Vox Tube Guitar Amp Heads

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.

(Originally written by gogo_a_go/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Powerful 15-watt tube with two channels (two amps in one), four inputs, etc. Neither FX loop nor reverb. UTILIZATION The second channel is extremely simple: gain, treble and bass controls, two inputs (normal and high gain). The first channel has a different EQ circuitry but the user's manual is very clear about that. SOUNDS For many years I tried to get a good sound with a Digitech multi-FX which had the reputation of being the best US-made effects processor... and I failed. I tried to get a good sound with several solid-state amps... with high output volumes... and I failed. I spent hours editing the V-Amp 2, which was supposed to be the best digital emulation tool... the sound was ice-cold... So I tested "real" emulations made by Line6... the sound was better but still very average... I then went the analog simulation path with the SansAmp... It's pretty good for recording applications but it's boring after a while... And then I bought this vintage-style Vox and a Koch Loadbox, I turned all knobs all the way and I got the right sound... You don't even need to search for it! And it works with budget and expensive guitars!! What about versatility?? Does it matter!?! The sound is creamy and you don't need a pedal... Nothing sounds so good as the saturation, the crunch and the depth of power tubes. OVERALL OPINION This amp is so good that it encouraged me to buy a second one. Compared to modern AC15/30s it sounds warmer, deeper, richer. Use it at 3/4 or full power in pentode mode (I use a power attenuator but still at full power anyway) it's the ultimate sound experience!!