I've got a Marshall DSL40C and a Vox AC15C1. I am using the normal channel on the Vox for all the stuff that my Bandit used to take. I love the Greenback on it. I've recently tried the Vox's Greenback (12" and 16 ohm) on the DSL and it made it sound even better (was never dissatisfied with the DSL, only stupidly curious enough to try combinations). I've got a bit of money (not much) on my PayPal so I might consider upgrading the 70/80 on the DSL after the holidays. But the Greenback is only rated for 30W.
I've had a look at the tougher Celestions and found that there are two ceramic Creambacks: 65 and 75. As the DSL is 40W, I thought the 65 would be the one to get, but now I am reading that there are sonic differences between the two.
So my question for you is: which one sounds closer to a Greenback? As always, happy to be schooled if the question does not make any sense. I am here to learn.
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The Creambacks aren’t quite identical to the lower-powered models, they’re a bit darker and thicker-sounding, but in the same ballpark. Either of them is much better than the Seventy/80.
(The Greenback is 25W not 30 - although that doesn’t change anything here!)
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The Greenback I've got in the Vox is the M version. But 'deeper and clearer' sounds like more of what I like about the Greenback. So I might have to save a bit more and go for the heavy one. I'll also have to check and see if it fits.
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The zilla/creamback sounds fuller, darker, smoother. The greenback in the combo is much more present, crunchier, gnarlier sounding.
Both are great but in slightly different ways.
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"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
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I am happy to save up for the 75, unless I find an irresistible deal on the 65 in the meantime.
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I haven't tried the Neo's or the Alnico Creams so remove them from this comparison.
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Also, I'm looking to install this on an open back Marshall. How would that influence the choice of speaker?
Jon
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