Vox AC-15 C1
Product information "Vox AC-15 C1"
Vox loaded the AC15C1 Custom guitar combo amp with three 12AX7 preamp tubes, and equipped the powerplant with a pair of EL84 power tubes. This arrangement gives great sustain, amazing response, and distinctive, compressed overdrive when cranked. The AC15C1 Custom signal is pumped into a premium Celestion GM12 Greenback 12-inch speaker.
The 15-watt 1 x 12-inch Vox AC15C1 Custom guitar combo amp offers two channels: Normal and Top Boost. Each channel is equipped with its own Volume control, and the Top Boost channel offers highly interactive Treble and Bass tone controls. The Top Boost channel provides a range of tone-crafting control.
Both channels rely on the Tone Cut and Volume controls in the Master section. The Tone Cut control operates in the power stage rather than the preamp stage, allowing an additional degree of tone shaping. The Master Volume control works in conjunction with the individual volumes of each channel to create just the right degree of gain staging. By balancing the individual and Master volumes, the Vox Custom Amps can deliver everything from a clean Vox "chimey" sound to a powerful overdriven tone.
Sweeten the sound of the Vox AC15C1 Custom Series combo amplifier using the Vox Classic Tremolo effect. Both speed and the depth are adjustable. A warm Spring Reverb is also included. Use the Vox VFS2 footswitch, allowing you to turn the Reverb and Tremolo effects on and off as you continue to play.
Switchable 8/16-ohm output jack for powering an external speaker cabinet. Using this jack will mute the internal speakers. A second extension speaker jack allows you to run an extra 16-ohm cabinet along with the internal speakers for a fuller sound.
- 2 channels
- 15-Watts into 16 ohms
- 12-inch Celestion G12M Greenback
- Normal input
- Top Boost input
- Classic tremolo effect
- Spring reverb
- 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2 x EL84s power tubes
- Channels: 2
- Country of Origin: Vietnam
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 60,2 x 45,6 x 26,5 cm
- EQ: Bass/Treble
- Effects: Reverb and Tremolo
- Headphone output with speaker mute: no
- Impedance: 8/16 ohms
- Inserts: no, according to Vintage Specs
- Loudspeaker Type: Celestion Greenbacks
- Loudspeakers: 1x 12"
- Output for Extension Speakers: Yes
- Power: 15 W
- Power Amp Valves: 2x EL84
- Power Range: 11 - 20 W
- Pre Amp Valves: 3x 12AX7
- Technology: Valve
- Weight: 22,0 kg
The legendary sound of Vox Amplification begins with Dick Denney, an amp designer who worked for the English JMI Corporation in 1957. Dick was himself a passionate guitarist and, together with the JMI staff, developed an amplifier that could deliver the volume guitarists of his time were looking for to fill entire arenas. The result of their work was introduced to the market in January 1958. This amplifier, called the AC1/15, marks Vox's first appearance and thus began a story that has been highly successful for over 60 years. Later this amplifier was, for simplicity, renamed the Vox AC15 and quickly became the first choice of the best London guitarists, including Vic Flick, who used an AC15 for the legendary recording of the James Bond Theme.
In the spring of 1960 Dick and his crew quickly realised that London's rising bands needed more power from their amplifiers. Rock music was on the rise and demanded the perfect amps. Dick decided to double the power of his renowned AC15 rather than design an entirely new amp. The cabinet was enlarged and an additional speaker added. The new amplifier was named the AC30/4 Twin. With 30 watts, two 12" Celestion speakers, four inputs and two channels, the Vox AC30/4 Twin was a hit among musicians in the British scene and established Vox as one of the most successful amp manufacturers in the UK.
In July 1962 two lads from Liverpool bought their first Vox amps, an AC15 Twin and an AC30 Twin with Top Boost. Later that same year they recorded a song called Love Me Do in the studio with their band The Beetles. From that point on their unique guitar sound became the standard in modern music.
The massive success Vox achieved in the 1960s laid the foundation for the legacy that still thrives nearly 60 years later. Amps such as the AC10, AC15 and AC30 are still among Vox's most popular products for professional and hobby guitarists.
Many of Vox's current products, such as the renowned Valvetronix amplifiers or the Mini Go- and amPlug series, feature state-of-the-art technology to achieve unprecedented tonal flexibility. With the ability to offer both classic valve tones and advanced modelling technology, Vox has many amplifiers in its range that meet the needs of the modern guitarist.
The sound of Vox amplifiers has shaped the sound of pop music over the past 60 years. Many influential artists, such as Dave Grohl and Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters), Albert Hammond Jr (The Strokes), Brian May (Queen) or Bob Weir (The Greatful Dead), rely on Vox amplifiers to boost their guitar sound both in the studio and on stage. Find your sound with Vox!
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Just what I needed and more, I can use it in my apartment without bothering anyone, it's a perfect practice amp, that supposedly can be used in a small venue (a pub, a bar). I love the bluesy sound it gives, its clean sound is absolutely lovely, I've plugged a VOX ME 80 to get a more metal distortion and effects and it works perfectly.
Classic british sound of 60-s. I was right when I refused to buy AC30C2 because for use at home this one is more than enough.
