{"product_id":"marshall-1982a-120w-4x12-speaker-cabinet-1978-g12h-blackbacks-rev-102730358","title":"Marshall 1982A 120w 4x12 Speaker Cabinet 1978 - G12H Blackbacks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarshall \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1982A Angled 4×12 Cabinet – 1978\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA superb \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1978 Marshall 1982A angled 4×12 speaker cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, loaded with four period \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestion G12H T1281 Blackback speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, all featuring the highly desirable \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e444 bass cones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and matching \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGL7 date codes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1982 series was Marshall's heavy-duty cabinet range, designed to handle greater power than the standard 1960-series cabinets. Fitted with four 30-watt G12H speakers, the 1982A delivers a substantial \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e120-watt power handling capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, together with the enormous punch and authority that made these cabinets a favourite among players looking for a bigger, more powerful Marshall sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example dates from \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1978\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and is presented in \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003every good overall condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, retaining the classic appearance and character of a late-'70s Marshall 4×12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Celestion G12H T1281 Blackbacks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe real attraction here is the set of \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestion G12H T1281 Blackback speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, all carrying matching \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGL7 date codes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe T1281 is one of the most desirable G12H variants, featuring the heavier H-magnet assembly and a \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e55Hz bass resonance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, giving it a distinctly different character from the more familiar 75Hz G12M Greenback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll four speakers are fitted with \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e444 bass cones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, a specification particularly associated with the deeper, fuller response of vintage Celestion bass-cone speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared with the lighter G12M, the G12H offers greater headroom, a firmer bottom end and a more immediate, authoritative attack. The 444 cones add further depth and weight, making these speakers particularly well suited to high-powered Marshall amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTonally, the result is enormous: \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edeep, controlled lows, powerful mids and a clear, aggressive top end\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, with the unmistakable harmonic complexity and musical compression of vintage Celestions when pushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether paired with a JMP Super Lead, Super Bass or Master Model, this is a cabinet capable of delivering a seriously impressive classic Marshall sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic 1982A Construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1982A features Marshall's traditional \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eangled-front, closed-back 4×12 design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, providing excellent projection while retaining the substantial low-end response associated with a full-sized Marshall cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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