The vox ac30 combo amp has been an icon for decades, known as the sound that powered the 1960s british invasion. The vox handwired series relies on the painstaking technique of turret board handwiring a method requiring a high level of skill and craftsmanship resulting in wiring thats beautiful in its artistry, ensuring an efficient signal path with minimal. It was introduced in 1958 to meet the growing demand for louder amplifiers. The history continues from there where vox manufacturing was then shipped to china and recently to vietnam. Hi luis, lets take a look at why a standby switch is included in most amps and see if your technician has given you some sound advice. Amazingly, powercore, tc electronics standalone dsp platform for processing. I owned an ac30 for about 2 years and gigged it as my main amp. Bands such as the beatles, the rolling stones, the yardbirds and the kinks were all users of the brand, who manufactured the nowclassic and still in production ac15 and ac30 models. I actually stand in awe of ian as, although he was able to play bass anyway, he took it upon himself to learn to. Swivel and rigid stands for vox amplifiers north coast music has permanently discontinued the production of all vox swivel trolleys and rigid stands. Marsh amplification has everything you need to build or restore the amp of your dreams. With an output of 15 watts, all valve configuration, dual.
I was big on u2 at the time and wanted to get the amp that the edge was using. Vox amplification started making guitar amps back in 1957. The familiar vox tremolo and spring reverb from the custom series are also found in the new ac30ch. Vox guitar amps were at the forefront of the sixties british invasion. Im also pretty familiar with the ac15, even though ive never owned one. Vintage 1964 vox ac30 twin 2x12 black grey panel jmi valve amplifier combo pedalthis is a wonderful vox ac30 dating from 1964, complete with original egg pedal. Vox amplifiers are part of the framework of modern music.
The result is a faithful reproduction in sound and style of those pioneering vox amps of the early 60s. Great amp, it sounds beautiful and gets better the louder it goes. The beatles, queen, u2 and so many more of the biggest and most influential bands in the world have relied on classic vox equipment. It sounds absolutely gorgeous and i bitterly regret over and over again selling my 1960s one. Alnico blue is a very expensive speaker so that is probably why vox has offered two versions of the ac30 lately. Vox ac30hw2x 30watt 2x12 handwired tube combo amp with alnico blue speakers.
F maximum specification of a 5ar4 tube, i dont believe this would be the source of a problem either. North coast music offers many repair parts amd accessories for the vox ac306 top boost. Both turned out to be straightforward fixes, the carr had a microphonic valve in the high gain v1 position. As used by the british 60s beat bands and the shadows. Jamvox iii brings together the best of vox amp and effect modeling along with advanced guitar xtraktion technology gxt iii and popular plugin compatibility. View all results for vox ac30 at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. In 2003, vox created the ac30 heritage handwired limited edition amp. So, when i got a vox ac30cc2 abuot 10 or 11 months ago. The 60th anniversary ac30 is built in the tradition of 1964 ac306 and features a factory integrated top boost circuit on the brilliant channel. Vox has taken the best ac30 designs and added a number of useful, very. Included in the ac30 custom head is voxs new reactive attenuator.
Vox ac30 amplifier the specifications of the vox ac306 tb are the result of painstaking research by our guitarists and engineers, who were not happy until they re created the amp that started it all. In contrast with tubifex, this model is very specific in modelling the sound of the vox ac30 as used by brian may and includes a trebleboost emulation based on brian mays own setup. This amp has satisfied a long list of artists that include jimmy page, rory gallagher, john scofield and brian may just to name a few. Vox amps are still at the forefront today producing a large range of amps, guitar effects and more.
Once you have submitted your order and payment you will receive email receipts from vox ac30 stands trading as conavon pianos ltd. It is a nice speaker, but not really what i was looking for to get the classic vox sound. Vox ac30hw2 handwired guitar combo amp there may never have been an amp boasting such a lofty and pure sound in the entire history of vox. Combo amps free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Lets continue this discussion using the same amp we cited before as a classic example of. About four years or so ago as at 2006 i did some recording in a local studio, near to my hometown of nottingham, uk. This newly designed attenuator that uses voxs reactor technology optimizes the. Vox vs30 chrome stand for ac30 amplifier vs30 alto music. Discontinued vox amphoneac30 active guitar headphones. It is the old top boost circuit and sounds phenomenal. From the fab era of the 60s the vox amplifiers are a part of rock n roll history. Original vox ac30 chrome tubular amplifier stand reverb. So im curious, if you were going to recommend an ac30 to someone, what are the good years youd recommend, and which are the bad youd recommend avoiding. I dont have the cash to repair it so i am selling for a lower cost so the buyer can do the repair work if needed. The other ampmodelling plugin, tc thirty, is a software emulation of voxs timehonoured ac30 amplifier, and was developed in conjunction with stefan moeller. Vox ac15 custom amplifier head the vox ac15 custom amplifier head is a brand new addition to vox.
I had been considering picking up a vox ac30 guitar amplifier for a while. Jamvox has been the ultimate performance studio for the guitarist, providing a large selection of soughtafter guitar amps and effects, plus the gxt function that makes it easy to. Chrome plated mini amp stand for vox ac1 and ac1rv. If you love the ac30 tone and you need a way to practice silently, these are for you. Characterised by its jangly highend sound it has become widely recognized by british musicians and others.
In looking at the schematic for the vox ac30 cc2, the capacitance of the filter circuit placed on the output of the tube varies from 22. I have the vox ac30 cc2x, it has the blue speakers, made in china. Youll be able to browse overview from patrons to seek out out more from their past experiences. Shop for the proline pl7000 adjustable amp stand and receive free shipping on your order. Used vox ac30 c2 may need repair, working now, reverb not working i had this amp in a repair shop and the technician believes it may require some capacitor work. Im not sure how many watts are delivered, but this thing can really crank. In the master section, theres the distinctive vox tone cut and master volume that allow you to obtain a variety of sounds ranging from the extraordinarily sparkling vox clean tone to a powerful, raw overdrive. In previous ac30s the only way to get a good warm distortion was to crank the volume up full meaning to have a nice tone you had to deafen your bandmates not any more. The vox ac30 is a guitar amplifier manufactured by vox. In the september 2010 issue, we began exploring the subject of fastresponse amplifier designs with a column on hiwatt heads mo wattsa nostalgic look at hiwatt. Buy vox ac30hw2 handwired vox combo amplifier, 30w, 12. The other ampmodelling plugin, tc thirty, is a software emulation of voxs. I have always had a soft spot for fawncovered vox amps, as they were the standard piece of professional gear back in the very early 1960s at the time that i was playing in my first bands.
The stock neodog speaker sounded to me like a neo magnet vintage 30. Thanks to its elegant look and distinctive brit flavored tone, the vox ac30 continues to be one of the most sought after tube amplifier for blues guitar players. Vox ac30hw2 handwired guitar combo amplifier 30 watts. These ac50 amps were used by a host of bands, mainly from the british invasion, including the beatles.
Repair of three vox ac30 combo amplifiers hello all. The vox vs30 chrome stand is a perfect addition to your ac30. If i go another ac30, i would likely get the head or the 212 combo, the 112 combo didnt really have the advantages that i expected. I can fix fender, marshall, vox, peavey, ashdown, pignose, laney, sound city. Just change the tubes from time to time, other than that its a. Now, with tcs new tc thirty plugin for powercore, he believes hes cracked it. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at.
Vox amphones ac30 headphones are perfect for practice, listening to your mp3 player or any other source. Vox jams guitar amps into audiotechnica headphones, dubs. Photo of my original 1963 vox amp is for illustration purposes only and i. All the other differences from a classic ac30 solid state rectifier, mdf cab, etc may be subtle when listening to the amp but speakers make a huge difference. After introducing the vox ac15 and the vox ac30 they quickly became legends defining the the sound of the british invasion for the uk and the world. Original tubular chrome stand for the vox ac30 amplifier. Employing a quartet of el84 power tubes, the ac30 custom pumps 30 watts of remarkable tone through a.
Trainwreck liverpool vs vox ac30 vs fender deluxe reverb duration. The only models that are still available are offered below and are in very limited supply. Based on the looks of the classic vox ac30, the ac30 radio is perfect for tuning into your favorite station whether you be at home or on the go. Catalog page from the 196465 jmi vox catalog showing the ac 306 in black grill sitting atop the optional chrome plated rigid stand with four bent amp alignment pins. Built from the finest woods, selected hardware and highest standard pickups, charlees guitars are made to deliver the tone, warmth, clarity and durability youve been looking for. It is one of the classic most recognisable british amps to this day.
For now it seems to be working fine but it comes and goes. A used ac30 or ac15 is a really safe investment, because youll always be able to sell it for pretty much the same price you paid for it. I always considered that the fawn amps were much classier than the black version. A fawn, and later black, ac30 was what everyone aspired to in those days. Especially when they are as different as greenback vs blue. Jamvox by vox amplification distortion vst plugin, audio. Vox ac30c2 guitar combo amplifier for those who crave more power, the ac30 expands on the captivating sound of its little brother by doubling the wattage. Vox custom ac30c2 30w 2x12 tube guitar combo amp black. F, depending on the setting of the smoothing switch, but since that does not exceed the 60. Ive heard it quite often the new vox ac30s are pure shite. The ac30 model in the vox amphones series faithfully reproduces the sound of the classic vox ac30 amplifier. Based on the classic ac30 design, the allnew custom series ac30c2 offer numerous uptodate enhancements, delivering the most versatile ac30 design in vox history. The vox ac30cc2 2x12 combo amp is the culmination of over 45 years of high quality, guitar amplifier design and fabrication. Each channel is equipped with its own volume control, and the top boost channel offers highly.
I posted a thread once asking what music people think of, and the. Proline pl7000 adjustable amp stand black guitar center. Here is a quick look at the different models and my recommendation on the two best versions to buy. Emulating brian mays guitar amp sound sound on sound. The amplifier has had a top boost circuit added to the back of it, to emulate the classic ac30 top boost sound of the 1960s. Now you can crank up the volume for the tone, and control the overall master with the master section. Ahhh, that vox stand, so many memories growing up with it, shown across the world in various pics and shows. Find great deals on ebay for vox ac30 and vox ac15. Loaded with all sought after features from the original ac15 combo amplifiers the ac15 amp head also includes switchable output impedance and wattage attenuator perfect for low volume practise. In terms of tone control, it is split into three sections volume, tone, and vibrato. The ac30 radio can provide background music for your daily life, be used when relaxing before going to sleep, and can be used as a way to get informed when you need it most. Ac30 is a model of voxs now legendary ac30 amplifier, which powered the british invasion of rock music in the 1960s and has since been used.