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The new AC30 Custom Classic is the culmination of
over 45 years of high quality, guitar amplifier design and
fabrication. VOX has taken the best AC30 designs and added a
number of useful, very cool features to create the most
tonally flexible and affordable AC30 to date!
History in the making
Why has the AC30 been an icon for decades? It's the
amplifier's unique, warm tone, its player friendly "feel"
and its primeval circuit design. With its straightforward
"what you see is what you get" control format, the AC30 was
a hit with artists from the very beginning. Back then, VOX
owned the '60s "British invasion" and to this day the AC30
is widely used by all kinds of guitarists performing in a
huge range of musical styles.
With a number of modern enhancements including blendable
channels, a true bypass FX loop, spring reverb and master
volume, to name just a few, the new AC30 Custom Classic is
an evolution of the original that is sure to become a
classic in its own right.
Attaining the highest standards
In order to achieve tonal nirvana, this AC30 is
manufactured in our vertically integrated manufacturing
facility. What this means for you is that we have total
control of the design, the quality and the sound of your
amplifier. Our factory is capable of many processes not
found in most guitar amplifier factories. We design and
manufacture our own transformers, speakers (except for the
venerable VOX "Blue" & "Neodog" which are manufactured by
Celestion), cabinets and we build our own electronics. All
components have been designed, manufactured or selected so
that the performance and sound of your AC30 Custom Classic
is second to none.
An evolution in tone
When we set out to create the AC30 Custom Classic, we
started from our most highly acclaimed model to date, the
AC30 Hand Wired. With twin inputs (high and Low) and a
Master Volume circuit, these amps offer highly interactive
Bass and Treble tone controls, as well as the VOX Tone Cut
control (which varies the presence in the power amp section)
for even greater tonal variety. We also included Classic
Tremolo with variable Depth control and a spring reverb with
Level and Tone controls as well as a Dwell switch.
Two blendable channels, a first
Not only does the AC30 Custom Classic include two
channels, it also offers the ability to blend those channels
together (a first for the AC30!). The Top Boost Channel
serves up that classic AC30 tone, while our new expanded
Normal Channel now offers two modes, Normal and Bright,
which allow you to achieve the sounds of an assortment of
vintage AC30s. Use the channels individually or blend them
together for increased tonal flexibility to create a unique
sound and feel that's all your own.
Control freaks rejoice!
The AC30 Custom Classic is fully equipped with well
thought out and easy to use controls. With a Custom/Normal
EQ switch, Tone control and Dwell switch for the spring
reverb, Master Volume, fully variable Tremolo on all
channels and a true bypass Effects Loop, we've thought of
everything! We've even included a switchable cathode
resistor that lowers power output and increases tube life.
Of course, the AC30 Custom Classic comes with our standard
controls like Treble, Bass, Tone, Volume, Standby and more.
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“You, like
me, are unimpressed by dozens of controls on
a guitar amplifier. You want
ONE knob, and IT SOUNDS PERFECT
– right? Well, this is it.
To the best of our capability and belief,
here is an amp you will never have to mess
with. If it sounds great for you today, it
will always sound great. Power up,
plug in, turn up the ONE volume knob, and
play. We hope you love it – the concept
and the Amp.” – Brian May
The AC30BM is our tribute to one of VOX's
long-standing ambassadors of rock history –
namely Brian May. As long as there has been
Brian May playing guitar there has always
been a wall of VOX AC30s standing proudly
behind him. Between Brian's unique style and
the AC30's princely tone, there has always
been a “kind of magic” that has wooed
audiences worldwide for more than 30 years.
LEGENDARY TONE
The mainstay of Brian's tone has
been the AC30's Normal Channel fed from a
small treble/mid boost pedal both usually
played flat out and, of course, Brian's
infamous home-built guitar – the “Red
Special.” Over time Brian's equipment has
been stripped to the bare essentials and
fine tuned to give him the best and most
reliable performance without the extra bits
of circuitry that were not needed. With
Brian's valued help and encouragement VOX
has created the AC30BM, which is a
re-creation of Brian's stage amp and boost
pedal set-up, and is a limited edition run
of only 500 combos world-wide, never to be
repeated.
ENHANCED TO PERFECTION
To be able to make the complete
package, and to make it slightly more
versatile, we have built the boost circuit
into the amp itself rather than a separate
pedal and made it foot-switchable. We have
also incorporated a 15 Watt switch on the
back panel. The 15 Watt switching circuitry
is a unique VOX circuit that not only
changes the number of output valves that are
in operation and the value of the output
cathode resistor that bias the valves, but
also changes the impedance of the output
transformer. Many amps have “half power”
switches fitted, but none of them do it this
way – the RIGHT
way!
The construction of the amp chassis
itself is predominantly hand wired using
components mounted on turret tags in the
time honoured way, although where this is
not suitable, for a variety of reasons (such
as the booster circuit), there is also some
printed circuit board construction.
Cabinet: Custom
built AC30 2 x 12" combo using
Baltic birch plywood fitted.
Chassis:
Steel/Aluminium
chassis finished in red paint and
white silk-screen legend
Internal speaker: Celestion/VOX Alnico Blue 12" 15
Watt loudspeakers
Valve/tube
complement: 2 x 12AX7/ECC83, 4 x
EL84 and 1 x GZ34 valves (tubes)
Dimensions:
(W x D x H): 27.75" x 10.4" x 21.25"
Weight: 70.5
lbs.
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The new AC15 Custom Classic from Vox
needs no fancy introductions! Born from a
classic design and with a heritage dating
back to 1958, this new AC15 maintains and
evolves Vox's pedigree in thoroughbred tone.
With years of manufacturing expertise in
high quality guitar amplifier design, Vox
have taken the best AC15 designs, both old
and new and added a number of useful and
interesting features. The result is to give
you the most tonally flexible AC15 to date!
Decades ago the AC15 stamped its tonal
trademark on the rock n roll revolution.
Many top performers of the era were first in
line to sample its unique warm tone. People
started to notice this new evocative guitar
sound and soon many other new artists were
using the Vox AC15.
Today, the AC15 Custom Classic is set to
become the new leader in its class. Built in
Vox's vertically integrated manufacturing
facility means total control of the design,
the quality and the sound of your amplifier.
Many processes not found in most guitar
amplifier factories are employed in the
factory and Vox design and manufacture their
own transformers, speakers (except for the
venerable VOX "Blue" & "Neodog" which are
manufactured by Celestion), cabinets and
electronics. All components have been
designed, manufactured or selected so that
the performance and sound of the AC15 Custom
Classic is second to none.
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AlNiCo Blue Speaker on
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Equipped with a number of modern features
and conveniences the new AC15 Custom Classic
offers more control and versatility with
features like master volume, global reverb
and tremolo. Also on the top panel are bass
and trebles controls along with a single
guitar input.
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At look at the rear panel will
reveal a pair of output jacks for
use with external speaker cabinets
if desired. When connecting
speakers, an impedance selector
switch offers 8 or 16 ohm output
options. A dedicated jack for use
with the supplied VF002 VOX
footswitch is also provided. With
this so you can turn the Reverb and
Tremolo on and off.
There are two models in the
range:
AC15CC1
that uses
the VOX / Wharfedale custom GSH12-30
speaker
AC15CC1X
that uses
the VOX / Celestion AlNiCo Blue
loudspeaker
AC15CC Specifications
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Power Output:
15 Watts RMS into an 8
or 16 ohm loudspeaker load.
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Internal speaker:
16 ohm, 12", 30 Watt
VOX/Wharfedale Custom - model
AC15CC18 ohm 12" , 15 Watt VOX/Celestion
AlniCo Blue - model AC15CC1X
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Valve/tube
complement: 2 x
EL84/6BQ5 & 2 x 12AX7/ECC83.
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Rectifier:
silicon rectifier with passive
SAG circuit.
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Mains input:
preset 100V or 120V or
230V or 240 V ~ 50 or 60 Hz
depending on country of sale.
Please see Rating Plate on rear
of amplifier for exact
specification.
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