on stage tonight, October 21 at the Gibson Amphitheater in Hollywood, California to perform Megadeth's classic "Rattlehead"! - Read more

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN IS RELENTLESS

14 October 2010

Heavy metal guitar enthusiasts rejoice! The world will soon be able to experience the stunning new album from guitar legend, classical metal master and Celestion Partner in Tone Yngwie Malmsteen. - Read more

LA AMP SHOW!

21 September 2010

Celestion will once again be appearing at the LA Amp show. Taking place at the Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Av, Van Nuys, CA on Oct 2nd & 3rd. Come on by to listen and play!

Devildriver Tour!

01 August 2010

Santa Barbara's Devildriver are Celestion's latest awesome metal endorsees. Right now they're in the middle of a massive world tour, for their gut-punching new album, "Pray for Villains". - Read more

Welcome to a World of Tone

06 July 2010

Celestion's Rick Skillman walks Shawn Hammond from Premier Guitar magazine through a whole World of Tone, at the NY Amp show. Check it out.... Celestion @ NY Amp Show

Props to our friends at Premier Guitar for giving us the opportunity to show off!

Celestion and Annihilator at Hellfest

21 June 2010

Check out the latest vid from Celestion-loaded metal giants Annihilator who were spreading the word at the Hellfest, Clisson, France on June 20th. Annihilator @ Hellfest - Read more

NY AMP SHOW WINNER

14 June 2010

Congratulations to Mike Daleo, the lucky winner of a brand new Avatar 4x10 cab loaded with Celestion G10 Golds at last weeks NY Amp show...

Happy playing Mike - may your tone stay true! - Read more

Celestion at the New York Amp Show

01 June 2010

Celestion will once again be appearing at the New York Amp show. Taking place at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Centennial Ave, Piscataway, NJ on June 5th & 6th. Come on by! NY Amp Show - Read more

Rivera KR7 (Mick Thomson Signature) Amp Shootout!

11 May 2010

Here's another great speaker shootout vid, courtesy of our good friends at Rivera Amps. Rivera KR7 Speaker Shootout - Read more

Partner in Tone Ford Thurston Speaker Demo

25 April 2010

Check out this awesome speaker shootout courtesy of Partner in Tone Ford Thurston and our good friends at Third Power Amps. Ford Thurston/3rd Power Shootout - Read more

ANNIHILATION!

12 March 2010

Even more metal mayhem! Jeff Waters from Canadian Thrashers Annihilator has just signed up to be a Celestion endorsee and Partner in Tone. - Read more

NAMM 2010

04 January 2010

Once again, Celestion will be fully loaded at this year's NAMM show! Come check out the G10 Gold and all of Celestion's guitar speakers and meet the team at Booth 4278.

MASTODON: ALL CELESTION, ALL THE TIME

16 November 2009

Check out the full rundown on Mastodon's touring set-up, courtesy of our good friends the Premier Guitar Backstage Pass E-Newsletter. Celestion features heavily in the rigs of Bill Kelliher and Brent Hinds. As Bill says, it's all Celestion, all the time! - Read more

LA AMP SHOW: ROCKIN' ON THE WEST COAST

05 October 2009

Thanks to everyone who came down to visit Celestion at this year's LA Amp show at the Airtel Plaza, Van Nuys. The show was a smash success!

The show was a chance for west coast tone junkies to check out and TRY out the all-new G10 Gold, and hang with the Celestion crew. - Read more

G10 GOLD: NOW AVAILABLE!

31 August 2009

Players can now obtain the cherished Celestion vintage alnico tone in a 10-inch loudspeaker. Contact Group One Ltd to find your nearest stockist and come get some... - Read more

KILLSWITCH ENGAGED

21 August 2009

Killswitch Engage gutarists Joel Stroetzel and Adam Dutkiewicz have become the latest guitar partnership to endorse Celestion Guitar speakers. The Massachusetts based band recently released their self-titled fifth album, which is riding high in the Billobard Album Charts.

Jason Hook joins Five Finger Death Punch

01 July 2009

Congratulations to Partner in Tone Jason Hook, who recently joined up with LA metal outfit Five Finger Death Punch. - Read more

Download Festival 2009

11 June 2009

It's Download weekend! That means Celestion will be hanging out backstage with a stellar line-up of artists at the UK's premier rock and metal festival. - Read more

Celestion Rocks the NY Amp Show!

15 May 2009

A big thanks to everyone who came down to visit Celestion at the NY Amp show last Saturday May 9. Together, we rocked the place!

Visitors to the Celestion suite had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to check out and play through legendary Trainwreck and Dumble amplifiers. - Read more

The Power of Ten at Musikmesse

04 April 2009

Celestion demonstrated The Power of Ten at this week's Frankfurt Musikmesse. Europe's premier music and professional audio industry trade show, based in Frankfurt Germany was again massively successful with the Celestion booth even busier than ever. - Read more

LENNY KRAVITZ, PARTNER IN TONE

15 November 2008

Celestion are now proud to announce our latest endorsing artist as none other than Lenny Kravitz. Following hard on the heels of the Young brothers this makes November possibly the most successul month yet for the Partners in Tone program!
Check out Lenny's Celestion page here: Partners In Tone - Read more

AC/DC and Celestion: Let there be Rock

01 November 2008

Celestion are proud to reveal the identities of their latest endorsing artists as AC/DC guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young. - Read more

Robben Ford endorses Celestion

20 July 2008

Legendary blues-rock guitarist Robben Ford is Celestion's latest endorsing artist and "Partner in Tone."

The Heritage Series G12-65 complements Robben's tone, he said recently, "For my taste, the G12-65 is the premier guitar speaker."
Robben Ford

Celestion Gold wins 2008 Guitar Player Reader's Choice Award

27 March 2008

We're proud to announce that the Celestion Gold has won the 2008 Guitar Player Readers' Choice Award for "Best Accessory".
Find out more about the award here
Find out more about the Gold here

“G12 EVH” EDWARD VAN HALEN SIGNATURE GUITAR SPEAKER NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY

18 January 2008

Edward Van Halen’s EVH 5150III amplifier delivers ultimate Van Halen tone through 4x12 cabinets loaded with Celestion “G12 EVH” speakers. Now those speakers are available to buy worldwide through Celestion’s distribution network. - Read more

EVERYBODY NEEDS A LITTLE GOLD

18 January 2008

At the 2008 NAMM show, Celestion, the original guitar loudspeaker company, announce the launch of the G10 Gold. This 10-inch alnico magnet speaker is designed for players who want all the tone of a Celestion Gold or Celestion Blue in a 10-inch format. - Read more

TEN INCHES OF TONE

17 January 2008

Celestion, the world’s premier designer and manufacturer of guitar loudspeakers, announces the introduction of the new G10 Greenback, delivering rich, classic Celestion tone in a 10” format. - Read more

Why Celestion Produced the Heritage Series

16 August 2007

For guitar players who want a vintage tone, we introduced the Heritage Series - recreating the best loved speakers from our extensive back catalog.

(Read Guitar Player Magazine's Art Thompson review Heritage Series G12M and G12H.)
- Read more

Dave Mustaine Becomes Latest Celestion Endorsing Artist

09 August 2007

Rock and Metal players everywhere are insisting on using Celestion speakers in their rigs, like latest endorsing artist, Megadeth legend Dave Mustaine. - Read more

Adventures in Your Space

08 August 2007

Celestion's Myspace is up and running. Why not stop by and check out our pics and videos, link to our Friend Space and leave a message on the comment board.
Come visit at Celestion Myspace Page

Edward Van Halen's Custom Built Celestion "G12EVH" Speaker

12 July 2007

Edward Van Halen and Fender have joined forces to create the EVH 5150iiiTM amplifier. This incredible collaboration delivers ultimate Van Halen tone through 4 x 12 cabinets loaded with Celestion “G12 EVH” speakers. - Read more

Gallows Guitarists Smash World Record

10 July 2007

Watford maniacs ‘Gallows’ hailed as ‘the future of punk rock’ have smashed all previous world records set for the loudest band, using Vintage 30-loaded cabinets. - Read more

Watch Celestion on Comcast Cable

05 July 2007

If you have Comcast as your cable tv provider, simply choose: Music – Guitar World – Gear Demos - Celestion Alnico
and you can now watch and listed to Celestion in the comfort of your own home! Paul Riario puts the Celestion Gold speaker through it's paces and presents Celestion with a Platinum award for our latest 12-inch guitar speaker.

Guitar World Gold video review

01 May 2007

Check out Guitar World demonstrator Paul Riario putting the Celestion Gold through its paces. View the movie (requires Quicktime)
Guitar World Online

SPECIAL GUEST EARL SLICK JOINS CELESTION AT NY AMP SHOW

30 April 2007

Earl Slick, guitarist with David Bowie, solo artist and producer will be Celestion's special guest at the New York Amp Show on Saturday May 5th, 2007. Come see us @ Embassy Suites Hotel, 121 Centennial Ave, Piscataway NJ.
Slick's Myspace Page

Check out the All-New G10 Greenback @ the New York Amp Show

18 April 2007

Celestion, along with distribution partners Group One, will be premiering the G10 Greenback at the New York Amp Show. The show takes place at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 121 Centennial Ave, Piscataway NJ, on Saturday May 5th, 2007, 10a.m. - 6p.m. - Read more

TONY IOMMI TAKES HERITAGE SERIES G12H ON TOUR

20 January 2007

Riffmaster and metal legend Tony Iommi is loading Celestion Heritage Series G12H throughout his backline rig for the upcoming “Heaven and Hell Live” world tour. - Read more

GOLD ON ITS WAY TO LEGENDARY STATUS

18 January 2007

Since shipping the first Celestion Golds in Summer 2006, the response in favor of this 50-watt Alnico speaker has been overwhelming. Already the Gold appears to be on its way to legendary status. - Read more

ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW FOR GOLD

08 January 2007

"The Celestion Gold is a fabulously rich-sounding, highly musical driver for classic rock and rock’n’roll, that does exactly what it says on the tin..."
Top UK gear magazine, Guitar Buyer, has awarded the Celestion Gold four-stars in this great review. Read the full details here. (PDF)

Celestion @ NAMM 2007, Hall C, Booth #4674

14 December 2006

Once again, Celestion will be exhibiting at the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California. The NAMM show is guitar-heaven, packed full of the greatest gear manufacturers, the latest accessories, bona fide guitar heroes and legends in the making. And this year's going to be the most exciting yet! - Read more

Celestion GOLD Receives Glowing Report

18 September 2006

"...We have never, ever heard a more joyously thick, rich, intense gusher of high decibel guitar sex..." Respected guitar-player's oracle the ToneQuest Report has published the first full review of the Celestion Gold and given the 50-Watt Alnico speaker a glowing report. Read The First Gold Review (PDF).

SHADOWS FALL HEAD OUT ON TOUR AS ALBUM DEBUTS IN TOP 200

20 June 2006

Fallout from the War, the new album from Shadows Fall (featuring Partner in Tone Jon Donais) has debuted at #83 in the Billboard album chart, just as the band embarks on a US tour. - Read more

Sales Team Expanded Further in Concerted Push for Growth

02 April 2006

Continuing their aggressive push for growth, Celestion have more than doubled the size of their sales team over the last twelve months, and are expecting to report double digit year-on-year growth (to end of current financial year, 2006). - Read more

THE 50W ALNICO CELESTION “GOLD”

21 January 2006

Since its reissue in 1993, the Celestion Blue has been embraced as the premium Alnico speaker; now Celestion extends the range with the new 50-Watt Celestion Gold - Read more

HERITAGE SERIES G12-65

20 January 2006

The newly re-released G12-65 is the latest addition to the critically acclaimed Heritage Series, it is Known as one of the best 4 x 12" speakers ever produced. - Read more

20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VINTAGE 30 SPEAKER

19 January 2006

With sales topping the one million mark and a recent endorsement from Steve Stevens, Celestion couldn't be happier to mark the 20th anniversary of the Vintage 30 speaker in 2006. - Read more

COMPREHENSIVE NEW RANGE OF NEODYMIUM AND CERAMIC BASS DRIVERS

18 January 2006

Combining our unrivalled expertise in musical instrument and professional audio speaker design, we've developed a ground-breaking new range of bass guitar drivers encompassing 10", 12" and 15" Ceramic and Neodymium models in ‘clean’ (Orange Label) and ‘rock’ (Green Label) varieties. - Read more

Countdown to NAMM

15 December 2005

Come and see us at Booth #4674.
Well it’s about that time of the year! With barely a month to go to NAMM, preparations for the exhibition are well under way. NAMM is probably the world’s biggest Music Industry showcase, so Celestion has something a little bit special planned. Expect some VERY exciting new products and a little celebration… - Read more

ONE BAND, FOUR NEW COLLECTIONS, 20 YEARS OF MAD THRASHING METAL!

02 November 2005

ANTHRAX CONTINUES TO SPREAD THE DISEASE WITH ITS FIRST DOUBLE DISC ANTHOLOGY AND VIDEO COLLECTION PLUS A LIVE ALBUM AND A LIVE DVD. Check out brand new Partners in Tone Scott Ian and Dan Spitz. - Read more

News from the Trashcan!
An e-mail from Acey Slade

13 October 2005

Greetings and Beatings! There is an old saying. "Somedays you're the bug and somedays you're the windshield." Well... - Read more

PARTNER IN TONE TONY IOMMI RELEASES BRAND NEW SOLO ALBUM

14 July 2005

Tony Iommi, the legendary Black Sabbath guitarist, released his new album Fused on July 12, 2005, via Sanctuary Records. This will be his third solo album. - Read more

JOHNNY HILAND FEATURE PERFORMANCES THIS WEEKEND

13 July 2005

Johnny Hiland is proud to announce two special performances this weekend, July 16th and 17th, at the HyperFest ’05 Road Race Event and for the Fox News national broadcast of Weekend Live with Brian Wilson. - Read more

HERITAGE SERIES G12M AND LOW RESONANCE G12H AVAILABLE NOW !

01 June 2005

Supported by a comprehensive advertising campaign, featuring GRAMMY®-award winning guitar legend, Eric Johnson, the Celestion Heritage Series guitar speakers are perfect recreations of the classic and much sought after G12M and low resonance (55 c/s) G12H speakers that helped forge the sound of the guitar greats during the 1960s “British Invasion”. - Read more

PARTNER IN TONE BRIAN MAY BACK ON TOUR WITH QUEEN

21 April 2005

After much speculation, Brian together with Roger Taylor announced Queen were going back on the road with former Free/Bad Company vocallist Paul Rogers. A special preview concert was held at at London’s Brixton Academy on Monday 28 March, 2005. - Read more

HERITAGE SERIES, HAND BUILT IN ENGLAND

22 January 2005

The new Heritage Series guitar speakers are a perfect recreation of the classic G12M and G12H speakers that helped forge the sound of the guitar greats during the 1960s "British Invasion." - Read more

MORE ENDORSEES ADDED TO PARTNERS IN TONE CAMPAIGN

21 January 2005

Celestion has announced the addition of several new Partners in Tone to its endorsee roster for 2005. Eric Johnson, Slipknot’s Jim Root and Mick Thompson, as well as bass player/session-giant Jack Daley, join renowned guitarists Slash, Brian May and Johnny Hiland in the Partners in Tone campaign. - Read more

G10 VINTAGE READY TO ROCK

13 September 2004

G10 Vintage, the new 10", 60 Watt, ceramic magnet speaker from Celestion launched earlier this year, is now shipping to dealers worldwide. - Read more

CELESTION PARTNER WITH CORNFORD AMPLIFICATION TO CREATE THE RICHIE KOTZEN SIGNATURE STACK

12 August 2004

Celestion will be supplying Cornford Amplification with Vintage 30 speakers for their Richie Kotzen signature cabinets. Richie himself will launch the Kotzen signature stack, at a special event in Cornford's very own live venue, the “Cornford Club”. - Read more

CELESTION IS "PARTNERS IN TONE" WITH LEADING GUITARISTS

30 July 2004

As part of its strategy for continued growth, Celestion has embarked on a comprehensive, endorsee-led ad campaign. The Ipswich-based designer and manufacturer of guitar and pro audio loudspeakers has initiated a campaign of full page advertisements entitled: “Partners in Tone.” - Read more

EXPANDED SALES AND MARKETING TEAM IS CATALYST FOR GROWTH

01 July 2004

With the recruitment of a further UK-based salesman, Celestion are continuing to augment their Sales and Marketing team in line with a policy of aggressive expansion over the current financial year. - Read more

LEADING GUITARISTS INSIST ON CELESTION DRIVERS

18 January 2004

In our milestone 80th anniversary, we're proud to be the choice of the world's leading guitarists. These artists have spoken out about their active use of Celestion loudspeakers and the role the drive units have played in their guitar sound and music. - Read more

NEW CELESTION PLANT HOUSES WORLD-LEADING LOUDSPEAKER DESIGN AND TEST FACILITIES

16 January 2004

Demonstrating its continuing commitment to the creation of Celestion professional loudspeakers in the UK, Celestion International has made a significant investment in brand new development and production premises. - Read more

GREAT NEW LOOK FOR WEBSITE

15 January 2004

The Celestion professional products website now has a great new look. It has been completely reorganized so it's even easier to get straight to the information you need. - Read more

G12 CENTURY™ VINTAGE GUITAR SPEAKER DISPLAYED AT NAMM

15 January 2004

Building on the success of the critically acclaimed G12 Century™ guitar speaker, we are now offering the new G12 Century Vintage guitar speaker. The G12 Century Vintage joins our extensive line of guitar, bass, and PA speakers. - Read more

CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF TONE

15 January 2004

In 2004, Celestion celebrates its 80th anniversary year. With a recent move to new premises and an ever more comprehensive product range, the company continues to deliver premium quality loudspeakers for guitar and professional sound reinforcement. - Read more

TONE SELECTOR SIMPLIFIES SPEAKER UPGRADES

11 March 2002

Celestion has launched a comprehensive player support programme for their range of classic guitar speakers. - Read more