Vox AC4TV user reviews ( 9/10) - 24 user reviews

• 12/08/10

  MGR/Billy's review "Vox AC4TV"

  Characteristics

  Utilization

  Sounds

  Overall Opinion

  This is the 4 watt tiny tube combo by Vox. It was built to sound similar to a Vox AC30 or AC15, but on a budget as well as so you can get the tone of a cranked, over driven tube amp without blowing your ears out.
  
  
  
  It is an attractive blonde cabinet with controls facing up similar to the standard Vox amps as well as the iconic brown striped grill cloth.
  
  
  
  I was in my local music shop testing out guitars and saw the Vox. Everyone is making a small tube amp these days, so I had to see what Vox had to offer.
  
  
  
  The price. A Vox AC15 is $599, this is less than half the price at $249. It does an OK job at nailing the chimey Vox tone that Vox is known for.
  
  
  
  I also like that you can run it at 4 watts, 1 watt or I believe 1/4 watt.
  
  
  
  An EQ and Vox would be able to charge a couple extra dollars. But hey this amp brings you back to the old days, Volume and Tone.
  
  
  
  You can tell it\'s a budget amp. This isn\'t a bad thing, I just don\'t see they amps hanging around or taking much abuse. But, hey if you want a fun practice amp, or an extra tone in the studio, this is a cool amp.
  
  
  
  Bottom line is this is a fun amp. It is sleightly above gimmick and novelty. It will get you in the ballpark of a AC15, just I wouldn\'t drop everything and go wait in line for one. If you need the Vox tone on a budget or want a low maintenance first tube amp, this is for you.
  
  
  
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• 03/19/10

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  The Vox AC4TV is an extremely small guitar combination amplifier, designed for practicing and possible recording. It is a tube based amp, which is rare for such a small amp, as it has both a 12AX7 and EL84 tubes,and has a single 10 inch speaker. It only delivers four watts of power and has a single 1/4" input for your guitar.

  Utilization

  Using the Vox AC4TV is incredibly simple, as there isn't much to work with in terms of parameters. This isn't surprising, as most small amps like this don't. It simply has knobs for tone and volume, as well as one for selecting what amount of wattage you would like to use. It has four watts, one watt, and a 1/4 of a watt to choose from in terms of settings. This is a nice feature as it allows complete control over your output. A manual certainly isn't necessary, but I haven't seen one so I don't know anything about it.

  Sounds

  The Vox AC4TV definitely has one of the better sounds when it comes to amps of this size, especially considering that this amp only outputs four watts at most! I've used the amp for practicing and messing around with a Fender Stratocaster and no pedals or effects. While of course not comparable to something like an AC30, you can definitely hear the classic Vox sound even in this tiny amp. I don't think that I'd recommend it for anything other than practicing as it just can't get loud enough, although there could definitely be some creative and cool things done with in the recording studio. Having said this, I haven't tried it out myself for recording, so I don't want to speak about it any further - all I will say is that I wouldn't rule it out.

  Overall Opinion

  The downside to the Vox AC4TV is that even though it is small and only four watts, it still has a decently sized price tag. You'd think and like for it to be a bit cheaper than this, as there are bigger amps with a bigger sound available for this price. So while the AC4TV is a cool little amp, I'd recommend looking elsewhere if you're in the market for a practice amp, as you can definitely get something with more power and options for this the price you'd have to pay for one of these.
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• 05/07/13

  lyoko's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  1 Tone, 1 Volume = gain, volume = 1 Level (4W, 1W, ¼ W) 1 x 12AX7 (preamp) / 1 x EL84 (power) 1 x 10 "Celestion about 9kg
  
  So Simple + effective.

  Utilization

  Using single-channel: gain on one side, the volume of the other, not to mention the pick attack + the knob of the guitar in +: This is not modeling, everything is "touch", but all sounds sound good ... but better 4W!

  Sounds

  Very good clear sound lamp crunch quickly especially with double thickens amount gain, pushing it became a reference, without typing in the distortion either.
  
  Reserve, the sound is too compressed to even 1/4W 1W, and takes its full extent 4W: sending it severe, forget in an apartment, this amp is not made for that.
  
  Also I find the sound very distinctive vintage, you should play with it.

  Overall Opinion

  This amp makes perfect tribute to the reputation of the VOX sounds: it is strong it is typed, it's too good. Cheap, not heavy, very sensitive to pick attack, I used 2.5 years before selling ... as typed too (I wanted more versatility)
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• 04/13/13

  rilipoy's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Need we say more? The top!"

  Characteristics

  Amp lamp 4 W with 1 volume 1tone and a power selector!

  Utilization

  Not need manual for a more than good; Excellent!

  Sounds

  The "SOUND VOX" who wish to crunch the top! It sounds with all my guitars.

  Overall Opinion

  I use 5 watts from a mois.Des I had several (fender champion, Epiphone Valve Junior, laney CUB8) but the vox is a step above!
  
  So it remains accessible given its benefits.
  
  Do you think I would do this choice?
  
  Sometimes twice a day!
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• 08/02/12

  Mikawbee's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " SOUND VOX for 200 €"

  Characteristics

  Lamp: 3 power (very handy) 1/4 W, 1W 4W with a celestion (please) 10 inch ...

  Utilization

  Simple configuration, with a tone knob a volume knob: it is not very clear after that saturates and go!
  
  
  
  It's so simple that VOx of humor is on the manual ...

  Sounds

  I was looking for an amp to play at home with his lamp and without going deaf: it's perfect! I usually played at 1/4 and that's enough!
  
  A friend passed me the field of 600 fender and I could compare the two before purchase: the VOX is far more versatile and punchy!
  
  
  
  It must be said that the HP 10 is THE advantage of this amp, I'm not sure the mini version is as well.
  
  
  
  The sound is clear VOX: With a Strat, it's a real pleasure to play up top Blues Rock AC / DC after I do not think this is the ideal amp ....
  
  Adjustability is very basic as there is only one tone knob, but personal enough for me ... A little spring reverb would have been nice but ...
  
  
  
  One day I will try to mount a Greenback to see ...

  Overall Opinion

  here will be two years that I use it: the sound is perfect for me: the only fault I find is its plastic handle a little cheap: it's saying!
  
  if not with his little old-fashioned look is crisp and once connected: there is!
  
  To play Blues Rock without having problems with its neighbors and without becoming deaf is perfect!
  
  It is true that this is a super versatile amp but that's because he loves good music!
  
  If you're more british blues and you like you plug in and play right away: it MUST try this amp in version 10 '.
  
  
  
  Overall rating 9/10 (for the handle!)
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• 06/10/12

  bert'nortt''s review ( translated ) Improve this translation " And EXCELLENT TOP"

  Characteristics

  mini / lamps / class A/...4W..1W...1/4W
  
  for the rest everything was already said
  
  On lamps, I would simply add:
  
  power SOVETEK/EL84/6B05 (1108). A pr / amp Ruby/12AX7AC5...1H/P Celestion '10 "16 ohm, voracious / decides THE TRUE VOX! beautiful presentation, very classy ... neat and well étudié.le internal mounting weight of a mini 9Kg.

  Utilization

  tou'petit manual saw its simplicity .... knobs of reagents in a manner that meets Ultra / fine!

  Sounds

  Already having a mini Bugera V / 5 so nice that all the world to me "pique", saw his meers and to have peace I decided to buy another mini ... the famous Vox ac4/tv, (by coores'livré in 3 days ... ha! say that 35 years ago could have wait 4 to 5 months in the province in dealer ... we waited ... was expected .... religiously and fervently ....).
  
  For once the positive review is the height, whether on Telecaster (terrible!!) ... L / P...ou a good ES/335 (sublime!!) ... (Passive pickup, active and autres...p/90 and 57 '....) Made for the English rock ... "hyper british!" and the blues ... (The Jazz, there are better, but he defends himself well clean)
  
  Some stick him a 12AU/7...comme them I did it but you lose all the appeal of his English ... The 12 AY7 reduces the volume slightly less than the 12AU7 ... It is a compromise and I can not help returning to the original RUBY is excellent. (The Ruby in ... veiled lamps that are beginning to talk about "the powder we accept more and more ...") to emphasize at around the 1/4 watts, it's still "hefty".
  
  Beginning of the crunch with the volume knob / noon (see just before) and 3/4 for "overdrive". Note typed quite a good clean too.
  
  Just a nuisance when receiving his infamous one .... I had to open the closed cabinet and has to call all my skills of amateur electrician ... bad ground, the jack "Jack" was also very badly "strappée "in a soft armor to annihilate the electromagnetic waves. I took the opportunity to control the masses.
  
  From: the great annoyance only lasted a quarter of an hour. Since no background noise ... I think it does not heat up too ...

  Overall Opinion

  To use this petit'VOX we understand very quickly and better, and why small Amp Cambo are fashionable, especially a lamp ... Their quality is growing ... They have it all!! .. And their prices will still kiss may be that we are on the verge of a mini révolution.D a few years rather than considering the high versatile range of course .. but very expensive and complex to use ... some will opt for the purchase of several amps switchable between 1/4..1 / and 5 to 8 watts. "... Vox Marshall Fender .. ... Peavey ... With successive purchases spread over time of 6 8 years 10 ans.Meme see the "Class Marchall / 5" you will be around 1000/1200euros! your two to three pedals "vintage", see more ... will do the rest with transplanting to pro '.
  
  I 'used for 4 months ... lack of versatility: YES and that's okay, I prefaire warn you, this is an amp excellament typed! To find our 20 years, to discover what other was sound and the Golden Age of Rock (and Blues) English 60/70!
  
  Yes I have tried several and I have several mini 'transistor and lamps .... More any other, sometimes very large old ... I keep them all!
  
  I love this sound VOX ... he did not fault except his 1/4 watts it sends almost too flat for it is better to be in a villa ...
  
  Rich experience of V5 "BUGERA" I knew it had to be good and acceptable, however I would never have contemplated such a performance, more than just a study or cambo chambre.A advisor but to consider a fare available 180/190 euros.Sonorité VOX guaranteed! nothing to do with a simulation! ..... VOX is not fucking **** g of the world!
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• 05/08/12

  franfranky's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " top (once hacked)!"

  Characteristics

  4w Class A tube (EL84 + ECC83).
  
  correct finish (no particular defects). However, the focus seems fragile Tolex (no protective corners).
  
  an external hp output, no headphone jack or effects loop (damage).
  
  volume (gain) and a tone attenuator 4w/1w/0, 25w (I'll).
  
  
  
  brief a simple amp.

  Utilization

  to use no problem, you plug and play.
  
  tone looks inefficient, after changing lamps you can hear better.
  
  the volume is on the floor of the preamplifier (amplification of the triode a triode of the ECC83). plain, the more you shoot the more you mail u signal to EL84 (output stage) and it is strong. Passing the output stage saturates quickly (around 1/4 volume) is the deient it interesting ...
  
  
  
  the attenuator is used to limit the volume a bit. However, in an apartment in 1/4 volume of 0.25 w is already very strong. This is the main concern of this amp: volume management. difficult to exceed a crunch sound without waking the neighbors.
  
  Fortunately there is a simple solution to DIY attenuator to operate 100% of the amp at any volume (see "trick").

  Sounds

  English sound, although vintage ...
  
  the sound is clear simpa although very different from his fender.
  
  between 1/4, 1/2 volume of the crunch comes, nickel for blues or rock oldschool (its very "beatles").
  
  spent half the volume we enter the overdrive with a damn good saturation typed (requires EL84) vox. So its very fat, rappeux, all the opposite of a modern high gain sound.
  
  I play with a Strat, it rocks a max of harmonic distortion, a treat.
  
  The tone can change the texture of the disto: fully open, it is sharp, the sound thickens and becomes rockier, closing (for a perfectly edgy blues rock).

  Overall Opinion

  bought a month ago, the amp itself is quickly limited by its volume (too loud). However after a small modification it becomes 100% usable and there is the feet! clear sound, crunch, overdrive rock well. All for 150 euros and 20 euros Cygnus craft.
  
  
  
  Since this is happiness.
  
  I had a Fender Supercontrol xd before, malgrès lamps, the sound was to my taste too "synthetic", probably because of the modeling, sounds to me convenais not saturated. with the little vox is certe less versatile but to really sound good live goods (good dynamic, rich in harmonics, extremely sensitive to the game).
  
  
  
  in short, a good buy!
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• 03/09/12

  Oscar the Grouch's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Simply right"

  Characteristics

  This is an all tube amp 4W.
  
  
  
  It has a switch to reduce power was 1W and 1/4W.
  
  
  
  Side settings, it is very simple. It has three knobs, one for setting the tone, another to adjust the volume and another to adjust the power.
  
  
  
  I might be added a knob for gain, but hey it's a good thing.
  
  
  
  He's handsome as hell.

  Utilization

  We easily get a good sound, just plug and play.

  Sounds

  It is perfect for my style of music, I play blues / blues rock (by adding a distortion pedal for the latter).
  
  
  
  It has a warm and enveloping.
  
  
  
  I use a Boss BD2 for the overdrive, it goes very well with.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for six months, I had tried other models, but too powerful to play in an apartment and I did not want to amp transistor or tube of questionable quality (Harley Benton), so I'm back to Vox.
  
  
  
  The special feature I like most is the sound, hot, very hot.
  
  
  
  Value for money, excellent, I got it for just under 200 euros. There are few all-tube amps in the same range at this price.
  
  
  
  With the experience I would do this choice.
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• 08/21/11

  saturax08's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " It will cross the ages!"

  Characteristics

  Amp 4 watt lamp. 3 position selector for power.
  
  very good hp that sounds great on this amp. It is really a success.

  Utilization

  very simple. If you want more crunge or distortion at lower volume you choose a lower power with the selector. Otherwise we rule more or less acute or rather shine.
  
  Note that the power of 4 watts is more than enough to play in a bar or repeating without any problems. It is well worth a 50 watt transistor.

  Sounds

  A marvel. It sounds really vox and roots. His part a little "boxy" works wonders. The sound it gives a good complement as the most powerful amp night train. It's also nice to have the sound of AC4 them because it is very special.

  Overall Opinion

  I love it and it's an amp that I would keep all the time I think. In addition it is super beautiful. A really successful at Vox. It changes what was produced just before. The full range of amplifiers to the sound emulation and more impersonal and were ugly.
  
  Vox also did well to take a 180 ° turn to give us back the amps cool at all points of view. I really like the AC4 and also the Night Train, but it's good to have both, for the boxy side of AC4.
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• 06/24/11

  surfy's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Lamp with an amp between Jack, a gain knob, one tone knob and 3 power (1 / 4 watts, 1 watt, 4 watts) output HP
  
  It has a vintage look that is all the rage and love.
  
  Small easy to transport!

  Utilization

  We can not be simpler. Eventually use only regret that we can not rgler power with a switch between 3 power levels. In fact, a simple SETTING THE volume would do.
  
  
  
  But if a crunch with the gain fairly quickly.
  
  Note that nothing seems to have power, but I personally have never used the 4 watts, even on a small scne. It's not bad pte.
  
  
  
  The same 1 / 4 watts if your apartment, you will not play muted.

  Sounds

  The Vox sound is trs type, which goes well with my Gretsch. It is all because my style of play
  
  Attention all the same it's a bold plutt and lacks a bit of flexibility (that is typical as I said).

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for a few months, I am delighted.
  
  The report qualitprix for me is excellent, especially the pleasant surprise that I can use it without problem on scne. Since it is easy to transport, it's pretty gnial actually.
  
  At that price if you like the sound typ Vox, do not be GNER
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