Is Vox AC15 a good amp?

In terms of tone the AC15C1 is great for crunch, classic rock and indie styles. Using the volume to drive the tubes you can find all manner of overdriven tones used in the 60’s, 70’s and onward. One of the best things about the AC15 is the bright clean tone, which has been preserved in the AC15C1.

What are Vox amps good for?

Speaking of effects, Vox amps often feature built-in reverb and tremolo circuits too; allowing you to really embellish your guitar sounds. Although their cleans are excellent, many iconic guitarists have relied on Vox amps for the aggressive sounds that they’re capable of too.

Is a Vox AC15 loud enough to gig with?

The AC30 has way more clean headroom and allows you to make clean sounds at high volume, an AC15 will not. If your main guitar sounds are semidirty to dirty with your band, the AC15 is probably enough unmiked for nearly anywhere where you wouldn’t need 100 watt amps.

Are Vox amps Tube amps?

The Vox AV amps are new and feature a real 12AX7 tube in the preamp. This, combined with the all analogue circuitry helps the amps give out a warm and harmonically rich sound. Each amp has eight individual circuits voiced to give different sounds from clean to distorted, with everything in between.

Are Fender amps better than Marshall?

Unlike Fender and Vox, Marshall amps are associated more with power and dirt over bright, clean tones. Today, even as smaller amps have become more popular with gigging players, Marshalls can still be found on hard rock stages all over the world.

Are Orange Amps British?

Founded by Cliff Cooper in the heart of London during the swinging 60’s, Orange Amplification is as British as it gets. Some production has moved across the water (the TH series for instance is made in China) but the vast majority of Orange’s amplifiers and cabinets are still made here in the UK.

Can I gig with AC15?

While they were great for a rehearsal they ran out of gigging steam pretty quick, simply not enough headroom. The AC30 was too heavy so I had Phaez Amps build me an amp with an AC15 front end and an AC30 power section. Weighs about 30 lbs in a small pine head cab and sounds great.

What can I do with a Vox AC15 AMP?

With a VOX AC15, the word “custom” applies in more ways than one. Not only are these boutique amps designed by one of the best amp engineers in the business, but they’re also loaded with all the controls and connectivity you need to completely personalize your tone.

Which is the best Vox amplifier for guitar?

The AC15 Custom also offers footswitchable spring reverb and classic VOX tremolo to enhance the already impressive sound. Adored by the biggest names in music for nearly 60 years, the VOX AC15 Custom carries on the tradition that began in 1958 and offers guitarists the unmistakable sound of VOX, with all the refinements of a modern amplifier.

Who was the first guitarist to play the Vox AC15?

Vic was one of the many London guitarists who adopted the original AC15 in that initial early-’60s period, and it’s only grown more popular since then.

How tall is the Sweetwater Vox AC15C1 AMP?

Make sure you have an AC15 Custom in your arsenal. Height: 17.95″ Width: 23.7″ Depth: 10.43″ Weight: 48.5 lbs. Need Help Choosing? Sweetwater Sales Engineers help you buy music gear with confidence. Buying music gear can be complicated, but your Sweetwater Sales Engineer is here to help.