Any VOX AC30 players here?

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jlbaxe":3jc84fjk said:
Didn't it start out as an amp from an organ? Taken out of the organ and turned into a guitar amp?
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:) No ... Actually they were the first amp designed from the ground up for guitar. No amp before them was originally designed for guitar.
 
Mo move to 6:58 if you're not interested in Brian's non-amp goodies...

 
The AC30H2/AC30HH is definitely the one to own. The EF86 preamp is a must-have!

Since we're talking AC30 tone here - check out these Steve Snider clips of the Bogner Goldfinger 45. I'm hearing an almost VOX EF86 preamp type vibe in the two gain clips. Incredible tone!

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I'm going to score a 15, as I think this would be the best for recording purposes and really getting that brit-grit tone down. I can't really see jamming or gigging with this amp, so it's not as though I'd need huge power. I'm more into just playing it - and getting it recorded.

Interesting feedback on the board here....a lot of closet clean-chime lover it would appear :lol: :LOL:

Cheers,
Mojo
 
Used to have the following Vox AC30CC1 with Alnico Gold, Vox AC15TBx, and Vox AC50CPH. Now have a '66 Vox AC50. I love the AC50, great amp.

I have been kicking around getting a Vox AC4HW1 or AC15HW1.

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Played a few and recorded a few. Great amps and there's a reason why they are one of the most recorded amps in history.

If you are going to buy make sure you get alnico blues and I would push for a "TB" made in england, as they sound better. I actually bought myself a Ac15tb as it breaks up a little more (which is what I was going after). Think Tom Petty.....

Another amazing amp that is half the price of a Vox ac30 is the 60's Ampeg Gemini. Thats another studio legend and can do chimey clean to dirty rolling stones all day long.
 
Mrevol":38klse79 said:
Played a few and recorded a few. Great amps and there's a reason why they are one of the most recorded amps in history.

If you are going to buy make sure you get alnico blues and I would push for a "TB" made in england, as they sound better. I actually bought myself a Ac15tb as it breaks up a little more (which is what I was going after). Think Tom Petty.....

Another amazing amp that is half the price of a Vox ac30 is the 60's Ampeg Gemini. Thats another studio legend and can do chimey clean to dirty rolling stones all day long.
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Ace :thumbsup:
 
SoldanoFan":16a8mpyo said:
There are some great AC30 clones out there, but none of them really nail that wonderful VOX midrange.
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As a former Vox and Matchless dealer who has owned and played both (reissues and an original), I have to disagree with this statement. The Matchless C-series was able to absolutely nail any of the AC-30's tones, plus it had a bit more gain when cranked if you wanted it. I can't think of one reason to own a Vox over a Matchless unless its related to budget.
 
rupe":1m04shay said:
SoldanoFan":1m04shay said:
There are some great AC30 clones out there, but none of them really nail that wonderful VOX midrange.
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As a former Vox and Matchless dealer who has owned and played both (reissues and an original), I have to disagree with this statement. The Matchless C-series was able to absolutely nail any of the AC-30's tones, plus it had a bit more gain when cranked if you wanted it. I can't think of one reason to own a Vox over a Matchless unless its related to budget.
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And so the "mission creep" begins :lol: :LOL:

Here we go...!!

Will keep you all posted on my non-high gain amp pursuits :thumbsup:
 
rupe":1zfld0h7 said:
SoldanoFan":1zfld0h7 said:
There are some great AC30 clones out there, but none of them really nail that wonderful VOX midrange.
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As a former Vox and Matchless dealer who has owned and played both (reissues and an original), I have to disagree with this statement. The Matchless C-series was able to absolutely nail any of the AC-30's tones, plus it had a bit more gain when cranked if you wanted it. I can't think of one reason to own a Vox over a Matchless unless its related to budget.
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I've never played a Matchless, but the clips do not sound identical to an AC30 to me. I'm going to ask Pat Travers what he thinks? I may have to check into one.
 
SoldanoFan":2ob2xdkf said:
rupe":2ob2xdkf said:
SoldanoFan":2ob2xdkf said:
There are some great AC30 clones out there, but none of them really nail that wonderful VOX midrange.
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As a former Vox and Matchless dealer who has owned and played both (reissues and an original), I have to disagree with this statement. The Matchless C-series was able to absolutely nail any of the AC-30's tones, plus it had a bit more gain when cranked if you wanted it. I can't think of one reason to own a Vox over a Matchless unless its related to budget.
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I've never played a Matchless, but the clips do not sound identical to an AC30 to me. I'm going to ask Pat Travers what he thinks? I may have to check into one.
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Definitely try one out...I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Hard to place much stock in clips...way too many variables affecting what you ultimately hear.
 
I've got a cch that I just got back from being modded. Had the lyle caldwell
quick and dirty done to it. Lost a lot of headroom on the normal channel and it
breaks up a lot earlier now.

Great "edge of dirty" kind of amp. Just hope that it doesn't catch fire...
 
Hail Satin":3mrj0k1d said:
I've got a cch that I just got back from being modded. Had the lyle caldwell
quick and dirty done to it. Lost a lot of headroom on the normal channel and it
breaks up a lot earlier now.

Great "edge of dirty" kind of amp. Just hope that it doesn't catch fire...
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:lol: :LOL: :gethim:
 
I was watching "Crazy Heart" tonight, and noticed an AC30 Heritage combo on the stage... Is the AC30 commonly used for modern country/bluegrass?

I had no idea Colin Ferrell could sing so good!
 
Yes, but if it doesn't say Vox on it, it isn't a Vox.

It's all about having the right labels on your gear, no?

;)


In keeping with the recent trend here, I think this thread needs to be renamed to: "WTF Vox?" :D
 
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