All user reviews of 5/5 for the Vox AC15C1

everything was already said to be on great amp, it's lights 15 watts of power, two separate channels normal channel and top boost channel
reverse, great tremolo as well

UTILIZATION

There is no easier way have turn the knobs to find are his
frankly not require manual

SOUNDS

it is very versatile, jazz blues rock of the 60 70 nothing to prevent adding pedals me personally I add a metal muff and a Blackstar HT distx
it is perfect for my style
I love everything about this amp
I have a 2005 sg standard playing on the tones of my shovel is happiness

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for my four, I try the Junior Blues March 1st vox I remember it more so mark me, I love everything about this amp
unbeatable value for money
Junior blues I find it had not assai horn and too much treble for my taste
if it again I will redeem

at all was said on the subject

UTILIZATION

iper is simple, have found the sound that have all want to have, not need manual

SOUNDS

yes quite Convien it perfect for my style, may have to spend blues to jazz and rock, may have to add the pedals, I have a blackstar ht distx and metal fullbor and it is Panar.
The sound can go from crystalline to the very serious on the normal channel on the top boost channel I do not much use, I would say it in another post. I play gibson sg standard old version

OVERALL OPINION

I try the blues junior, another vox I name not I hang on AC15 for its versatility
I use it for 2 joures, it is very sensitive to the parasite, I have a immence foutoire at my son Kettle to remedy. I do not test my antièrement currently is the Panar. report caliter taken unbeatable, I test in store and there not avai stray so his vien to me
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Vox AC15 C1 is a tube amp made in England by now become unavoidable if at least very famous!

It is therefore a tube amp with two separate entrances circuits (Normal and Top Boost) and a tremolo and reverb built. At the rear, there are two entries:
- Connecting the footswitch (not included!) To turn reverb and tremolo
- Output for external speaker
Nothing very revolutionary at the same time that's why we take it! The receiver is stamped 15W 15W lamps but Vox! The sound is expelled through a speaker 12 "Celestion G12M Greenback (as opposed to the AC15 C1x that has a Celestion Blue Bulldog ... his best it seems ...)
The settings, from left to right level are: a master volume, and tone cut to mitigate treble frequencies and give a thicker sound. Then the part tremolo with two knobs: depth (depth) and speed (speed), then a single knob "level" for the reverb. Settings circuit, meanwhile, are few: bass, treble and volume for the top boost channel, and only one volume for the normal channel. Finally, the two inputs to the various channels.
Note that volumes are output level and gain, which provides a natural saturation from light boost, the free overdrive. Just play between the channel volume and master volume!
"What are we going to do with that?" I think you mean ... Well look below!

UTILIZATION

Because of its small number of settings, the Vox AC15 is a very easy to use amp. On the normal channel, one branch, the volume is adjusted (if the reverb and, why not, the tremolo) and it's already time to play! If the top boost channel is selected, no fencing is very long on the bass and treble: moreover, they are relatively inconspicuous compared to Fender Hot Rod (I speak from what I know).
The manual has not been delivered to me I can not say if it is clear but I do know, however, it is not necessary.
Very easy to sound good is obtained, if the EC is what search! Many of my influences that one day or another played on this series (the AC30 C2), I knew in advance that it would please me!


SOUNDS

Then there is the splayfooted (hence the title)! I did not need more to finally get the sound I had in my ears since forever!
I use the amp with a standard guitar SG with P90 (microphones simple rods to double).
I was looking for an amp that excelled in rock, blues, pop and old. The AC series has largely contributed to the sounds I was looking for a long time.
The effectiveness of settings allows you to have thick and clear melodic tones (arpeggios Peter Buck REM), or typically byrdsiens sounds (the "jangle") with single coil pickups. The ability to adjust subtly gain level by the volume gives a terrible sound that just treble frequencies saturate ... great!
The crunch Vox is superb! The normal channel is perfect for arpeggios hell or to give a good shot of the pump suites agreements.
As for the top boost channel, it saturates rapidly enough, and provides a larger dose of gain. Unfortunately, it gets a little too rough from 8/10 but when you need more gain, both take a pedal.
The reverb is quality but should not push it too because it loses beauty. If you do not exceed 8, then this is great.
The tremolo is also excellent. I wish it could be faster, but it's still awesome and down when the depth, subtle and beautiful effect is obtained.
Finally, the Tone Cut allows you to filter the treble frequencies and therefore thicken the sound without losing definition as the tone on the guitar. It completely changes the type of sound, it is still necessary and can not be otherwise at least get a sound a little too loud.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over a year and I have not been disappointed (except in the extreme). I have owned several amps transistors and lamps (Orange Crush 15, Fender Frontman 15, Fender Hot Rod Deluxe). I got the AC15 in exchange for the Hot Rod, too busy acute and not enough body even with 40W. Now I've found my home and I do not think the leaving anytime soon!
What I like about this amp is THE sound that has always been my idols and I finally found! More little adjustment to rediscover the sound of his guitar, and the possibilities of its knobs!
What I like least? Well, perhaps unable to change channels with a switch, you must use a pedal for that A / B and connect the two channels to power the switcher quickly. This is a problem of scene ...
The price is quite low for the power output and sound quality. Purchased used, this is a bargain!
With experience, I would do this choice without hesitation! My project from now: give me Big Brother Handwired Vox AC30C2 hand made in the UK!

tube combo 15 watt than enough to play by repeating or in small rooms or have trouble with your neighbors.
THE configuration is simple, normal and top boost more punchy.
No overdrive channel, but rather effective reverb and tremolo (never used).
Possibility of coupling with an external speaker (I bought a vox V212NT by replacing one of the hp original Celestion 70th anniversary with a Celestion greenback hp, which is also installed in my AC15).
You can either use an external output for the sound only in the external speaker or the output expansion, and there, the sound is divided between your amp and your cab.

UTILIZATION

I utulise the register in a blues rock, and I must say that this is his domain.
Either with us or my strat my Les Paul, I easily get what I want. I use pedals mxr double shot, zw overdrive and classic fuzz to get different sounds.

SOUNDS

I love the pretty rock sounds, crunch delivered by my hp greenback.
To get them, I reduce the overall volume of the amp and I increase the volume of the Top boost fashion ...

OVERALL OPINION

c is the best amp I've had.
Previously, I used a marshall haze 40, too powerful, crappy finishes ..
I am completely satisfied with my AC15 even if I am always attracted by its big brother the AC30.
I would do this choice because in this price range, this is the amp for me.

15 watt all-tube combo (very high volume!) With two separate channels
- Normal channel: gain
- Top boost channel: gain, bass treble
- Shared between the two channels: master, tremolo, reverb

Output for external HP series or cutting HP combo.

3 12AX7 pre-amp
2 EL84 power lamps

Celestion Greenback speaker 12''
Finally an amp of this range with a standby button that allows heat to better manage heating / stop lamps.

Made in china (for current models), very good build quality. Finish that is not too crazy, except maybe the handle.

Heavy (the weight of my 7 year old daughter, ie 22 kg) but for me it is not a bad thing because the size and thickness of the wood that it does not vibrate when you start mounting the volume. The back is almost closed, giving a better overall sound reproduction (particularly on low).

For me it lacks something essential: a switch shine.
To understand what it is, see the topic "bright cap" (very simple modification of the circuit I made) -2 points, but returned with the mod.

The two non-switchable channels are a bit old-school, but also the charm (-1 point)
The look can like it or not, I love it. It is unmistakable, and it is super nice.

UTILIZATION

A good sound out of this amp is a breeze.

Each knob is very "active" and alter the sound significantly, so many possible shades, even if it remains in its VOX.

I read the manual just to have the heating time of the lamps. To save you the reading is 2-3 minutes.

Well I put -1 for transportation because it is better a large chest.

SOUNDS

O my God.

Tried to shop with just a strat on the normal channel, to cry a specific bright rich sound,. A sound that says "typical British" but frankly the clean has nothing to envy to a Fender. Just a darker, but I was amazed hair, I fell in love and I'm left with.

At home: ouch. The overdrive pedals (Vox Big Ben yet) and distortion does not really go into the amp. Fortunately, there are changes bright cap (see the topic in the forum audiofanzine).

So I put 10 with the bright cap mod.

Once this mod done on the top boost channel and an on / off switch on the normal channel, it's deadly. It's just too hard to go to work and having to wait until the evening to replay it.

OVERALL OPINION

Used for a few days with a Fender American Special Strat HSS and some pedals, it is pure happiness.

This is a "real" amp with a great sound. I also have a Fender Super X2 field that sounds great, but that can not be pushed (thus limited rehearsal and concert) and is more neutral in sound.

What I like least is having to make a mod for circuit with THE sound. It is very simple and I think for the price it cost to add a switch to shine, they could have done.

I love everything: sound, look ...

I would do 100 times this choice at this price there's no better in my opinion (but try the Fender Blues Junior)

Here is a small tube combo 15 watt quite extra, with an entry called (normal) and a second said (top boost) with a real spring reverb, to convince you just move the machine is turned on
and listen to what he tells you.
many opinions are not very positive about this reverb, personally I find good and my taste.
integrate the other effect is tremomlo (I do not use that often) but when it switched me really happy too.

the normal input is just great sound right in the vox miles, the difference with a 30 ac, power, but it is the quality of sounds and effects is equal to its big brothers.

top boost input, it also does, even with the small micro strat simple, is very serious overdrive nothing to do with a pedal on a transistor amp.

15 watt but I already had a visit neighbors tell you is .....

UTILIZATION

Nothing simpler than this amp, plug and you get a more distinctive sound, as I bought it I did not even try in the store, have entendut to different occasion I had not been convinced some time.

at the time of purchase I had only a few guitar models in low-end strat and gibson les paul, but already he was bringing more truly satisfying in my sound, since I invested in the guitar one can more reliable, the dream is complete.

perspective explanation, a little book comes with the amp, but still very intuitive, no need to break your head "it's gear."

SOUNDS

I have chosen knowingly, my main game is based on the typical "60" "70" of cristalins cleen, and with good bass fishing, palmute
great sound on this amp, a real drug because it ended up not being able to get past.

I use a fender strat "classic player 60" and a gretsch electromatic "g5422 tdgc" is the foot, my line effect is mainly
a boost t-rex, a delay of vox, a slow motion, chorus and flanger, and from time to time depending on the mood, a distortion of the Satchurator vox.

OVERALL OPINION

3 years since I used this amp and 15 years since I commancer the guitar, as saying that I tested a few amps before buying this, many of my previous one was the transistor amps, although I have nothing against those this, they are also their qualities, what I wanted to force improved my ear aspiring musician,
this was more warmth and depth that is found naturally in the amp or combo lamp, coupled with a quality instrument, it makes you aware of the beauty of live music in front of his instrument.

the fender amp is also very good user score, I think they may be the only one able to compete with the vox in search of what his perfect cleen.
value for money, go for this kind of material because only up and I do not think we can the regreter.
Of course I'd do it again this choice, it is a true marvel and once it has found the little extras that make a difference in their personal games, this is a treat.

Nothing to add.


UTILIZATION

This is the Vox. No effects loop. Both Normal and Top Boost channels. The TB has a two band EQ but on Normal, and you plug it sounds. We can not as adjusting the gain anyway.


SOUNDS

A good 15W lamp is too flat to play. And it was not out of my home studio since I have. But then after the first concert where I put it at full speed, I could finally see why this amp is a bargain for the price. In any case, more than its predecessor AC15CC1, subject of much controversy.

Then I did what many people do:
1 - changed the lamps for the JJ power and preamp in Tungsol.

2 - capas removed both "bright" on the Top Boost channel only (Bright Caps Mod). Both capas are there to avoid losing too much treble at low volume. This is commendable. But if we do not care (because it is catchability with EQ pedal or other), it has a negative effect on the rendering of distortion pedals. So I test without a net and I turn the two capas.

Once this mod done, there's really no comparison, I tested everything I like "saturator": Fulldrive 2 mosfet overdrive, distortion + Jam Pedals Rattler, my two Sovtek Big Muff clones (SUF Civil War , Tall Russian Font Wren & Cuff), the correction of my compressor Celmo and Tech 21 Leeds with a healthy dose of drive ... everything sounds much better. And the amp has not lost its shine legendary at a reasonable level (Master Volume channel and the two minimum 9am above).

Even the crunch of Vox himself, which I'm not a fan in general, seems to me suddenly easier to exploit.
It was worth it in my gun down ultimately guaranteed

After we agree, the value is excellent but who has heard the model Handwired or AC30 (I had one long ago), it lacks a little depth and chest. I never tried with a second HP though. And if you have already laid an ear on a JMI or Morgan, OK OK .. but I remember we're talking about an all-tube amp to 500 euros (unless I've had for 100 euros for lamps change) not something to $ 2000. And his Vox is here and it is already better than at my concert and I thought he was great on high speed.

Tested with my two Duesenberg (Starplayer TV and Double Cat +, the latter being more in tune with his Vox, generally preferring the first Fender .. well so far): anything goes, classic rock crunch to the AC / DC, Led Zep, fuzz greasy, slightly crunchy pop, blues fat.
Of course in clean, it was already really not bad. And the tremolo and reverb do the job. I use very little reverb, preferring a delay (my El Capistan Strymon, no picture there either, especially since it is also equipped with a simultaneous reverb). And as I say on my opinion on the Pathfinder, I almost prefer that of the amplifier transistor 100 € as that of AC15C1.
The tremolo is by top cons.

I also tested my synth microKorg above .. Oh, no! it sends fat (yes when you do not afford a Moog, we try to make it sound as can be analog )

OVERALL OPINION

Lamps with a little less low end and the "bright caps mod", this amp plays in a course that its price can not suggest.

I had an AC30 20 years ago. I returned to my love voxéenne few years ago (especially after Fender and Marshall quite a few years). Who has not the means of a model or a shop Handwired inspired by the Vox, there is no better than this little monster (23 kg the small anyway).
I just love the sound that I have a Vox Amplug to play with headphones and a Pathfinder 15R to lug around. And I tried everything I could from numerical modeling of the Vox: Line 6, Waves GTR, Guitar Rig, Logic Amp Designer. Some models are really illusions but few know how to simulate the dynamic behavior of a real Vox tube (GTR is doing pretty well).

on the other hand, if it can be heard alongside acoustic drums in repeated, it is unthinkable not to transplant live outdoors or in a large bar, if you want to keep her a little bit clean (though the sound never stays Vox crystal clear and when pushed).

For me it is a logical progression to go back to Vox and arrive at this amp. Maybe one day I will have an AC30 (trying to find a model that will disable the caps by a bright switch, including the Normal channel, otherwise I will ever be the modification) or Morgan ... but before dreaming, I have the satisfaction of having the sound I was looking in all my configurations of sound.

I do not sell this amp any time soon (unless I win a fortune). I've kept the Pathfinder amp that I love as work, not to resell the AC15. Yes I sold a vintage AC30 well when I was young ... but actually, I was young and I thought my Grestch the time SHOULD be a Fender. Before you think that my humbucker guitars of punk hardcoriste HAD to have the Marshall. There are shots in the head. Vox has a sound, a personality but he can address all styles and sounds with all guitars. And now with all my pedals.

I found more than adequate for the price. A real price of entry into the world Vox. But with the "bright cap mod" and his new lamps, I really like the rendering. So I take at least 9. With better reverb and a switch to disable the "bright caps", which I would avoid having to unsolder components and shoot my warranty, I would have put 10 on this excellent value for money.

Amp lamps, 3x 12AX7 and 2x EL84, power 15 watt lamps then sending its heavy! An entry of "normal" and input "top boost" with equalization only available on that channel, the other with only a volume, gain and tonecut.
Two available effects activated by footswitch, reverb and tremolo very good

UTILIZATION

so easy

SOUNDS

my guitar fender stratocaster with vintage microphones VAN ZANDT more and I can tell you that it's ecstasy for all sounds (except of course the metal)
sounds so great!! for my style of music ....

OVERALL OPINION

I owns about 15 days since and I can tell you that I am already a croc!!
quality / price ratio has nothing to repeat what's good vox, so be aware can make a more expensive to have a certain quality of the product.
I would do it without hesitating choice.

All-tube amp, 15 watts with reverb, tremolo (depth, speed) and master what is great in an apartment !!!!!
2 inputs, normal channel and top boost channel which incorporates that of the AC30 I understand!?!
For more specs, see site builder or previous opinions!
There are no loop no connectors, no headphone jack, but who cares, it's not why you buy this amp!

UTILIZATION

Configuration can not be simple, the manual, I did not even open, you turn, you plug and let the music !!!!!
The sound is just incredible, changing the equalizer as microphones, single or dual channel on TB, the normal channel it is changed with the Tone Cut
Be careful when you change the bass knob that acts on the treble and vice versa ... Same with the Tone Cut the 2 active channels ... I'm making myself clear?

SOUNDS

I played with a Start (classic vibe 50 '), a Les Paul Studio 60' (P90) and a casino Inspired by John Lennon, is a joy all the time!! I sold my LP-like double and it sounded as hell with ...
I also tried a Start with CS 69, CS 59 a LP and a PRS Satriani, everything is great on this amp!

The master makes it quite manageable in an apartment, it helps to twist the lamps in the preamp!
I love the sound full of bass and why my Twin is better (which by the way, sounds great in an apartment also ... a TS8 and forward!) But I could never do without the crunch very British!!

A Start, tone cut bottom, bass to 16h, at 11 treeble, master volume to 13h depending on the time and tolerance of the neighbors (of course it sounds better to higher volume!)

But even at bedroom volumes I find it incredibly responsive and dynamic.

I love all the sounds that I could draw even if it lacks a little low to me.
Despite this flaw, I never resell !!!!!

OVERALL OPINION

It's been a year since I played, always with the same pleasure as the first day ... I remember the day I unpacked from its box, it is beautiful, oh ..... ah ..... Vox is MY !!!!!!!
I connect a ground, the min, a penta, oh .... ah .... I love this amp already!!

I tried several amps in models (it's not for me!), Transistors (Fender, Marshall, Vox, can do better) Tube (Twin, RI65 I have, one of 71 from a friend, an AC 30, too expensive for me at the time, a pro junior tweed, I own too) with the Twin it makes a perfect complement.

What I like most is the clean-crunch it beautiful, even to 23h when the mood take me (all without disturbing the neighbors)

The price / quality ratio is very interesting in the end for what he does, he deserves it!
In addition, they face it a!!
With the experience I will buy the Twin front, but I'll buy it too, like!!

I) For specifications:

The AC15C1 has 2 different channels with two separate entrances, respectively, in the manner of old multichannel amplifiers. Certainly it is not possible to change channels without AB or ABY box but this arrangement allows however ABY box to use a driver for the 2 channels simultaneously (in theory) which should increase the possibilities of sonic texture compared to a 2-channel amplifier 1 input.

Regarding the preamp, it has 3 12AX7, 1 more than its little brother the AC15CC1, the addition of the lamp due to the change from 1 to 2 channels between AC15CC1 and AC15C1.
It has a Normal channel with the only adjustment volume (gain) and a channel "Top Boost" with a volume (gain) of a treble knob and a bass.

On the part of power amplifiers, Vox has 2 EL84 and develops 15w. The power section features a "Tone Cut" to smooth out spikes in the treble, I will return

The bowl is a Celestion G12M "Greenback", a good choice among the industrial canteens, it develops an output of 98dB, which seems balanced with respect to the power amp. The AC15C1 can easily cover a battery (mine is not yet fully run in and work with the master volume by volume at 10 again, I transplanted in concert does not exceed 9).

Note that it is rarely useful to exceed 15W for the purpose of the amp is the battery cover, just because you play on a big stage that it will push the amp harder, to otherwise, moreover, is transplanted as soon as it tends to lower the volume of the amp does not turn up the sound engineers ... I consider 15W repeats and small concerts are enough, even when transplanted in concert 5W will do.

The party effects is enhanced by a spring reverb controlled by a potentiometer mix, it is much too long and unusable without tape to shorten the springs, you can not change the tone. The tremolo is controlled by a potentiometer and a mix of speed.

The amp has no effects loop and it is a lesser evil, the buffers of most effects loops amps in this price range is an execrable quality, we Vox hello to his absence initiative

The amp has 2 outputs for external speaker.

II) For the aesthetic characteristics:

The aesthetics of AC15C1 is very close to that of AC15CC1, ugly plastic buttons of CC1 (power and standby) are replaced by metal switches and the back of the amp is now 3 / 4 closed you can not put his hands into the amp. The choice of Vox is rather strange, the AC15 is historically a combo type "open back", this configuration can certainly safer.

Regarding the rest is exactly the same as CC1, the Tolex is very average quality, the handle is always nice plastic can, the decorations of the amps are cheap but are of near coherent far. The finish is very average.

Rating: 7 / 10 (-1 to finish, -1 for the reverb, -2 for industrial wiring, one for the "Greenback")



UTILIZATION

The advantage of an amp with little adjustments and we often have a good sound, and Vox confirms this idea, the controls are numerous but can be very reactive. It should run in the lamps and the bowl to enjoy it like any tube amp.

The main problem for its use is its weight of 23kg for a 15w combo with a handle very unpleasant. If you move your amp often expect a devil to help you move.

Rating: 8 / 10 (-2 for weight and handle)

SOUNDS

I play Rock N 'Roll
Before buying this amp I had used repeatedly TT50H Laney, Mesa Boogie Rectifier, Fender Deville, Fender Blues Deluxe Fender Hot Rod Orange Tiny Terror, Fender Twin Reverb, Blackheart BH5, Blackstar HT5 ...

First I want to say that amps to 2000 € is not necessarily best suited to your music a amp to 200 € (as Blackheart). I have owned amps heads a higher price to 1000 € and even if objectively they had a good sound, they were not consistent with my style of music.

The peculiarity of the Vox is that it is an amp that stands out by its sound real difference, to image a little, spend a Laney amp to a Vox, it's like when you change a humbucker with a P90 on a guitar, the sound is not necessarily better but it has nothing to do, it may be more suitable or not your music.

I've never been satisfied with my sound because of a very common problem for low sensitivity and game pick.
I play a lot with my guitar pickups (Les Paul 3 pickups in Seymour Duncan SH4 + sh1 sh1 +) during the concerts, but I could never change the microphone during a set without upsetting the harmony of sound coming out the amplifiers. Often when playing low saturation and we pass the bridge pickup to the handle, you get overwhelmed by the bass, and that all the amps I tried, it is obliged to keep the same microphone for such adjustment or else go through a stomp to saturate the sound (but it hurts in the ass to have a brand lamp for use in power amp) ...

I thought changing the pickups to take more balanced, but I fell on the vox ...

The big difference with all these amps the equalization of the channel "Top Boost".
I feel with hindsight that the controls "treble" and "bass" boost consisting of placed before the saturation stage of the game Vox preamp, their use clearly modifies the type and level of saturation. These controls are used on all their race.
Increase the treble will allow them more saturated, while decreasing the bass. Increase the bass sound thickened and is drooling down the spectrum. To this we added the "Tone Cut the power section to erase the overflow of acute and there was a total control of sound.

Channel "Top Boost", I set the volume (gain) at 10, and treble at 3 o'clock, bass at 3 o'clock, and the power section I put the "Tone Cut" at 3am. When I play with my 3 microphones (wired in parallel, they have a much lower output level at the bridge that I use for solos and when to send the puree) I have a cleaner sound after my game, very spaced , with treble and bass that emerge clearly present but not invasive. When I pass on my bridge pickup, the amp gets more high frequencies, less bass from the microphone and the output level is skyrocketing. Any good amp set (even light) with 3 pickups would have a balanced package of acute mouth with a dry, something that would have torn ears. Vox does not react like that, it will erase the configuration in this acute and saturate, I get sound surly, but with less bass mostly consistent with sound provided by the 3 pickups in parallel, and it's really convenient when it is transplanted. And all guitarists playing with the knobs of their scrapes should know what I mean.

Rating: 9 / 10 (-1 because you can always do better, especially if hand-wired components with better quality)

OVERALL OPINION

To understand what the channel "Top Boost" that he should try it, and it's only now that I realize. I ended my quest for the perfect amp for my style of music.
While tube amps, you will find cheaper, like the Blackheart, which is excellent in sound but the sound is not the same. In its category, it seems to me the best amp "Top Boost".

Recommended for: guitar rock / pop / blues, juggling their guitar pickups, followers of the game live on the amp (if necessary with an overdrive / boost for solos), those wanting an amp with a sound character and rather dirty, the guitarists interested in the retro

Not recommended for: guitar amplifiers using as power amp for their pedalboard, those wanting a clean and smooth grain rather, those who want versatility, the jazzman, metalheads, guitarists are missing penis absolutely wanting to buy a lamp with 100w stack cab 4x12 then they will never exceed the 1 / 10 on the master.

PS: I tested it with a 2x12 cab with Celestion V30 in positioned below, I expected a lack of consistency between the V30 and the amp, I was amazed, they added precision in the low issued by the "Greenback" I expected to sound too modern, I am mistaken, the "Greenback" and the two marry perfectly together V30 (although these bowls are completely anachronistic), it might be interesting home studio, at least in concert anyway because we do dub the "Greenback" for practical concerns.

Rating: 10/10 (no known alternative imaginable in its price range, become my main amp while 2.5 x cheaper than my old head lamps)

When I think of the best cleans tones in the world, I think of Vox and Fender. The fender cleans are probably the best and the Vox has a darker woodier tone that is instantly recognizable. The Vox to me has the best tone for a pedal to go in front of an amp. I have played many Vox's and they are hands down the best clean amps to throw a pedal in front of.


Vox AC15 Custom 15-watt Guitar Amplifier Features at a Glance:

* Output power: 15 watts RMS into 16 ohms
* Speaker: 1 x 12" 16 ohm Celestion G12M Greenback
* Inputs: Normal input jack, Top Boost input jack, Footswitch jack
* Outputs: External loudspeaker jack, Extension loudspeaker jack
* Options: VFS2A Footswitch
* 1 x 12" Celestion G12M Greenback

UTILIZATION


Specification Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Power 15W
Speakers 1 x 12" Celestion G12M Greenback
Effects Yes
Reverb Yes
EQ Ch 2: Bass, Treble; Master: Tone Cut
Amp Modeling No
Number of Models 0
Number of Tubes 5
Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AX7
Power Tubes 2 x EL84
Inputs 1 x Instrument (Ch 1), 1 x Instrument (Ch 1)
Outputs 2 x Speaker
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop No Effects Loop
Height 17.95"
Width 23.7"
Depth 10.43"
Weight 48.5 lbs.

SOUNDS

There really isn't one guitar or pedal that works best with this amp. Try anything you like because it all sounds very good. Play a Fender Strat and an Ibanez TS9 and you will be in heaven with the tones that come out of these speakers. This sounds great with an Electro Harmonics Big Muff as well. One of my favorite tones on the planet is a Vox AC with a Big Muff in front of it. This combination is so epic and note worthy that it makes playing the guitar so enjoyable.

OVERALL OPINION

If you don't have the money to spring for a Vox Ac30 or a vintage one then this might be right up your ally. At new they come in at around $600. That is a heck of a price for a solid tube amp that it light weight and portable. Don't let the 15 watt scare you into not producing loud usable tones. These amps get pretty stinking loud!

I would recommend this amp to anyone who needs a great clean amp and doesn't want to spend $1000's on a Matchless or Divided by 13 amp. Those are great amps too, but to me this is where its at tone wise. The only setback it they are made in Red China. So that is how they get the price down this low. If you need an American made Vox then go with a Hayseed amp.

I have mine for three days, special red version. It is clear that it sounds better than black eh.
Tube amp almost as rectifier diodes therefore not compliant, and reverb-tremolo circuit IC centipede.
Lamps of Chinese origins, not terrible but it works.
Additional output hp (we keep the greenback) or external (it is cut), with switch 8 / 16 ohms.
Socket for remote control (reverb, tremolo, not yet tested).
The HP is a 16 ohm greenback, and as the boyfriend said he is splendid.

Looop would have a great pleasure, colon crack.

UTILIZATION

Vox was hard this year because we finally entitled to two separate inputs (1 with volume alone, 2 with bass-treble-volume) is not to take extra cabbage. More and use clean it allows me to use my mini bazaar noon (drive + nova FX550) without loss of sound because I'm mixing effects via input 1.

The reverb-tremolo acts on both channels, as the master and the tone cut.
The 2-band eq is weird, but it sounds to zero, and if you go up the bass and treble carve vice versa, so not possible to have both. Well ...

Output volume level, the greenback moves serious, but I do not think that we can cover a clean beater, as it saturates when the channel volume 10hrs. I changed V1 12ay7 a small gain, but it is less apparent than usual, as soon saturates 11hrs now ... The sound is less hard on the other hand.

In practice it's nice, surprising because even without EQ on channel 1 was the direct sound without plug.

SOUNDS

5 hours of use so far, but sustained volume. Used an Ibanez guitar equipped with H57 but Kinman avn56 avn62b and therefore quite stratum in the general idea (except that it takes the agreement and does not pull the right palm).
It is clear that the original tubes were chosen for their reliability, not their sound (nothing worse for a manufacturer that a product in return for a tube that will not ...), and this also applies to EL84.
So 12ay7 EH in V1, a studio 12AX7 in V2, V3 the stock diverter and two EL84 tad str and it sounds much more gentle and warm, with a distortion less transistors than stock. Because for me the purpose of a class is warm and creamy sound, music, and not aggressive rough (why are other English ...).

Channel 1 very balanced, thoroughly perfect because not fat, the rate reached a low distortion you need a booster rather skinny kind Rocktron Nitro or surprise Bebert CS100 (all fully sustain except at noon). So it's downright beautiful everything is.
Channel 2 I take to clean, so bass and treble back to zero, Volume 11 hrs max. Hot soup is raah lovely especially with the reverb (too good but metered) and tremolo (super, better than the fender deluxe reverb in my memory).

Attention is a sound or the other because the master is to balance the bottom (cut tone at noon) to clean, and at noon (tone cut to the bottom) for the distortion.
Therefore ab box I see not too useful yet.

Have tested several hp and greenback is really a good choice because not too steep but a fuckin grain in the low-mids, and a sacred volume for ptits watts given him, so generous.
As I think I use at home (it is red, special edition, great!) I have a hp much creamier and less efficient, with lots of bass.
Must see what we want to do with the amp and prepare accordingly, is more flexible tubes that transistors ...


OVERALL OPINION

Firstly I think that this group will not do a clean sound, I compared with my bassman is really much less strong. And as it just clean enough ...
This Vox is nice, I'm just a tad disappointed with the side not very clear from the disto he proposes, but hey I had no point of comparison. As such it is closer to that of May Blackmore finally maybe my guitar too.

It is very well mounted, I did not notice any noise when we play it, and the asking price is frankly ridiculous for this special edition (less than 600 roros!).
So I will ever again!
Updates to come, of course, patience!

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A switch to the feet instead of an AB / Box would have been welcome

UTILIZATION

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SOUNDS

The clean is superb! We are dealing with a Vox tube quality, no doubt about it.
It easily covers any drummer without twisting.

Overdrive: Vox very typical here too, we get a lot of sound with dynamic enough so cradingue Plexi, but with the grain Vox. In short, we like or not!
Tone Cut takes its full meaning here

Be aware that adding a TS 808 of the clean, you get a finer grain "Marshallian" (Vintage, not modern way JCM 2000).
Again, the 15 watts are all here! No worries for a snooze / concert.

The original hp (Green back) is simply exceptional.
I plug it regularly on a 4 * 12 * 12 or 2 (both equipped with V30) and no worries for vibrating membranes

Reverb (spring), like the tremolo, are of excellent quality. And what is more controllable foot (via footswitch to 30 € not included).

OVERALL OPINION

True two-channel combo (with Master) at reasonable power tubes, this amp has a place in the current offer.
He is handsome, well finished and it sounds!
The huge 15 watts can play in all situations.
A heavy coat may be a bit cumbersome ... Very well thought out HP with its sup (the greenback is not disabled in this case).
We regret the absence of an effects loop.

In short, a must try for those looking for a quality portable amp

ps: if anyone has found a pedal that would give it a modern Marshall type overdrive (JCM 2000), I am taking the info
it would make it truly versatile

15w (watts huge!) All tube, 2 channels (normal, boost), 12 inches greenbk speaker, reverb / tremolo.
If you still have the question "Does a cover battery rehearsal '?", The answer is yes well!

UTILIZATION

Simple, clear enough ... Classic.
Even agree on it is fun!

SOUNDS

Its clear perfect, very distinctive "British" for the boost channel: Beatles fans, surf / garage rock, etc. ... ; Do not hesitate! Welcome to the sources of rock'n'roll!
We note a slight lack of versatility when the amp is used bare (without pedals / od etc. ...), due precisely to its strong personality and his very distinctive in crunch, rough and grainy wish. .. A good setting is nevertheless essential as regards the treble, which can sometimes take off a tympanum.

It will please metalheads can not be, but certainly satisfied all other guitarists, especially those sensitive to the sounds of vintage early 60's. I use it mainly with a Telecaster, a Gretsch or a Danelectro, and just a tube screamer maxon od-808: a treat!
A small point less for the reverb which lack a bit of finesse (basically it's all or nothing, because with the volume pot on 3 you widely perceived to play in a church). A small nano holy grail can largely solve this little dot "negative", but not necessarily essential.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several months. What I like most is obviously the sound typed this wonderful little machine that in terms of quality / price is a bargain in my opinion.
However, I intend to test some lamps in the near future ...
I would do without hesitation that choice!