Cracked vox ac30 hand

Hand built in the usa, a combo boutique amp similar to the vox ac30. Vox ac15 handwired is a version of the ac15 standard model with hand soldered electronics. Hey i am considering trading my 61 reissue gibson sg for an amp upgrade, and someone has offered me a vox ac30 handwired heritage head and 1 12 avatar cab with a celestion vintage 30 speaker in it. I havent compared the two exact models you mention, but every handwired version i have tried has had that special something that good vox amps have. I actually stand in awe of ian as, although he was able to play bass anyway, he took it upon himself to learn to play the bass lefthanded. Vox handwired ac30hwhd 30w tube guitar amp head fawn. Now, is it good things or bad things that come in threes. While continuing to preserve the classic ac30s sonic character, the vox handwired series ac30hwh head offers the flexibility to meet the soundcreating. Sorry no photos but trust me in very,very good condition.

I have been reading how superior some think the latest handwired offering is. Vox ac30cc2 custom classic 2channel 30watt 2x12 reverb. Vox soon tired of the problem so to cure ac30 4 reliability issues caused by the troublesome ef86 preamp tube, in late 1960 vox redesigned the preamp circuit, replaced the ef86 with an ecc83 12ax7, and released this new design as the ac30 6. A final check is completed by hand independently to ensure youre getting the best tube for your money. F, depending on the setting of the smoothing switch, but since that does not exceed the 60. The ac30hwh is powered by a quartet of el84 power tubes with a gz34 rectifier and a trifecta of 12ax7 preamp tubes for pure classic vox tone. The tolex is clean however the 2 front cabinet corners are cracked off. The vox ac30 custom classic 30 watt head is the culmination of over 45 years of high quality, guitar amplifier design and fabrication. The ac15 was powered by a pair of el84 tubes, an ef86driven normal channel, an ecc83driven vibtrem channel, and rectified. We tube a lot of the cc, c1, c2 and hand wired series vox amps using the gold pin. Its the only tube i didnt change when i was in there, but i dont really want to go ordering more and more stuff just to continue having a broken amp. Vox ac15 handwired versus vox ac30 handwired gearslutz. Be careful not to bend the pins in too much or you will crack the glass.

The old ac30 had no master volume, nor indeed do most hand wired amps. The vox ac30 is synonymous with the british invasion. Ive had the pleasure of playing a 70s model owned by a former bandmate and was absolutely blow away by the tone and bouncy sag of the amp when you cranked it, but i dont exactly have the cash to. Vox ac30 amplifier the specifications of the vox ac306 tb are the result of painstaking research by our guitarists and engineers, who were not happy until they re created the amp that started it all. Sam ash springfield view all items at this location. While continuing to preserve the classic ac30s sonic character, the vox hand wired series ac30hw2x combo offers the flexibility to meet the soundcreating. The perfect marshall amp jmp 2204 master model 50w mk2 lead head duration. This was the third of three vintage vox ac30 repairs that came to me over a few weeks in summer 2015. Buy vox handwired ac30hwhd 30w tube guitar amp head fawn. I know that cab material is different, and i am not cracked about only having the fawn color option, but is it worth trading my custom for money towards a hand. Shop for the vox handwired ac30hw2 30w 2x12 tube guitar combo amp and receive free. While continuing to preserve the classic ac30s sonic character, the vox hand wired series ac30hwh head offers the flexibility to meet the soundcreating.

Designed by steve grindrod sg in the uk, the amplifier was endorsed by brian may. Vox handwired ac30hw2x 30w 2x12 tube guitar combo amp. Vox ac15hw1x 1x12 15watt handwired tube combo amp with alnico blue speaker handwired 157. The old ac30 had no master volume, nor indeed do most handwired amps. He basically wanted it all putting back to full working order, with the intention of selling it on ebay. Never got around to putting blues in, but i am an ac3015 fan and always want to keep a vox in my stable. Normal which is my clean channel, and top boost which is my dirty overdrive channel. Vox wanted to take their winning formula and give it a whole new dimension of excellence. Im not sure how many watts are delivered, but this thing can really crank. It was a time when voxs were out of fashion, so between me and the rest of our poverty stricken student band we bought 3, very cheaply and i got the cheapest and most battered but it still sounded wonderful. This vox ac30c2 30 watt 2x12 combo guitar amplifier is in good condition. When tubes were back in style, they were very quick to bring back the ac30, but they also introduced some new solutions.

The vox ac30hwh handwired 30w amp head uses the painstaking technique of turret board handwiring to ensure a signal path which is as efficient as it is beautiful. Dec 16, 2008 a good guitar and an ac30 can be the quickest trip to tone heaven you can take. Vox ac30 cc2x very good condition, no nicks or tears, home use only, recently new valves 2019 can show bill, foot switch, plays perfectly, alnico blue speakers. Vox ap2ac amplug 2 ac30 guitarbass headphone amplifier. My ac30 is a jmi 64 and had a hard life before i had it but the fact that it still works and sounds amazing after 47.

For this reason, the ac10 has become a highly coveted piece of vox history since its discontinuation in 1965. Dec 02, 20 the perfect marshall amp jmp 2204 master model 50w mk2 lead head duration. The ac30 in particular has achieved its reputation among all types of rock n rollers by earning it over the long haul. Vox, 2 electric guitar amplifier footswitch, black ac30c2. Vox ac15hw1x handwired guitar combo amp 15 watts, 1x12. I retrofitted a celestion blue alnico so that i could duplicate the early beatles tones.

The ac306 was produced in four different versions, as documented by vox service schematics for the amp. Cabinet size aside, what are the tonal differences, if any, between these amps. The vox ac30 has always been considered a pure class a design, and is the first example offered when someone inquires about what a class a amplifier sounds like. It sounds absolutely gorgeous and i bitterly regret over and over again selling my 1960s one. While continuing to preserve the classic ac30s sonic character, the vox handwired series ac30hw2x combo offers the flexibility to meet the soundcreating. Now in 2015, vox is proud to introduce the ac10c1, a. So, plugging a guitar into the handwired ac30h2 heritage combo, made to celebrate voxs fiftieth anniversary, expectations are going to be well, high. I bought my very battered vox ac30 in 1977 from a second hand shop in newcastle. Its definitely an ac306 model, only made in smooth black vinyl in 1962.

Vox ac30vr for sale in uk 15 secondhand vox ac30vrs. Vox handwired ac30hw2 30w 2x12 tube guitar combo amp. Back boards and base board missing along with most of the important bits. It was brought to me by a local gentleman, together with the story of how this vox has stood, unused, for more than 20 years. This requires a high skill level and craftsmanship and the result means that there is minimal signalloss or restriction in amplitude sonically the vox ac30hwh handwired 30w amp head is rich, with deep bass and the classic. Please make sure you check on the listing for the estimated despatch time before purchasing to make sure you are happy with this. Here is a quick look at the different models and my recommendation on the two best versions to buy. This vintage vox ac30 repair took a good deal of effort, and i was the second repairer to work on it, bit im glad to say that it is now fixed.

The cones on the blue alenco celestion speakers had come away from their chassis. The vox ac30 was originally introduced in 1959 at hank marvins request as the big brother of the fifteen watt 15 w ac15 model, voxs original flagship amplifier, because the ac15 was not loud enough with the screaming fans at cliff richards concerts. The amp was built in china to save on manufacturing costs but was dogged by problems from the beginning. Vox ac30 hand wired amp head the all new vox handwired amps are here. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Im a bluescountryrock player seeking that magic vox sound, and need a little guidance regarding the various iterations of the classic ac30. We used a vox ac30 for pretty much everything on the record, tweaking the sound so that it broke up nicely when played loud we wanted to move back to that. We have retube kits up in the online store for the 90s ac30s and for the new. These premium components are wired with a truly artistic degree of perfection. Now in 2015, vox is proud to introduce the ac10c1, a modern take on this classic design. All we know of the history is it was blown up, partly fixed and blown up again in 1979.

In looking at the schematic for the vox ac30 cc2, the capacitance of the filter circuit placed on the output of the tube varies from 22. The vox hand wired series is a true alltube amplifier, employing vacuum tubes in the preamp, power amp, and rectifier. By offering the ac30hw hand wired version of the ac30, vox now would allow the customer to choose between a circuit board and a tag strip wired amplifier a design consideration for the ac30hw series was the additional costs incurred due to the inclusion of the highly complex vibtrem circuitry in the ac30tb and tbx models. Assez gros pour mettre des pedales ou autre en plus. Does anyone know if the new 2010 vox ac15 handwired has the same tone as the ac30 handwired, but just a lower wattagevolume level. Jul 18, 2016 for this reason, the ac10 has become a highly coveted piece of vox history since its discontinuation in 1965. Secondhand vox ac15 for sale on uks largest auction and classifieds sites page updated. If b you have a vintage vox ac30 and its in need of a bit of tlc, please so contact me via the contact page. Vox brian may ac30 2006 conversion procedure to the. The result is a faithful reproduction in sound and style of those pioneering vox amps of the early 60s. The 1964 ac306 treble amp shown at left and above is a mint condition example of this model from the north coast music collection. Any questions please dont hesitate to ask, would be willing to meet or deliver to coventry or near by at a small cost of petrol.

The guys over at confetti in nottingham brought me this vintage ac30 repair. The standardissue custom range also does that and has reverb and tremolo but theres no doubt these hand wireds are a significant sonic step up. The vox handwired ac30hwh head pairs these demanding methods with rigorouslyselected custom parts. Im thinking about getting myself a 2010 ac30 amp ac15 is also a contender that will mostly be played at home. The vox handwired series is a true alltube amplifier, employing vacuum tubes in the preamp, power amp, and rectifier. Unfortunately it is not a complete class a amplifier, and the confusion stems from the fact that it is using cathode biasing on the output tubes. Tonehounds know it as a great allaround amp with a sound entirely its ownas sought after for its belllike, pristine cleans as it is for its raw, saturated overdrive. Vox brian may ac30 2006 conversion procedure to the dave. The vox showroom the ac30 hand wired amp 2003 model. What vox has delivered in this genesis of the ac15 and ac30 is enough flexibility to cope with all of the above and give you the response you want. It is one of the classic most recognisable british amps to this day.

The vox custom classic ac30cc2 30w 2x12 combo delivers the classic chime and jangle of a staple british tube amp with boutiquequality appointments designed for premium tone. Vox has taken the best ac30 designs and added a number of. Vox ac30hwh handwired 2channel 30watt guitar amp head reverb. The ac30 6 was now an amp with three channels, each channel having two inputs. Vintage amps have a particular smell and when there are 3 vintage vox amps in. Buy vox ac30hw2 handwired vox combo amplifier, 30w, 12. The result is that the subtle nuances of the guitarists touch, the guitars audio signature, and the natural character of the vacuum tubes are delivered with perfect. Road case with wheels, perfect for vox ac30 or other amps. Based on this classic ac30 amp design, the ac30c2 brings a number of modern enhancements to deliver the most versatile ac30 design yet. My ac30 is a jmi 64 and had a hard life before i had it but the fact that it still works and sounds amazing after 47 years should tell you something. Providing the backline for many artists british artists in he 1960s, including the beatles, the vox ac30 is simply iconic. Have enough space to add pedals and other stuff too. It appears to be a 1962 jmi era vox model but im an amp tech, not an amp historian, so i may be mistaken. It provides that classic vox ac30 chime and clarity.

It really has the ac30 top boost sound, in a compact package. I have owned many vox amps from 1987 through to the present. Vox wanted to take their winning formula and give it. In terms of tone control, it is split into three sections volume, tone, and vibrato. It is the old top boost circuit and sounds phenomenal. I would like to replace some of the tubes and need some advice.