I could go on all day about how good these are, but glancing at a list of bands and artists who have used a Vox AC30 or AC15 should do it for me! There’s even a head version of the AC15 and AC30 to match with a cab. Recent years have seen the release of smaller models – the AC10 and even the AC4. Whilst the Valve Reactor, VX and AV ranges do sound good, especially for the money, there really is no substitute for a valve amp three 12AX7s and either four (AC30) or two (AC15) EL84s give these amps their incredible tone and power. What they’re most famous for though, is that 60s British Invasion sound you can get some incredible chimey, clean tones, plenty of jangle when you need it and, when cranking the volume (turn down the master volume to keep it quiet but still get great tone), incredible natural overdrive that evokes the memories of some of the best classic rock and pop ever made. They take pedals nicely too so even if you’re into the heavier side of things, stick a Tube Screamer or something similar in front of the High input, crank it up and you’re ready to go. They’re great for all sorts of music pop, jazz, blues, rock, indie etc. The AC range is Vox’s flagship range and gives players a sound that is sought after globally. The Vox AC30 is one of the most famous amps ever to be produced, with its 15 watt counterpart offering the same great sound, with a lower output. They’ve also got the timeless Vox look that renders them instantly recognisable! With VX12 Celestion speakers, these amps sound fantastic they have an elegant simplicity that makes them incredibly easy to use. This means that with the VR series, you can get classic Vox sounding cleans, as well as British crunch and more contemporary higher gain sounds. Both the AC15VR and AC30VR have two channels, with the overdrive channel having an extra style giving two distinctive flavours of gain.
The tube interacts with the power amp and the speaker giving the feel and tonality of a valve amp but in a package that’s really affordable. Like the AV range, the Vox VR amps also feature a 12AX7 tube in the power stage. All the different Vox AV models cover everything from bedroom use (AV15) up to gigs (AV60) with the AV30 lying somewhere in the middle. It’s all housed in a really cool, retro-looking cabinet that’s also been designed to increase resonance. Other features include a bright and fat switch for you to hone in on the tone you want, as well as a few on board effects. Each amp has eight individual circuits voiced to give different sounds from clean to distorted, with everything in between. This, combined with the all analogue circuitry helps the amps give out a warm and harmonically rich sound. The Vox AV amps are new and feature a real 12AX7 tube in the preamp. The VX-I puts out 15 watts and the VX-II is 30 watts – the latter would be loud enough to play with a drummer, and even some smaller gigs. These amps are great for beginners as they enable players to get to grips with all the different amp types and various effects that are available. The Vox VX amps have other handy features such as aux in so you can plug in your MP3 player, and a headphone output for silent practice. There is also space for 22 presets so that you can save your favourite settings for easy recall. It’s got 11 virtual amps on board, including the legendary AC30, as well as built in modulation and delay/reverb effects. This is another amp that use modelling technology to give you a wide range of tones, this time using new ‘Virtual Element Technology’ that blends both analogue and digital amp designs. You also have the option to run it off batteries if you want to use it on the go. It’s small enough to keep on a desktop or hidden in the living room. it emulates the sound of a wide range of different amplifiers meaning you can get everything from classic Vox cleans through nice classic rock crunch all the way to high gain metal tones, with on-board effects – you can even run a microphone or acoustic guitar through it. The following is a bit of a breakdown of what Vox have to offer and the differences between them hopefully it will help you figure out which Vox amp is right for you.
Whilst it’s true that Vox do make amps that are great for players of classic rock/pop, there will be an amp in their line up that will suit literally, any kind of player. If you go to any decently decked-out recording studio, chances are they’ve got an AC30 or AC15 hiding somewhere. Pretty much everyone has used a Vox amp at some point, from the obvious choices like The Beatles, Oasis, Paul Weller, Hank Marvin, Radiohead etc to some that might surprise you My Chemical Romance, Brian May (Queen), Matt Bellamy (Muse), All American Rejects, Stone Temple Pilots, Foo Fighters and many more. The brand is synonymous with the 60s British invasion music movement and has since become a global icon. Vox have been going since the 1950s and as such have a very rich history.
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