Why the Celestion G12T-75 is one of the guitar world’s most divisive speakers By Paul Gough published 23 February 24 This guitar speaker was once the go-to for Marshall amps. Nowadays, it splits opinion, yet it’s deceptively versatile. This is its story...
Is the concept of British vs American speaker voicings out of date? By Paul Gough published 21 July 23 We all have a sound in our heads when we think British amp or American, but the lines get blurred when we look at how speakers are used and where they're made
Is the 4x12 guitar cabinet still relevant today? By Paul Gough published 8 June 23 They are still the totemic image in rock and metal, but in the digital era do you still need a 4x12 in your life?
Why you should consider 10 and 15-inch guitar speakers By Paul Gough published 14 February 23 Once dismissed as the preserve of bass players, 10- and 15-inch speakers have a valid place in guitarists’ amps, says Paul Gough of Zilla Cabs
Pedalboard not performing? Try changing your amp speaker By Paul Gough published 1 November 22 To get the best out of your dream pedalboard, you might have to rethink your guitar amp's speakers
How to change your guitar amp speaker By Paul Gough last updated 19 October 22 Looking to enhance or tweak your tone? You might want to switch out your speaker. We walk through the steps you need to take, and what to look out for along the way
How the advent of speakers using neodymium magnets enabled bigger sounds from lighter cabs By Paul Gough published 26 July 22 The neo kid in town revolutionized cab design, allowing smaller, lighter units to punch above their weight
How Celestion speakers helped Marshall become ‘the sound of rock’ By Paul Gough published 27 June 22 Zilla Cabs’ Paul Gough explains the pivotal role the British speaker firm played in establishing Marshall as backline of choice for a new generation of rock guitar players
How open-back and closed-back guitar cabs affect your tone By Paul Gough published 14 April 22 Zilla Cabs' Paul Gough explains the effect that speaker cabinet choice makes on your guitar tone