Ac30 vox history books

Dick denney doubtlessly consulted these books when designing the circuitry for vox amplifiers. It is one of the classic most recognisable british amps to this day. Images of bands using the amp on stage and in the studio. As was common for amplifiers designed in this period, the original vox ac4, ac10, ac15 and ac30 models were equipped with a primitive single control tone circuit to roll off treble response. A brief but interesting history of possibly the most iconic tube amplifier ever made.

My name is steve russell and i try to help john run his website. How dartfort powered the british beat boom at the infopool site. Twelve years in the making, it is a very big book, and im not just talking about its physical sizealthough at 9. The first vox amp was created by dick denny, an amplifier designer who worked for musical instrument manufacturer, jmi. Pictures form part of the description for this item. Vox custom ac30c2 30w 2x12 tube guitar combo amp black.

Saw a vox ac30 with a bunch of letters added on to the end, tried it out loved it. Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your vox ac30. The vox ac30c2 is the most versatile ac30 in vox history. More often than not when it comes to amplifiers, that name is vox. The company is most famous for making the vox ac30 guitar amplifier, used by the beatles, the rolling stones, the kinks, the yardbirds, queen, dire straits, u2 and radiohead, the vox continental electric organ, the vox wahwah pedal used by jimi hendrix, and a series of innovative. Get the guaranteed best price on tube combo guitar amplifiers like the vox custom ac30c2 30w 2x12 tube guitar combo amp at music123. They named their new venture vox sound equipment ltd. A service engineers guide to the vox ac30 valve amplifier pdf online. Unfollow vox ac30 head to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The tone control vox introduced their first amplifier lineup in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The story of a c1961 vox ac30 combo amplifier hi folks. The twin 30 is still used today by arctic monkeys alex turner, as well as alex kapranos from franz ferdinand. While royston was working through the uk bankruptcy courts, a number of former jmi executives were able to cut a deal with the bank to resume production of vox. Here is a quick history of the valve lineups excluding the el84s as they are in every one of these amp models.

Vox ac30 in excellent used condition, sold as is, come by and have a play. Shop for the vox amplug 2 ac30 guitar headphone amp and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. The full history of the company in its many manifestations is covered, as well as information on the various amp, guitar and keyboard models produced, along with their better known users. I know i hear a lot of difference between a fender ri and a bf, but i think most of that is because the ri is not hand wired. First introduced to the us market in april 2005, the ac30cc2 was the most popular amplifier model in the custom classic series.

Through no fault of vox, royston filed for bankruptcy in 1968. Its the one that fueled the brit invasion of the 1960s enjoy thanks for watching and take good care. Its appeal is wide enough that it could be considered to be the fender twin of europe and it has powered as many legendary recordings as leos finest or anything jim marshall ever created. We updated the ac30 infopool with information about the recent ac30 c2 limited editions which is british racing green and blue limited. Dec 16, 2008 a good guitar and an ac30 can be the quickest trip to tone heaven you can take. The company is most famous for making the vox ac30 guitar amplifier, used by the beatles, the rolling stones, the kinks, the yardbirds, queen, dire straits, u2 and radiohead, the vox continental electric organ, the vox wahwah pedal used by jimi hendrix. The vox ac30c2 combo amp offer numerous uptodate enhancements, delivering the most versatile ac30 design in vox history. May 07, 2012 and while there are many strongselling electric guitar histories available, heres the first illustrated history of the electric guitar s best friend, the amp. This book is a world history book as well as a vox history book. Plug into this custom series guitar amp and youll hear what we mean. Im not sure how many watts are delivered, but this thing can really crank. Vox ac30c2 limitededition twotone 30w 2x12 tube guitar.

Remembering three forgotten vintage british amp manufacturers. Were looking at the vox ac30, one of the most iconic guitar amps. The ac30c2 is the most versatile ac30 in vox history. What are the different models of the vox ac30 the gear page. Vox photos page 1 vox ac15 vox t60 vox ac30 vox ac30 topboost vox ac30 rear pannel top boost,jmi copper pannel topboost,vox handles,vox cloth. Marsh amplification has everything you need to build or restore the amp of your dreams. A good guitar and an ac30 can be the quickest trip to tone heaven you can take. Vox helps you cut through the noise and understand whats driving events in the headlines and in our lives. Known as the sound that powered the 1960s british invasion, the vox ac30 combo amp has been an icon for decades.

Based on the classic ac30 design, the allnew custom series ac30c2 offer numerous uptodate enhancements, delivering the most versatile ac30 design in vox history. Purportedly, after much online debate, the animals lead guitarist hilton valentine disappointed vox fans by proclaiming in an email, no, it definitely wasnt an ac30, i think it was a selmer. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team. One of the most widespread backline fixtures from the late 50s onwards, the vox ac30 continues to rack up popularity points worldwide.

Its the one that fueled the brit invasion of the 1960s enjoy. Nov 21, 2014 vox actv limited edition actv custom series amplifiers. Amplifiers may look dull to the rest of the world, but to guitarists they are full of mystique, romance, and rockin sound. However, vox would not develop their top boost tone circuitry from sample circuits found in the back pages of a tube manual nor was the top boost circuit a unique jmi design. Dorothys threecolour litho print showcases the history of the iconic british guitar amp, spanning its inception in 1959 courtesy of hank marvins. Years and models according to the vox history no longer available in english, only german on their webpage and online research. Based on the classic ac30 design, the exciting new ac30c2 offers two channels normal and top boost. A complete history of the legend and vox amplifiers, the jmi years are. A complete history of the legend and vox amplifiers, the jmi years are hardly available in stores or online auctions. You will find rare details and facts about not only vox equipment, but the innovators who created and marketed them, and the groups that used them.

This stunning vox ac30 cutaway print documents the entire history of. The story of the vox ac30 amplifier bobby owsinskis music. Vox ac30c2 amp 30 watts 2 x 12 celestion g12m greenback speakers instock at musos corner. Based on the classic ac30 design, the allnew, tubedriven custom series ac30c2 offers numerous uptodate enhancements, delivering the most versatile ac30 design in vox history. A service engineers guide to the vox ac30 valve amplifier. In terms of tone control, it is split into three sections volume, tone, and vibrato. Pictures of surviving amps, from the single channel smallbox ac50 to the late large box version. I am personally interested in the jmi vox ac30 amplifiers and wanted to learn more about them and especially how to recognise and date the various incarnations. A unique feature is the completely rewired tonestack. Based on the classic ac30 design, the allnew custom series ac30c2 offer numerous uptodate enhancements, delivering the most versatile ac30 design in. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. So, plugging a guitar into the handwired ac30h2 heritage combo, made to celebrate voxs fiftieth anniversary, expectations are going to be well, high. Did the vox amps used by the beatles have a distinctive.

We also added a permanent link to the bbc one documentary vox pop. A complete history of vox ac30 is a story for another day, but korg bought vox in the early 90s and these reissues became some of the most consistent, well puttogether, and sought after versions of the amplifier. The evolution of the iconic amp brand, from the ac30 and beyond. The vox could well have been a semipermanent fixture on the bandstand in the dance hall that the orchestra played, resulting in the need for the legs to raise up the amp a little in its surrounding of wooden music stands, and the mains cable extension to get the power out from the wings to. The vox custom ac30c2 provides an effects loop for incorporating your favorite effects into your sound. Perhaps the most iconic amplifier in vox s pedigree, the ac30 earned its place in history as the amplifier that powered the british invasion. Ac30 provides use of a tremolo circuit, as well as nine selectable effects with three types of chorus, delay, and reverb. I already have a fender twin reverb, and i love it but as most guitar players im trying to build my collection and i feel like the ac 30 is what i have my eyes on next. The vox ac30 custom valve guitar amplifier vox amps. Vox amplug 2 ac30 guitar headphone amp guitar center. The vox ac30 was originally introduced in 1959 at hank marvins request as the big brother of the fifteen watt 15 w ac15 model, vox s original flagship amplifier, because the ac15 was not loud enough with the screaming fans at cliff richards concerts. Vox photos page 1 vox ac15 vox t60 vox ac30 vox ac30 topboost vox ac30 rear pannel top boost,jmi copper pannel topboost, vox handles, vox cloth. The history of the vox amplifier line is inexplicably tied to the fortunes. Vox actv limited edition actv custom series amplifiers.

Seems dated as was published in 1993 and much has happened with vox since then, such as moving production to china. Worldfamous guitar and amp historian dave hunter tells the story of 60 of the greatest amps ever built, including classics from fender, marshall, vox, the bizarre echosonic that. The vox ac30 amp is a british musical icon and here is a brief history of the 9 different models and we recommend the ones i believe are the best to own. Sixty years later, the diamond cloth and gold detailing is as striking as it ever was, reminding any gearhead or even casual audience of its perpetually iconic status.

Vox amplification has also carried on the tradition of innovation began by dick denney in the late 1950s. The vox ac30 is one of the most legendary guitar amplifiers in history, having been used by everyone from the beatles and the yardbirds to nirvana and radiohead since it was introduced in the late 50s. There are charts which show coverings, tables that show ampcab speaker combinations, wire colors for mains cables, eriedubilieriskra resistors, handle and cloth variations and more. They are a brilliant amp that paul still uses today. The sound that you can vary so much, depending on your settings, so to say that it has a ditinctive sound is true when you see the list of musos that use them. The list below shows the preamp and rectifier line up. History vox amplification begins with dick denney, a young amplifier. Introduced to the world in 1959 as a big brother to the ac15, the vox ac30 is widely lauded for its jangly, chiming high end. A wide range of variation is available, as the lineup consists of four models. Still, fascinating to learn about tom jennings, dick denneys brilliant designs, and the fickle whims of musicians. Plug into this custom series guitar amp and youll h.

The story of vox and the vox ac30 amplifier is one that not many people know. History of the vox ac30 mike ocull amplifiers 0 the vox ac30 is one of the longestlasting and most popular guitar amplifiers ever produced. Read on to discover a little about its history, and why it was so coveted. Amplifiers like the ac4, ac15, and ac30 are still the most popular vox products amongst guitarists seeking that classic chime. Vox ac30c2 amp 30 watts 2 x 12 celestion g12m greenback speakers instock at musos corner the vox ac30c2 is the most versatile ac30 in vox history.

If you like to read a service engineers guide to the vox ac30 valve amplifier pdf online good, means the same to me. Not many people are familiar with the original vox company and how. In 2004, vox created the custom classic series, and production was moved to china at some point thereafter. What are the different models of the vox ac30 the gear. Dec 16, 2008 the history for hire press has just published vox amplifiers.

The vox ac30 combo amp has been an icon for decades, known as the sound that powered the 1960s british invasion. Ac30 provides the ac30 topboost sound, classic rock gives you the classic crunch sound of a ukmade 100w amp, metal delivers the extreme highgain sound of a usmade amp, and bass is designed specifically for bass. It sounds absolutely gorgeous and i bitterly regret over and over again selling my 1960s one. The vox ac30 is a guitar amplifier manufactured by vox. View all results for vox ac30 at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. The finest example of the history of vox amplifiers bar none. Worldfamous guitar and amp historian dave hunter tells.

True bypass switching takes the entire effect loop out of the circuit. The illustrated history of the worlds greatest amplifiers dave hunter on. Vox custom ac30c2 30w 2x12 tube guitar combo amp music. Boasting 30 watts, two 12 celestion speakers, four inputs, and two channels normal and vibrato, the. Find great deals on ebay for vintage vox ac30 and vox ac15 vintage. The vox story is chock full of history and information about the legendary vox amplifiers, guitars, guitar accessories, and organs which helped launch the british invasion in the early 60s.

They made history when they released the original ac15 and ac30 around 1960 and whether youre an ac15 owner looking for some extra power, or a new convert to the world of vox amps, any of these vox ac30 amplifiers is a fantastic choice for achieving that vintageauthentic. New listing vox ap2ac amplug 2 ac30 guitarbass headphone amplifier 4. How good is the handwired version of the ac30 in comparison to the vintage thing. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone interested in vox amps and musical instruments. They made history when they released the original ac15 and ac30 around 1960. He has authored 24 books on recording, music, the music business. From the fab era of the 60s the vox amplifiers are a part of rock n roll history. Classic vox ac30 tone for the randall mts platform from the man himself anthony salva. Recognized as one of the great music industry originators, vox has survived over 30 years in the worlds toughest market under five changed of ownership. The vox company got its start when thomas jennings formed jennings musical instruments after wwii, selling accordions and other music gear. Here is a quick look at the different models and my recommendation on the two best versions to buy. Jun 18, 2014 the vox guitar amplifierand the ac30 model in particularhas played a storied role in popular music history. Jmi vox ac30 with top boost in panel the vox showroom.

A complete history of the legend guitar history description. Vox is a musical equipment manufacturer founded in 1957 by thomas walter jennings in dartford, kent, england. Before marshall, orange, hiwatt, or any other beloved british amps hit the scene, vox was there, defining in a very authentic sense the sound of the british invasion. Ac30guide your source for infos, articles and modding. Perhaps the most iconic amplifier in voxs pedigree, the ac30 earned its place in history as the amplifier that powered the british invasion. Featuring two models that are 30 watts with 2x12 speaker configuration and effects loop, the only difference are the speakers. With amplug g2, the crucial analog circuit has been drastically improved, and each model provides three modes. And while there are many strongselling electric guitar histories available, heres the first illustrated history of the electric guitar s best friend, the amp.