Vox [Night Train Series] NT15H Night Train user reviews ( 9/10) - 20 user reviews

• 10/17/11

  yoTrakkz's review "its ok, nothings special"

  Characteristics

  I've paired this with a 1x12 avatar cab with an alnico blue in it and it just sings. Even drove a 2x12 avatar cab with it last weekend and it was easily loud enough to be heard over a full band turned up loud at just half volume! (running on pentode mode)

  Utilization

  If you set it up right it gives you amazing flexibility at your guitar. I don't even use my distortion pedal anymore -- fiddling with volume and pickup selection is more than enough to dial in a whole range of tone (helped by the fact that my PRS custom 22 can play in both single coil and hum bucking configurations.)

  Sounds

  The bright channel is just that, bright -- and with the stock cabinet and a fender strat itll sound downright shrill. Most of the complaints I've heard say something to this effect, but set it up properly and mate it to a good, closed back cabinet and you're in business. If you want the great tone of a small wattage amp, are on a budget, but still need some serious volume, this thing will more than suffice. And my god does it sound good!

  Overall Opinion

  Overall this is a very well built piece. Cosmetically you couldn’t ask for a prettier, shiny amp. I'm sure no matter where you go you will find someone who will have a list of negatives to throw at it. The thick channel in my opinion leaves alot to be desired.
  
  
  
  I will warn you that the treble should not be turned past noon if you don't want piercing, brittle highs. I have been told that changing the preamp tubes and altering the bright cap can help this but I personally haven't done this so I don't know. If your a hobby player like myself or if you gig; this amp may suit your preferences. It may take a little time to find your sound, but what the hell that's half the fun.
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• 04/11/11

  King Loudness's review "I'm on the Night Train!"

  Characteristics

  The VOX NT15 is one of the earliest additions to the "lunch box" family of amps that has been a popular fad. It begun with the Orange Tiny Terror and progressed to further amps like the Egnater Tweaker, the Traynor DarkHorse, the Mesa Transatlantic, and of course this VOX.
  
  
  
  The characteristics are very simple and straightforward for a small head. It delivers 15 watts of all tube power and is switchable via a half power mode to 7.5 watts. The amp is powered by a pair of EL84 tubes and really sings. The control set on this amp is very simple. It has a very basic interface that comprises a gain control, bass, middle, and treble for your equalization, and a master volume. There is also a small switch that is labeled "Bright" and "Thick." Bright mode is very much like your typical VOX jangly clean tone (AC15/30) at lower gain settings, and takes on an almost Brian May esque character as you turn the gain up. Flipping it over to the "Thick" setting actually disables the EQ controls and bumps up the gain for a more focused, heavy rock sort of sound.
  
  
  
  One thing to note is that there's no effects loop or reverb on this amp, so you're dealing with a totally dry signal unless you own a good delay or reverb unit. That was a big caveat for me and part of the reason I ultimately sold it.

  Utilization

  Setting up this amp is very simple. It can be plugged into an 8ohm or 16ohm cabinet, so I tried it through my personal Haggerty Enclosures G212 with Eminence V12 speakers, an Ibanez 4x12 with stock speakers, and a Marshall 4x12 with Celestions. It was very easy to set up and I had good tones happening within minutes. I found it to sound best and most focused through my 2x12 with the more British voiced speakers.
  
  
  
  The Bright Mode is your typical sixties VOX clean tone. If I needed more versatility, I would use the Bright mode, turn the gain up on the amp and use my guitar volume to control cleans. I occasionally experimented with a boost pedal, but usually I found the setup of using the Bright mode and my guitar volume to be the best bet. If I was playing in more of a rock setting, I would use the Thick mode with the gain at about 1 oclock.
  
  
  
  Make no mistake, this amp has tonnes of gain and a surprising amount of headroom on tap... I was using it in a modern rock project with a hard hitting drummer and it kept up without issue at all times.

  Sounds

  When I was using this amp, my primary guitars were a Gibson Les Paul Traditional Plus and a Charvel San Dimas with Duncans. I was really impressed with the wide range of tones that were available by turning the knobs or using the guitar volume and tone controls. The fact that it technically is not a channel switcher was a bit of a drag in certain situations (A footswitchable mode for the Bright and Thick modes would be excellent.
  
  
  
  Overall I was significantly impressed with the tones that it covered. It went very easily from that classic chiming VOX clean tone to a very viscous and searing modern rock tone with the flick of the switch. Switching into half power acted as a bit of a Variac type thing where it made the feel of the amp a little bit spongier and the tone a bit more juicy. The Thick mode was a shocker for sure... it stood toe to toe with a 100w Peavey ValveKing and 4x12 cabinet in a band setting... in half power no less! I had no problems cutting over drums, bass, and the aforementioned half stack, so if you're concerned about volume levels... try one out and see for yourself. It has a considerable amount of headroom for an amp its size and power.

  Overall Opinion

  All in all I feel that VOX is onto a real winner with the Night Train. I compared it to the Orange Tiny Terror, the Traynor Dark Horse and Mesa Boogie Transatlantic, and found it to be the winner easily. What it lacks in some of those extra features (channel switching, various tonal modes, etc) it makes up for in spades with its clear, powerful tone. Definitely a serious contender in the "lunch box" amp market IMO. I sold it to pay for other purchases (and because of the lack of reverb/effects loop) but I definitely would consider another one down the road. For $500 or so brand new, VOX has an amp that sounds just as good as the Dr. Z Maz and the hot rod Marshall amps. Certainly a wise buy, and I'd recommend it in spades over any of the other small amps that I listed above.
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• 01/23/12

  Yvanov''s review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Small in size, with a large VOX!"

  Characteristics

  So that's it! A small notice that I was asked to do! Go!
  
  
  
  15 watt all-tube amp, as would the slogan 'small but powerful'!
  
  Comes with carrying case (well known) only for a head!
  
  the cab it ... suffer!
  
  Connectivity to the main cab and 2 head 8 and 16 OHM
  
  An input Jack! No footswith, damage ...
  
  Classics at Vox: A gain, volume, Equal 3 bands, a Bright switch for u its creamy ... Hummmm that's good! And how THICK, a more hard for those who love the overdrive Vox done well. I hang myself! Uh no reverb is better for a little amp is preferred when it matters!

  Utilization

  A config can not be simpler!
  
  Manuel clearly ... but useless when you know it, not really, I have not had to.
  
  This gives her her very quickly, touching the knobs found!

  Sounds

  My styles, Blues Rock Some Hard, Funk, Garage.
  
  A decent amp badly! hehe!
  
  One can switch between the above lens (at What Vox) to a more hard where the notes are more difficult to distinguished.
  
  I play with a Dunlop Cry Baby, a Cathedral EHX, MXR Micro Amp and a Boss CE-1. Guitar, Epiphone Les Paul (SG) with Maestro!
  
  I like the sound that comes out creamy and warm and I use Bright mode unless the mode Thick or so with my boost to make her a yucky greasy and a little fuzz (like The Black Keys older albums)

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for a year or so. And I'm still not tired!
  
  I used a lot of other amps before this one, I finished it (in a good way)!
  
  Its part effective, small, portable, good and powerful! (Do not worry, the battery did not resist)
  
  Ratio Q / P, 9 / 10. A real cheap solution.
  
  Yeah ... I might redo the choice to take it back later!
  
  
  
  Keep Rockin '!
  
  PEACE.
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• 12/31/11

  Maytouk's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " A great success"

  Characteristics

  See other reviews.

  Utilization

  Very easy to use, no need of the manual.

  Sounds

  Tried it with a telecaster on Blackstar 1X12 Celestion speaker.
  
  Beautiful sounds clear and saturated oriented rather vintage, gives more in the thick hairy. This amp is versatile.
  
  The 7.5 W seems too high to play at home without disturbing but you can finesse the gain.
  
  Is the 15 W is sufficient for group play or concert? I could not test it.

  Overall Opinion

  The +
  
  
  
  Very small transportable
  
  Sounds!
  
  Settings
  
  Aesthetic
  
  
  
  The -
  
  
  
  Price
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• 12/05/11

  sunchaser's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " VOX portable sound!"

  Characteristics

  Amp head lamps of 15W. Possibility to use it in 7.5 W.
  
  Level connectivity, an input jack, a gain, a four knob 3, 1 volume, bright switch 1 / thick, a pentode switch / standby / triode, i switch on / off.
  
  16hom output.
  
  
  
  No effects loop, no and no footswitch rverbe
  
  
  
  Supplied with a carry bag for arm's length (about 7kg), the small size doing the rest.
  
  
  
  Rating: 7

  Utilization

  Setup could not be more simple without being too simple :-)
  
  The four works, the sounds obtained in bright mode or thick (which cancels the four) are in line Vox, so perfect for me.
  
  
  
  Diffrent the options proposed by the small head ventail consquent offer sound and color, the type of guitar used with good will tend Obviously (or rduira, c ' think is!)
  
  Nevertheless, there is always a good sound at the end.
  
  
  
  
  
  Rating: 8

  Sounds

  This is exactly the type of amp I was looking for. Plutt playing stuff from blues to hard rock, the night train ensures properly.
  
  
  
  I use it mainly in bright mode, the gain at 3 / 4 to get its type Stones / AC-DC with a Les Paul Junior (Gibson and / or Epiphone). In the BPS knob volume is set to 3 or 4 and was enough to send a good balance with the other guitar, bass and drums.
  
  
  
  To overcome the lack of rverbe I added a Boss Fender Deluxe 63 RV1 to keep in mind vintage suits me and it's nickel.
  
  I also added a squeeze of Lemon Modtone pedals to boost solos.
  
  
  
  I use it only for a few RPTES, I'm still refining my sound so I must return this page complter ultrieurement, once I trennea b you live for example.
  
  
  
  Rating: 8

  Overall Opinion

  I've had only one month so it's always the idyll. Provided that lasted!
  
  
  
  Before I have a Marshall Valvestate 50w possd I used only the house and I liked my faith. (But why I speak to pass it is still in the basement!). otherwise I used to use Marshall JCM900 Blues or classic Peavey.
  
  
  
  What I like is the sound Vox without a trainer does death AC30 type. Although I do sr prtends not done everything it reaches the level of the latter but frankly it is the srieusement dtour.
  
  The least are the absence of sr rverbe and footswitch to switch between another config (from bright to thick, for example).
  
  The more, the size, weight, ITS VOX.
  
  
  
  And yes, I do it again this choice (still happy APRS only 1 month)
  
  
  
  Overall Rating: 8
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• 11/28/11

  Grosgui's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Little tough going anywhere"

  Characteristics

  Well, this cot nothing complicated ... T say it all and is simple to get to know a site specially for the tech sheet Retailer ...
  
  
  
  Note, however, a good trs: pentode-triode switch to halve the power ...
  
  15 watts is not large you tell me?!?!
  
  Well, remember that it is an amp lamp, and you do not all fortunate to live in a mansion lost or hard to have deaf neighbors .. .
  
  
  
  And another benefit is the grain allows for high-volume lamps without using a power brake ...
  
  
  
  SO: big good point for this option.
  
  
  
  BIG BIG POINT also on the quality of manufacture.
  
  
  
  Default even when small: a micro reverb has done well ... It is the length of an Accutronics and yes it's a little more quickly connect to a PDAL ... But it's really a dtail.
  
  
  
  Ah yes, a small effect loop would cool t default to have a verb ...
  
  
  
  BUT: even when they gave me great pleasure in delivering an original carrying case (and with its small weight it gnial and practice).
  
  
  
  
  
  EDIT: Oh, by the way, I test two cabs in shop (10 and 12 for the Vox models).
  
  Obviously I chose the 12 ... But it sounds even better on my V30 as the original greenback.

  Utilization

  So this cot ... What about ...
  
  
  
  The manual must always be in the box.
  
  
  
  5 knobs ... Gain - Trebble - Middle - Bass - Volume
  
  
  
  Basically, there's just connect ...
  
  Mrs. a child of two years should do it.
  
  
  
  Note, however, for novices in the world of amps lamps, the standby switch is confused in pentode-triode switch.
  
  I find it a very practical and well thought out but for someone who never jou on amp lamp, as one of my friends came to test it before buying it, although respect the r gle "Standby Power" and "Standby-Power."
  
  
  
  But if not, say anything, very simple: PLUG & PLAY.

  Sounds

  So we approach the last point INTERESTED.
  
  
  
  I only play rock, which is more like English (look at my stuff's not Marshall Mesa) ...
  
  In this style, no problem ... It has a bit to that when I took it even.
  
  
  
  But it does not just a.
  
  
  
  Yes, I play a lot of blues, punk, metal and ...
  
  So watch out, I'm not saying that excels in these styles, but it dbrouille trs well.
  
  It does not compete with the classics of the genre, but it holds up ... And even though trs.
  
  
  
  Next guitar I plug into it, I may as well have mlodieux cleans and sweet, a good big disto ... And he has no problem with the harmonics. True, the bottom with the gain, and I find myself sending limits too.
  
  
  
  Moreover, even a good-thick bright mode which increases the gain significantly ... This reminds me a lot of amps offer a vintage fashion and modern fashion.
  
  
  
  Therefore Russi.
  
  
  
  
  
  reverb.

  Overall Opinion

  So I've had it about 3 months. But I play it low (about 5 hours per week).
  
  Finally, enough to have my word.
  
  
  
  Basically this is my amp flat.
  
  The rest of the time in the studio or RPET, I play on my other amp (Engl Screamer, Marshall JCM, Marshall Mosfet, 1970 ...).
  
  And I change as many guitar amp (I had to have a dozen DIFFERENT amp) ...
  
  I also rotates with the gear or other locs (Plexi, AC 30, Twin Reverb, Bassman, Ultra, Brunetti, Mesa, Soldano ... And surely I forget).
  
  But basically I have a bunch of jou amp (lamps).
  
  
  
  Finally I m'gare.
  
  
  
  Basically, if you are wondering what is this amp, go test it.
  
  I think as you like (it took me just 5 minutes).
  
  
  
  In addition it's stupid, but it is beautiful with its vintage look.
  
  
  
  And for the price, I think there's no time to ask the question ...
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• 11/28/11

  kriss2567's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " It's Good!"

  Characteristics

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  Utilization

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  Sounds

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  Overall Opinion

  Hello,
  
  I think. Trs good little amp lamp. Trs typical of his vox. Clear sounds clear and very versatile crunch. Many possibilities.
  
  Likes: Its simplicity its heat, its rglages effective, its look, the concept.
  
  I do not like: the "Sick" (too crillart see unworkable "), the absence of loop" effect and the foot switch.
  
  Note: Unlike its minimalism, it must be a regular amp lamps, and what use this type of amp. Similarly, the effects type "rverd" or "Dlay" go wrong in "crunch" (o my regret about the effects loop).
  
  Not knowing your level, and for what use, my advice stop l.
  
  Price for buying: 250 *
  
  Attention, although its bec Cab (Vox prconise the Greenback. I, for one more j'obtenrai Vintage 30, and 12 inches - a 10 as "too restrictive"!)
  
  For availability,
  
  Christophe
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• 08/20/11

  saturax08's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " The best I've had Vox."

  Characteristics

  All-tube amp head. Several levels of output very useful.
  
  Trimmings on such classic amp vintage characteristics.

  Utilization

  Super simple, one branch and we play. We test the different options.
  
  Vox sound is still there regardless of the setting and it's just beautiful.

  Sounds

  I particularly like the position that is more gross Thick and disconnects the settings medium severe acute.
  
  You enter straight into the world psyche / rock 60/70 years. That is the best guitar sounds that we have heard. Vox grain is widely present.

  Overall Opinion

  It is largely a Vox AC30 and is much more convenient. It does not weigh a dead donkey.
  
  In addition it is beautiful and seeing the quality of this amp is worth.
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• 07/16/11

  gatan2007's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Very good head."

  Characteristics

  Technical data already written.
  
  Missing is an effects loop, exits 16 and 8 ohms are very convenient.

  Utilization

  Operation is very simple.
  
  This gives very good sound quickly.

  Sounds

  All lamps are there, the sounds are really hot, that's what I like, that desire to crunch, it responds very well.
  
  A range of very different just obtained with the control gain.
  
  As soon as you saturate it sounds really VOX.

  Overall Opinion

  There is almost a year since I played on this amp. I get more sounds with modulation pedals, he responded very well to them.
  
  The price / quality ratio is good even if I Truva material beacoup too expensive overall.
  
  It lacks a position 1 watt for the home.
  
  I do it again this choice.
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• 07/10/11

  punky-kaizer's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Small amp exellent qualitée"

  Characteristics

  The amp is in two parts: Tete a 15W lamp with two lights and two preamp amp, a mono jack input, two outputs (8 / 16 Ohm) for speaker (do not connect two speakers at the same time ..)
  
  Available settings: Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Volume
  
  A two position switch Clear Channel (Bright) and saturated (Thick)
  
  A three position switch with standby in the Central, the top position mode 15W (pentonde) and bottom triode mode (7.5W)
  
  A switch on / off and a red LED (control ignition of the amp)
  
  
  
  The cabinet is equipped with a 16 Ohm input, the HP is a 1X12 celestion

  Utilization

  The use of the amp is very simple, just connect the speaker at the head using the jack provided (do not use a guitar jack but jack HP). Make sure you connect the speaker on the Vox 16 Ohm output of the head.
  
  Once the head connected to the cabinet, connect power to the head and check that the amp is turned off and standby. Put the receiver in position, let it heat for about ten minutes to avoid endomamger lamps (lamps play with a cold can weaken them, I have already experienced, my light turned red fire and slammed into ten seconds ..) then go to one of two modes namely pentode (15W) or triode (7.5W) (triode mode delivers less sharp, the sound is a little more crude than the pentode) .
  
  The grain of the amp go out very easily, it is not necessary to push the amp up the sound for vox English has made the brand's excellent reputation.

  Sounds

  This amp is a very good amp so it is quite versatile but I recommend it especially for those who want a vintage sound (50 to 80 years).
  
  I play it with:
  
  - 1968 Fender Telecaster '
  
  - Gibson ES 345 1969 '
  
  - Gibson Songbird Deluxe
  
  - Ibanez RGT6EX-IPT
  
  - Norma Florentine
  
  - Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty HHH 57 'Reissue
  
  - 1976 Ibanez Custom Les Paul "HHH
  
  - Custom Ibanez RG Series
  
  - JS Series by Aria Pro II
  
  
  
  
  
  I play mostly clean sound with the gain 1 / 5 and the switch / light-saturated mode thick (saturated) to give some teeth to the sound (especially with the telecaster, the sound that comes out is exactly the the Rolling Stones)
  
  My settings are:
  
  Vintage clear sound:
  
  Gain 1 / 5, Thick Mode, Treble 1 / 5, Middle 4 / 5, Bass 4 / 5, volume 2 / 5, Pentode (15W)
  
  Its saturated (Hard Rock): Gain 4 / 5, mode Thick, Trebble 2 / 5, Middle 3 / 5, Bass 2 / 5, Volume between 1 / 5 and 2 / 5
  
  Are clear (acoustic)
  
  Same setting as vintage but clear bright mode
  
  
  
  You can experiment yourself your settings, the sound is very versatile but is really his home vox.

  Overall Opinion

  I use this amp for six months, I had the opportunity to try many others but none that manages to give me the same feeling as this one.
  
  It has an exellent biting, he can be sweet without being either marshmallow. It's like I said a lot, a exellent amp.
  
  His biggest strength is to let the grain out without having to turn up the volume on high, you get quick vox sound without turning up the volume to maximum. In addition, its small size allows it to take him by repeating 'or in the rooms or you play without problem on this amp. I use it at home, repeating, and I have only one inconveniant: it is heavy. But compared to other amps, it is not really. I weighed several oranges (including the tiny terror and dual terror), they weigh more and handle the vox is really much better.
  
  If one day I ended up turning pro in the music and the same pattern emerged in large format, I buy it without even trying it.
  
  This is an amp that I recommit to all those who want to invest in a very good amp that does not take much space and can provide so much power that the amplifier triple in size. The report qualitée price is very well respected.
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