Vox ac15c1 custom 2channel 15watt 1x12 guitar combo reverb. Mar 15, 2012 the new ac15 twin retains the allimportant dualel84, cathodebiased output section of its forebear, but otherwise its very different. Drawing on more than 50 years of ampbuilding expertise, the ac15c1 custom series offers maximum tonal dexterity. The iconic vox ac15c1 custom amplifier has 15 watts of all valve power ready to provide you with that warm, responsive tube sound that has made this amplifier so revered.
The world famous vox ac15 gets a new lease of life with the ac15c1. The ac15 combo has been the amp of choice for countless guitar players throughout the world. Vox ac15ch ac15 custom head guitar amp 15w amplifier. Originally introduced in 1958, the ac15 was popularised by groups such as the shadows, being played by legendary guitarist hank marvin. Open quick view dialog for vox ac15 15w 1x12 tube guitar combo amp. First introduced in 1958, the ac15 combo has been the amp of choice for countless guitar players throughout the world. Id go for the c1 any day, but bear in mind that it will probably need to be played louder since alot of the ac tone is from the power section breaking up. I have some nos mullard el84s here waiting to jump in a vox amp.
With an output of 15 watts, all valve configuration, dual. The only difference between the two ac15cc models was the speaker. Right out of the box, youll notice theyve covered the cabinet with a black vinyl and the ever familiar vox grill cloth. Lastly, the ac30 has a tube rectifier while the ac15 doesnt, this is both a positive and a negative for the ac15 as having a tube rectifier delivers better tone but also means that having the amp on standby can.
The ac15cc1 custom classic from vox needs no fancy introductions. I think its between the ac15c1 and the ac30cc2 but finding one thats got greenbacks. Being a tinkerer, i then put in some better tubes and a celestion blue speaker. The vr doesnt actually have a valve power or pre amp, it just has a single 12ax7 in between them supposedly to give the amp tube feel. The normal channel has volume, master volume, and tone cut controls. But the custom classics have average whafrdale speakers and crappy switches on the ac15. This classicallydesigned amp looks like it came straight from the 1960s, and as great as its styling is, the real beauty is on the inside, where its stuffed with three 12ax7 preamp tubes, a pair of. Speaker soak attenuator for vox ac30, ac15, ac15 c1,ac15c2,ac30 c2,ac30s1,ac10,x amp. Still, there are plenty of people on the internet willing to invest time into performing modifications on this amp to take it a step further. Vox ac15c1 vs fender blues jr iv the 15 watt amplifier shootout duration.
When i heard vox had redone their ac15 my interest peaked. Vox ac30c2 30watt 2x12 tube combo amp 30watt 2channel alltube 2x12 guitar combo amplifier with footswitchable reverb and tremolo effects, effects loop, and. These amps have been updated to include dual channel sound, tremolo circuitry, and footswitching capabilities. The new ac1530 have greenbacks which i reallly want but have less features than the custom classics. This kit addresses a number of issues with this amp by improving the reverb, reducing noise and hum and revoicing the tone stack. Save vox handwired ac15 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. He proposed to build a 1960 vox ac15 for his studio. A quick scan across the top panel reveals two inputs for independent access to either normal or top boost channels, the latter having made its way into vox folklore courtesy of its extra valve grunt and. Based on the classic ac15, the ac15c2 twin is part of the vox custom series line. The ac15cc1 had one 16 ohm 12 vox wharfedale speaker, designed to tonally resemble the famous green backed speaker used by vox from the 70s through the 90s. Sep 02, 2011 the vox ac15 is a lot cheaper than the ac30, and is cheaper to replace the speakerstubes because there is half as many of both. Vox really got this hw series right imo, they are really listening to the players.
We recently did a video on our picks for the best cheap guitars and amps, and the ac15 was one of our picks for an amp along with a fender blues jr. Its about as versatile as a tube amp of this sort can be you can get classic vox clean tones and some great distortion out of it at reasonable volumes. Unleash the tone of your vox ac15c1 with the complete mod kit from fromel electronics. The vox ac10 c1 is a more affordable, stripped down little brother to the ac15 that has revolutionised the english amplifier landscape. The new ac15 30 have greenbacks which i reallly want but have less features than the custom classics. Soundcloud vox ac15 vs ac10 final by jamn4jc published on 20150511t02. Stream vox ac15 vs ac10 final by jamn4jc from desktop or your mobile device. The ac15 is an awsome little go to amp that works great for rehearsing and most smaller gigs. Vox ac10 for sale vox msb25 50w mini superbeetle nutube guitar amp head. Dec 18, 2015 vox amps have a chime and a grit that you just cant get elsewhere. Vox ac15 vs ac10 final by jamn4jc free listening on.
Vox is a musical equipment manufacturer founded in 1957 by thomas walter jennings in dartford, kent, england. View and download vox ac15h1tv owners manual online. The vox ac15 does the chime and jangle that are perfect for the hard days night early beatles tones and jangle of tom petty, as does it the crunchy, overdriven tones synonymous with brian may, rory gallagher. Featuring a 12inch celestion speaker and awesome tone controls for honing your sound. I have enough money for it, but ive been considering that for my usage mainly bedroom playing and recording, but im in search of bands and want to gig asap i wont be able to reach tubey crunch with volume. Im wondering if there is any advantage to buying the ac15c2 over the c1. Such pricing would make the amp available to many who could not previously afford an ac15. Replacement valve kit for vox ac15c1 2 x ecc83 1 x. Ive narrowed it down to the ac15 as my use is 100% recording not gigging therefore the ac30 is unnecessary for me. For a perfect example of what the vox ac15 has to offer, look no further than the ac15c1 limited 15w 1x12 two tone tv front tube guitar combo amp. Vox ac15c1 amplifier modifications fromel electronics. Different drive pedals, guitars and a bit of wetdry too duration.
Vox ac4 vs ac15 for bedroom use ive been saving up for an ac15 for a long while now. First introduced in 1958, the vox ac15 combo has been the amp of choice for countless guitar players throughout the world. The ac15cc1x had one 12 vox alnico blue speaker made by celestion. Ac15h1tv musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. This utterly responsive 1 x 12 valve combo amp has two channels, a normal and top boost. Born from a classic design and with a heritage dating back to 1958, it maintains and evolves vox s pedigree in thoroughbred tone. Vox 2ch audio driver troubleshooting guide 10032017. Photos of the electronics added as a few enquiries about how original it is, thanks for looking. Born from a classic design and with a heritage dating back to 1958, it maintains and evolves voxs pedigree in thoroughbred tone. The vox ac15cc, or ac15 custom classic is a nice amplifier despite being manufactured in china, it has plenty of character and tone.
Vox amps have a chime and a grit that you just cant get elsewhere. In the summer of 2012 bnwitt started a discussion at hoffmans amp forum. The new vox ac10 c1 custom is a very different amp than the first vox to bear that name. I ended up getting the hw1 thoughfigured id likely end up there anyway so i skipped the intermediate step with the c1. Vox ac15 mod guide end of the game the two modifications above made the amp really nice. Heres a link there are others if you search under ac15 bright cap mod. Ac30h2, ac30hw2, ac15h1tvl, ac30h2l, ac15htvh, ac30hh, v112htv, v212h. True to its past, the ac15c2 twin relies on 3 x 12ax7 dual triode vacuum tubes in the preamp stage, and 2 x el84 pentode tubes in the power stage. The unique vibrato circuit of this amp has intrigued me for a long time. All in all i think vox korg did a great job with this amp. The new ac15 twin retains the allimportant dualel84, cathodebiased output section of its forebear, but otherwise its very different. Vox ac15c1 custom guitar combo amplifier first introduced in 1958, the ac15 combo has been the amp of choice for countless guitar players throughout the world. Sep 25, 2017 all in all i think vox korg did a great job with this amp.
Speaker soak attenuator for vox ac30,ac15,ac15 c1,ac15c2,ac30 c2,ac30s1,ac10,x amp. Loaded with all sought after features from the original ac15 combo amplifiers the ac15 amp head also includes switchable output impedance and wattage attenuator perfect for low volume practise. As a result, the ac15 c1 custom series offers you an incredible amount of tonal range in your guitar playing. Boasting both a normal and top boost channel, the ac15 custom is an alltube, el84 driven workhorse that delivers 15 watts of authentic british tone into your choice of a genuine celestion greenback or alnico blue speaker. Vox ac15 custom amplifier head the vox ac15 custom amplifier head is a brand new addition to vox. I always thought from reading blogs that the amp was more of a jangly, chimey clean with mild breakup. Vox ac15c1 guitar combo amplifier 15 watts, 16 ohms. Alright i have a vox ac15c1 and an amstd strat with single coils. Vox ac15c1 amplifier a look under the hood the vox showroom.
Get iconic top boost tone in a compact, alltube package with the vox ac10 c1 guitar amplifier combo. The ac15 is the first amp played, then the ac10 for both songs. This amp draws on more than 50 years of ampbuilding expertise. His idea was to develop a layout for a single chassis, marshall style amp. The company is most famous for making the vox ac30 guitar amplifier, used by the beatles, the rolling stones, the kinks, the yardbirds, queen, dire straits, u2 and radiohead, the vox continental electric organ, the vox wahwah pedal used by jimi hendrix, and a series of innovative. Affiliate link this is a video about 5 things that in my opinion help make the vox ac15c1 a great electric guitar amplifier. Basically i am ready to purchase a new guitar amp and the vox sound is exactly what im after, but im a little confused between all the models. Input normal, top boost, volume, treble, bass, reverb, tremolo speed and depth, standby, power. It is therefore a tube amp with two separate entrances circuits normal and top boost and a tremolo and reverb built. The ac15 also has the honour of being john lennons first vox amp.
The vox ac15 is a lot cheaper than the ac30, and is cheaper to replace the speakerstubes because there is half as many of both. Vox ac15c1 custom 2channel 15watt 1x12 guitar combo. I always loved the artists that used the vox to get their trademark tones. Vox handwired ac15hw1 15w 1x12 tube guitar combo amp. Vox determined that through modern design the ez81 rectifier tube and. Vox ac15cc1 mods from heaven discussion in ampage area started by hojo199, apr 30, 2011. While there have been a number of ac15 variants since its debut in 1957, the current ac15c1 uses an alltube, 15w 1x12 design to capture the tone of its predecessors. If you want something that will be very close to an ac15, with the option for high gain at the push of a button, the vox ac15vr will be worth checking out. Into the spiderverse spiderman speedpaint by abd illustrates. Vox ac15 c1 is a tube amp made in england by now become unavoidable if at least very famous.
An evolution in tone vox custom series amps offer two channels. To turn reverb and tremolo output for external speaker. While this amp has a great tone stock from the factory, a few key cha. All i hear are people saying that oohhhh the vox only gets british tones but somehow i can play eddie cochran and stray cats while sounding spot on. For those who want the classic jangle and top boost of the vox ac30 but dont need quite so much power, the ac15c1 is a great option. Vox ac15c1 with 2014 les paul traditional by sandon wixom. There at the start of the british invasion, the vox ac15 is a key ingredient to the beginnings of british rock n roll. Vox determined that through modern design the ez81 rectifier tube and the choke could be eliminated from the ac15c1 power supply. The ac15 is loud enough in a band situation and you can get the power tubes cooking enough to get the true vox sound. Owners manual for ac15c1, ac15c1x, ac15c1tv, ac15c2, ac15ch, ac30c2, ac30c2x, ac30c2tv, ac30h, and v212c. If you want an ac15, buy an ac15 check out the ac15 refurbs for the best price. While i have owned own several amps in my guitar playing tenure i have never owned or really played a vox. My previous vox amp was an ac30cc2, which was a great amp, so it was a tough call.
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