All user reviews of 5/5 for the Vox AC30 Vintage

Combo 33 W Class A - 2 HP 12 "Eminence - All lamps (not less than 11! 5 ECC83 and 1 ECC82 for pramplification Tage, Tage 4 EL84 for power)
- 2 inputs (high / low)
- Master volume
- 3-band EQ (Bass, mid, treble)
- Trmolo
- Dimensions: 705 x 265 x 550 mm

UTILIZATION

Trs easy to use.
Do you get a good sound easy?? what question? Tune in and see !!!!!

The only small snag (but it's the same for all the lamps amp) is that you push all of the same gain (aie aie ears) to get a sound that is dynamite (uh I meant dynamic!).

Ms. sil is given for 30W, I can assure you it does not have to blush before a Marshall Plexi 100W head for example. (After collection's outdoor live at scales is m ' has even said that my amp silent stronger than faade !!??, n'tait yet the gain that barely half of its course !!!).
And the size is convenient for playing live in small places!.

SOUNDS

What can I say? Where to start? This amp is legendary.
For those who want the "Brit Pop" is the amp for you.
What's amazing! The Heat What brilliance!
The sound is crystal trs (Dfine much better than a Marshall).
Whether with a Les Paul, a Fender or a Rickenbaker, is done!!
Be careful, this amp is trs "direction" is that when You are not right in front of HP, the volume is not at all the same (so be careful during rglages ).

OVERALL OPINION

The Vox AC30 amp is undoubtedly the most rpandu British (or, at least, the most clbre). For 40 years, the largest groups scored the heyday of this legendary amp. Unique lamps, baffles Celestion Alnico specially for Vox by crs. In short, what do we lose time as Retailer in length and breadth of this amp guitar remains one of three legendary rock amp roll year. The Retailer, in praise, recommend, would be an insult to a symbol of '60s rock (and APRS). In short, make short, do srieux: you want to have sound? Combine potatoes and heat of the steel? Recall the feeling of the pioneers of the genre? It's simple: break your piggy bank and you could order your AC30. It's expensive? So, what do you think? Get That Sound For A Piece Of Shit?

Mine is a little special, since it is one of the few AC30 TBR: Top Boost Reverb. (Period 69-73)
The mine (this is not the case for all), the addition of reverb the amputation of a starter, which is replaced by the volume control of the reverb.
Unfortunately, I lack the time to block rverb with the springs ... I would supplement this opinion if I had a block fitted with Accutronics or other ...

Otherwise, it features the classic vibrato / tremolo (for the channel of the same name) is really excellent, and the Top Boost (Bass and trimming Trebble for channel gloss), like all post AC30 65.

Finally, each channel at a volume knob, and basta.

UTILIZATION

3 channels (vib / trem, normal and bright), a volume knob for each channel, two switches for the vib / trem and knobs for the 2 + 1 shiny knob for the reverb ... super easy to use.

Which may confuse those who do not know is the number of entries (5 on mine, it's usually 6), two per channel (not glossy).

This multitude of inputs allows several solutions:
- Connect with others, as in the 60's ...
- Use an AB box or the like to move from one channel to another
- Bridge the channels to be able to mix and use them simultaneously

SOUNDS

Me, it leaves me speechless ... One branch, it is sound, and presto, it sounds! You attack the strings gently, clear sound amazing, we support a little more, and it is a crunch of madness. By varying the volume guitar is played on a range of sounds incredible (my guitar has a Gibson 498T, the micro bridge for Les Paul Std)
The sound is really beautiful, but also so easy to controller, just the fingertips ... The slightest variation in the attack is faithfully transmitted ... There is no better amp to transcribe the emotions you want to go through his guitar ...

My effects pedals have become totally useless since I have it, this amp is going totally fireworks, except for the equalizer, because the sound of the AC30 is still quite serious, and also that of my scrapers He had a slight off by boosting the treble.
I use it for a Japanese Boss GE-7, the result is sensational.

OVERALL OPINION

When you see the impressive list of artists who have adopted the Vox AC30 for 40 years, you have to say that there is a reason p'tre ... once you play it, you soon realize ...
It had been years since I dreamed of having one, it's now been 15 days since ... is pure happiness, I never would change amp!! I found the sound I have always sought.

Let me begin by saying that this amp is everything that the AC30 is but with just Celestion Alnico Blue speakers. In my opinion this is the only way this amp should come. My favorite speaker is the Celestion Greenbacks but I play hard rock and metal and they fit my tone, but when it comes to Vox AC30 then there is only one speaker to be had and that is the Celestion Alnico Blue. This was the speaker of choice when the amp began in the late 50's early 60's and still is the best voicing speaker for this particular amp. It sounds better in every way comparatively to the Greenbacks. The tone is brighter but sparkles and drives a lot better in my opinion.


Vox AC30 Combo Guitar Amplifier Features:

30-watt power output (8 and 16 ohms)
Birch-ply cabinet features solid bracing and a natural high-frequency diffuser
All-tube design
2 x 12" Celestion Alnico Blue speakers
3 x ECC83/12AX7 preamp tubes
4 x EL84 power tubes
1 x GZ34 rectifier tube
Fitted with matched Ruby Tubes for extended dynamic range
Traditional VOX 2-channel design
Top Boost and Normal
High and Low inputs for each channel
The Normal channel provides an additional BRIGHT switch
The top boost channel provides a HOT/COOL switch to achieve even more gain
Master Volume/BYPASS switch completely bypasses the Master Volume section
OP mode switch cuts the output power level in half
Vintage fawn-colored vinyl, reminiscent of the 1960 classic AC30
2 x 1/4" output jacks for extension cabinets
Included VFS1 footswitch controlls the Top Boost channel's HOT/COOL switch
Premium, custom-fit dust cover included

UTILIZATION

Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Power 30W
Speakers 2 x 12" Celestion Alnico Blue
Effects No Effects
Reverb No Reverb
EQ Ch 2: Treble, Bass; Master: Tone Cut
Amp Modeling No Amp Modeling
Number of Models 0
Number of Tubes 8
Preamp Tubes 3 x ECC83/12AX7
Power Tubes 4 x EL84, 1 x GZ34 (Rectifier)
Inputs 2 x Instrument (Ch 1), 2 x Instrument (Ch 2)
Outputs 2 x Speaker
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop No Effects Loop
Height 21.65"
Width 27.76"
Depth 10.24"
Weight 70.6 lbs.

SOUNDS


The ability for this amp to take pedal is exceptional. There isn't really any better amp that can take pedals better than this amp. Throw a delay pedal and a TS9 in front of this amp and you'll get some great tone that is hard to beat.

I like this amp with every guitar you can throw at it. My personal favorite would have to be a nice Gibson Les Paul. It gets a round warm tone that fills the air. Say you want to get a nice U2 sound then slap a Fender Stratocaster in front of it and use the master gain controls and you'll get a great Edge tone.

OVERALL OPINION


The only thing that I don't like about this amp is the Greenback speakers. Don't get me wrong the Greenbacks are my favorite speaker but I mostly use Marshall's so it works for me. I think this amp sounds best with the blue alnico speakers. They get you a great solid chimey tone that mixes best with the amp.

I would recommend this amp to anyone who needs a vintage Vox Ac30 tone. Or any sound engineer who needs to add to his catalog. At new these amps come in at around $1400, which isn't bad for a Vox Ac30. Years ago Vox did a run of hand wired and they were almost twice the price. I think these may be made in China which would constitute the lower price.

The Vox AC30 is a classic tube guitar amplifier. I'm not sure how many watts are delivered, but this thing can really crank. It has 1/4 inch inputs for your instrument. In terms of tone control, it is split into three sections - volume, tone, and vibrato. In the volume section there are knobs for normal volume, brilliance volume, and vibrato volume. The tone section has bass, treble and cut and the vibrato section has speed and vib-trem.

UTILIZATION

The AC30 is quite easy to use and getting a good sound out of this is quick and easy. If has a variety of tone controls (listed above) that allow the user to get a variety of different tones. I don't have a manual for this but I've never needed to use one.

SOUNDS

This amp definitley suits my style of music as I play a lot of rock music. The AC30 has become famous because of the crisp, warm tone it gives off. I use it with guitar only and generally use it for the clean tone as it is rich and is great for playing Beatles and Rolling Stones songs. This amp is great for Beatles songs because they were using these! The overall sound quality is unique and it has built a reputation for having a great tone.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using AC30s for about five years. I love using them whenever I need to record a clean electric guitar track, but it can also crank pretty loud and give you a nice overdrive sound. I would compare this to a Fender Twin Reverb as they are similar sounding and are in the same price range. I like the AC30 better than the twin when it comes to slightly overdriven signals, as the crunch it produces is legendary. The price is set right for an amp like this and I would definitley recommend it to anyone looking to get a high quality guitar amplifier.

-All Tube
-30W
-(2) 1/4" inputs, 1/4" bypass loop, 1/4" to Speaker Cab
- Front panel controls: Inputs x 2 (Top Boost & Normal), Input Link Switch for blending channels, Normal Volume, Brilliance Switch, Top Boost Volume, Treble,
EQ Standard/Custom Switch, Bass, Reverb Controls (Tone, Mix, Dwell Switch), Tremolo Speed & Depth, Tone Cut, Master Volume, Standby Switch, Power Switch
- Rear panel controls:
Loudspeaker output jack x 2 (Extension & External), Output (O/P) Impedance Select (8 or 16 Ohm), Output Bias (82 "Warm" or 50 "Hot&quot, Smoothing (22uF "Vintage" or 44uF "Modern&quot, FX Loop (Send, Return and Bypass Switch), Footswitch Jack (Tremolo and Reverb), HT Fuse, Mains Input, Mains Fuse

-It would be nice if there was a way to change the channel settings through a stomp box, but on my model, there was only a reverb and tremolo effect switch pedal, which I never use.

UTILIZATION

The AC30 is slightly difficult, initially, if you are trying to do, as I do, and take advantage of the awesome low end tone and the clarity of the amp but still having an effects rig, with distortion and or overdrive. This amp isn't made for metal, but its definitely worth the learning curve, once you pull out your first growling lead line or erupt into a shred-fest.

Tip: The crunch already in the amp is well worth toying with, and you should probably set the amp tubes to "Hot" on the rear of the head portion for gigging, even though this will shorten your tube life, I think the sound is well worth it.
As for the manual they give you, it will do wonders for you if you want to use your AC30 more for what it was designed for, ie Classic Rock style music; however, it may take some time tweaking your AC30 and the effects rig to make it sound like a snarling beast.

SOUNDS

After all is said and done, my amp sounds like a better balanced version of a B-52, with a really warm bass tone that drives my dropped C tuned guitar lines growling straight through the mix without ever sounding cheap, hollow or tinny.

Currently, I'm running with the Ibanez Tube Screamer Pedal and the Boss Compression Sustain Pedal, as well as a Digitech multi-fx pedal.

I have an ESP MH400 with a Licensed Floyd Rose, a really amazing Aria Pro Les Paul Copy (which plays smoother than butter), and an American Strat (Diamond Anniversary model ^.^)

When I'm playing around with blues and country/classic rock sounds, this amp is perfect. Once I got my whole pedal scheme situated, then this became an amp that was well above even the type of amp that is usually used for the type of music that I play.

OVERALL OPINION


Review

I've been playing Guitar for a good few years now, and as a few of my closest friends seem to love to remind me, I'm the guy most other guitarists hate. Fact is, I had the time to practice 10 hours a day, productively. I started only four years ago, and am at a point where there are few things that I can't play if I have the music and two hours to rehearse.

Enough about my playing ability.

As for my Equipment experience, my first few amps were much more stereotypical of the metal-esque genre of music that I typically write. There's My Peavey Studio 112, my Peavey 5150 Blockletter and then...there is my Vox AC30.

The AC30 is marketed strongly to guitarists looking for a bluesy, classic rock or jazz sound, but I've come to feel it is the quintessential metal amp too. Granted, it doesn't come stock with the type of distortion or gain of some amps, like say the 5150, and this causes the necessity for a pedal rig, but the overall tone of the amp is so rich that it even makes my cheap digitech multi-effect pedal sound amazing, warm and alive. Please understand that, prior to this amp, I only used that pedal to practice silently because it always just sounded too digitized and cold to me, now it is part of my gig-rig, and I use the wa and delay on it pretty often.