Vox AC30HWH - Hand-wired Head
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With its modern, tone-shaping control enhancements, you've got one of the finest VOX amplifiers in the company's 50 year history. The Heritage Collection transports you through the golden age of VOX tone, combining the prized EF86 preamp channel of 1958 with the 1963 Top Boost channel all in one amplifier.
Channel 1 is the EF86 Preamp channel and features two inputs wired in the traditional way, providing a 6dB gain difference between them. A two-position BASS SHIFT switch is included, with position 1 voiced to the original, vintage-correct bass response and position 2 voiced to tighten the bass response and reduce any muddiness during high volume use.
The three-position BRILLIANCE SWITCH provides flat response when in the OFF position. Position 1 is a new position voiced like the early AC30 Treble amps, while position 2 is the original brilliance circuit, which acts as a dramatic bass cut. The EF86 Mode switch re-configures the EF86 valve from Pentode mode to Triode mode. Triode mode will give a lower gain tone with higher headroom. Pentode mode is the famed, original mode and has a very sweet high gain tone with less headroom.
Channel 2 is the Top Boost Preamp channel. Like Channel 1, this channel includes two inputs wired with a 6dB gain difference between them. The Treble and Bass controls are from the 1963 Top Boost circuit and are extremely interactive. Very minor adjustments of these controls can yield dramatic changes in tone colour. And true to VOX form is the Top Cut control, which cuts high from either channel end as it's turned up.
Flexible power.
The O/P Switch adds even more flexibility to the AC30 Heritage. This switch changes the power output valves from Pentode Mode, which is the normal operating mode of the power amplifier, to Triode Mode, which halves the power output to 15 watts and, at the same time, offering smoother tonal characteristics.
The finishing touches.
Great care and research went into the cosmetics for this special amplifier, which perfectly blends authentic vintage styling with contemporary attributes. These touches include vintage-inspired, cream vinyl covering with complimenting, dark tan coloured handles.
AC30HWH
Output Power: 30 Watts RMS into 8/16 Ohms
Tube Complement:
Preamp: ECC83/12AX7 (x3), Power amp: EL84 (x4), Rectifier: GZ34
Inputs:
NORMAL Channel Jacks: HIGH (x1); LOW (x1)
TOP BOOST Channel Jacks: HIGH (x1); LOW (x1)
FOOT SWITCH Jack
Outputs: POWER OUTPUT Jacks (x2 for external/extension speakers)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 705 x 260 x 250 mm / 27.76 x 10.24 x 9.84 inches
Weight: 18.8 kg / 41.5 lbs.
Included items: Power cable, VFS1 footswitch, Dust cover, High-performance, VOX custom speaker cable
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- asked on Sep 22, 2024
- answered by Wade Brennan, Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| AC30HWH - Hand-wired Head | 330579 |
