Vintage 1964 Vox Celestion T1096 “Silver Bell” 12" Alnico Guitar Speaker Reconed
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Own a piece of British amplifier history with this vintage 1964 Vox Celestion T1096 “Silver Bell” 12" Alnico guitar speaker. Manufactured in the UK during the golden era of tone, this rare original T1096 is the same model used in iconic Vox AC30 and AC15 amplifiers throughout the 1960s. With its distinctive silver bell dust cap and Alnico magnet, the T1096 delivers the legendary chime, warmth, and smooth breakup that defined the British Invasion sound.
This speaker features its original 12-inch Alnico magnet design, 8-ohm impedance, and factory cone, producing shimmering highs, warm mids, and rich, harmonically complex overdrive when pushed. It’s the perfect match for vintage Vox restorations, collector-grade amp builds, or any player seeking truly authentic 1960s British tone.
These early T1096 Silver Bells are getting harder to find and this example is fully tested and sounding beautiful. Fresh recone with vintage correct parts by Orange County Speaker.
Key Features:
Original 1964 Vox Celestion T1096 “Silver Bell” speaker
12" Alnico magnet design for rich, vintage tone
8 ohm impedance – compatible with original Vox amps and cabs
Estimated 20–25 watt vintage power handling
Legendary British tone – bright chime, smooth breakup, warm mids
Ideal for Vox AC30/AC15 restorations and collector amps
Made in the UK by Celestion
This 1964 Celestion T1096 Silver Bell is in excellent vintage condition with authentic tone, tight response, and undeniable mojo. A must-have for collectors, Vox amp purists, and tone aficionados seeking the real sound of the ‘60s.
Ships fast, professionally packed, and ready to bring vintage British magic to your rig. Don’t miss this rare piece of Vox and Celestion history!
Measured Ohms: 13.4 ohms
Weight: 9lbs 5oz
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