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| | Features | 1x12 combo amp with custom voiced Vox Custom speakerPower Output: 15 Watts RMSIncludes VF002 dual footswitch, power cable
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| | Description | Vox has been the amp backing some of the most influential bands of all times. The Vox AC15 Custom continues the tradition that is the Vox sound with a 2-channel 1 x 12" amp that's dripping with classic jangle. Use the AC15's Normal channel - and the volume, master volume, and Tone Cut controls - to dial in your tone. And no classic Vox would be complete with out a Top Boost channel, which gives you adjustable bass and treble controls for even more tone-shaping capabilities. You can take the AC15 Custom from jangle to searing overdrive thanks to the staggering amount of flexibility. The key to the AC15 Custom's great tone is the trio of 12AX7 preamp tubes that feed a pair of EL84 power tubes. This complement gives you the kind of sustain, response, and overdrive that keeps us coming back to tube amps despite it being the 21st century. And the AC15 Custom's tone is accentuated by a Celestion GM12 Greenback speaker! | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 10.43 inches | | Product Width: | 17.95 inches | | Product Height: | 23.7 inches | | Product Weight: | 48.5 pounds | | Package Length: | 28.1 inches | | Package Width: | 20.7 inches | | Package Height: | 15.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 55.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 11 reviews |
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6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Very nice sounding amp! Absolute steal at $599! Jul 08, 2010
By Tim in AZ
"Tim"
So the AC15 that was released before this version (AC15CC1) had quite a few shortcomings but was a great starting point. It became a popular amp to modify and many online discussions talked about how to get great tone from it.
Well Vox listened to all of that!
The new AC15C1 has great improvements...
12" Celestion Greenback speaker
Metal power switches
Tone Cut knob
Better sounding trem and reverb
All around better sound
I am very happy with this amp. Its super chimey and has great VOX clean sounds then when you crank it up it gives you the perfect Brittish sounding growl. Couldn't recommend more and I think its a steal at $599!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 A Vox Without a Blue? Feb 17, 2012
By Corey Turner
"The Musician"
The Vox AC15 is a legendary amp amongst recording guitarist, originating in the late 50's the AC15 was the amp for many aspiring musicians. In fact it is considered the first true amp dedicated for guitar! In all its British glory the amp has held through generations later, even with the advent of its larger brother the AC30. The classic tube amp has undergone a few changes of course over the last few decades and is now in possession of the American company Korg. Unveiled at the 2010 Namm show Korg made sure the AC15 Custom, otherwise known as the AC15C1 would be a hit.
The all new custom series is an attempt to strip the amp down to what matters most and unleash its raw revealing power. The custom series is the replacement to the 'Custom Classic' run of Vox amps. This model has a 'normal' channel, in my books, placing it leagues above its predeccesor the AC15CC1. The normal channel is the answere for many desiring a darker tone, in fact I feel it's a bit Fender tweed like. Rest assure the classic Top Boost channel is still available, and whether you play a Les Paul or a Telecaster it's going to rock.
The amp now makes use of metal switches instead of buttons, there are seperate volumes for each channel, and a overall master volume. The master volume can be lowered to kick into overdrive at lower volumes. Worth making a note of, without an a/b box you can't go between channels (Vox directly offers their VFS2A footswitch to remedy this). Though with a 'Y' cable you can blend both, granting some extra playability. A spring reverb tank is included. The reverb has a potent decay, and I've seen quite a few guitarist not take to it. A simple affordable mod option is to switch out the tank with an Accutronics 8EB2C1B which runs for about 25$. Not saying one has to make the swap, as I haven't and personally enjoy the reverb.
This is perhaps the loudest 15 watt amp I've heard, and its sweet spot can only really be obtained with the master nearly wide open, or so I feel. Once this occurs the amp sounds full, creamy, and is possibly one of the most dynamic amps I have ever played. If the tone is too bright you can adjust this via the 'tone cut' knob. The knobs are the old school looking 'chicken head' model. You can also shape your sound with the bass and treble which are alotted to the treble boost circuit. Upon increasing the treble too much it will actually cut the bass a bit vice versa. The tube compliments are 2 EL84 power tubes and 3 12ax7 preamp tubes. I believe they are Sovtek which are good Russian tubes, but a replacement may overall boost your performance noticeablly. Thos not familiar EL84's are known for giving amps great overdriven sounds, and are pushed hard fast.
The amp doesn't have the greatest headroom though, and with some humbuckers you may be finding yourself seeking out a clean that just does not exist. One of two options I'd recommend for that pursuit: raise the master volume and drop the channel volume, or use single coils. My Gibson Les Pual Studio Deluxe has 500k cts apots and allows me to smoothly reduce the volume granting near endless variants of driven and clean sounds. I've demoed this amp through the afformentioned LP (which has coil tapping abilities), and a Peavey Patriot (two super ferrite pup model). The almighty classic Celestion G12 Greenback contributes a hefty sound, ecspecially when cranked you'll be finding even some vintage Marshall tones. This amp has a lot more gain on tap than true vintage models, it still however retains the classic Vox Chime. If the greenback doesn't cut it you can make use of the switchable 8/16 ohm external speaker jack and for further convienance an additional jack is included. Using this will mute the amps internal speaker. Tremelo is also loaded with this amp, a speed and depth switch is avialable. I hardly use this effect to be quite honest, but have found it usable.
For those who don't wish to read through numerous paragraphs I've devised this:
-2 EL84 power tubes and 3 12ax7 preamp tubes
-Great for vintage tones, rock music, british rock, punk, blues, jazz (normal channel) and country (top boost)
-Two channels, though you will need a foot switch to shift.
-No more Wharfedale speaker, hello Celestion G12 Greenback
-Works wonders with single coils
-Very loud for 15 watts, master volume can help though
-Spring reverb and tremelo included
-8/16 ohm switchable external cab jack
-Heavey for 15 watts, 48.50 lbs
-Metal switches (on/off & standby)
-Semi closed back makes it a bit difficult to get to the tubes
-Tubes hang like a Fender amp
-Solid State Rectifier to an otherwise pure tube amp (common these days)
-Treble and Bass available of Top Boost, playing with the eq can cut the other.
-Tone cut is incredibally responsive and useful
-Very revealing amp, can go from super bright to a pinch bit dark
-Not a true Class A amp like some believe as it drives it goes into A/B
-Takes pedals well, minus pedals that emphasize a lot of midrange
-No effects loop
Overall this is an amp I'd recommend to anyone seeking out vintage tones, with a simple interface you spend more time playing than seeking. Don't be fooled you can also get some surprisingly heavy sounds too, not super high gain, but much more contemporary than I'd of thought. People complain about it being made in China, just take it for what it is, affordable with authentic tones. If it's not loud enough use a PA, if it's too loud make use of the master volume.
You can go from The Beatles and early Led Zeppelin drive harder you get AC/DC and further Stone Temple Pilots. Throw a delay and you have U2. Use a Tele and you enter Brad Paisely territory. Reverb up and some trem you have the Shadows. Treble boost you have Brian May's signature tone. A 'Rat' distortion pedal you you have some of the Foo Fighters roughness. With some tweaking you could even coax out a Rory Gallagher sound. On the normal channel I've got it to match up with the cleans of My Chemical Romance and Aiden.Vox not be strictly UK anymore and the Custom Classic run may not of been everybodies cup of tea, but the Customs certainly make up for it.
PS. Mine was shipped in April, and one of the tubes were microphonic, aside from that smooth sailing.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Best value for price on any tube amp!! Jun 30, 2011
By DaRq_MiNoS
I've had this amp for almost a year now in my home recording studio. I'm really blown away with how good this amp is for the price. It has that pretty Vox clean sound, but if you plug into the top-boost channel and crank the volume controls, you can get a really good overdrive sound which has good character.
One of the things I really like is how well this amp works with effects. I use a Boss ME-50 and I think that this amp works better with the unit than my Marshall or Fender amps do.
This is a great amp for:
Someone who is on a budget but wants a tube amp
Someone who wants a versatile studio amp
It's really an awesome amp for the price!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Fanastic tube amp 4.5 stars Sep 14, 2010
By Rj
"Zineophonic"
Had this amp for a little over three weeks now, and I'm really happy with the purchase. The amp gets WAY louder than I thought it would, and easily goes over a drummer in a rehearsal setting. The tone of the amp is pretty good through crappy guitars- I'm currently saving money for an American Fender strat or tele.
The only issue I've had with the amp is the sound of distortion pedals through it. I bought this amp for the Vox tone though, so it's not that big of a deal. The amp's dirty sound is great, but sometimes you want a little different sound(fuzz or regular distortion), and the distortion pedals I've run through the amp are overdriving the tubes and muddying the tone of the pedals(even in the clean channel). I've also only had it for a short time, and probably just need a little time to mess with everything to find the sweet spot. I may switch the tubes for a little more headroom on the clean channel. I also need to try out an overdrive pedal to see if that will get the effect I want.
I had owned a Fender Blues Jr and a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, and I like the tone from this amp much more.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Powerful tone machine! Feb 19, 2012
By Robert W. Vanackooy
I have a Marshall DSL401 and Mesa Boogie Rect-O-Verb combo and just recently picked up a VOX AC15c1 combo. I have always been tempted to get a VOX and hear that classic British rock sound. Finally I pulled the trigger and couldn't be happier. Lots of dynamic tonal range with the VOX. It may excel at clean, chime-like tones, but gets pretty nasty too.
The Tone cutoff knob and regular tone knobs give you a lot of flexibility when using the Top Boost input. Want to crank the highs? Easy. Want to bring the highs down? No problem. The Top Boost input gives more range of tone and more control over that tone. Reverb and Tremelo are included, An optional footswitch is available also.
I've been finding myself playing guitar a lot more lately, because of this fine amp. Sure, a Rickenbacker is almost the ultimate guitar to play through a VOX, but this amp has been making all of my other guitars sound terrific. Les Pauls/Strats, single coils/humbuckers...they all sound great. The clean chime is amazing. I get cleans through this amp that I have never gotten through my other amps (and my Mesa has a terrific clean channel).
One of the only tube amps that comes close to the VOX in value is the Fender Blues Jr, but I find the VOX to have a lot more tone (clean or dirty). For $550-$600, the VOX is a fabulous buy. As good or better than amps costing nearly twice as much. Not a bad amp to lug around either. Just under 50 pounds isn't exactly a lightweight amp, but considering the power (15 LOUD tube watts) and tone, it is well worth it. Don't be fooled by the seemingly low 15 watt rating. This amp is powerful and has plenty of punch for most any venue you'd be playing. No need to go to "11" on this powerhouse. Literally a "steal" at this price range.
One of my best gear purchases. A darn sharp looking amp too.
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